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Traditional Chicken Coxinha Recipe

Traditional Chicken Coxinha Recipe
Prep
20 min
Cook
30 min
Total time
50 min
Yield
4 servings
Difficulty
EASY
Calories
250 kcal

Quick summary

“This Chicken Coxinha recipe is delicious and practical, perfect for homemade meals. It is quick to make and the ingredients are easy to find.”

What you need to know

  • Facil de preparar e rápido
  • Ingredientes comuns e acessíveis
  • Resultado saudável e nutritivo

Ingredients

Main

  • Dough:
  • 500g all-purpose flour
  • 1 liter of chicken broth
  • 100g of butter
  • 1 pinch of salt
  • Filling:
  • 400g cooked and shredded chicken breast
  • 1 small chopped onion
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Breading:
  • 2 beaten eggs
  • 2 cups of breadcrumbs

Instructions

Principal

  1. In a pot, bring the chicken broth with butter and salt to a boil.
  2. Add the all-purpose flour all at once, mixing until a homogeneous dough forms.
  3. Let it cook for about 5 minutes, stirring constantly, until the dough pulls away from the bottom of the pot.
  4. Remove from the heat and let cool.
  5. While the dough cools, prepare the filling: in a saucepan, brown the onion and garlic.
  6. Add the shredded chicken and season with salt and pepper. Set aside.
  7. With the cold dough, take small portions and shape them into coxinha shapes, placing the filling in the middle.
  8. Pass the coxinhas in the beaten eggs and bread in breadcrumbs.
  9. Heat the oil in a pot and fry the coxinha until golden brown.
  10. Remove and place on paper towels to absorb excess oil.
  11. Serve hot and enjoy!

Chef's tips

  • Use ovos frescos para melhor textura do recheio
  • Empane as coxinhas em farinha de rosca para um acabamento crocante
  • Cozinhe as coxinhas por tempo suficiente para que elas fiquem douradas e macias

Variations

  • Adicione cebolinha ao recheio para um toque de sabor extra
  • Substitua parte do frango por presunto para uma versão salgada
  • Adicione uma pitada de pimenta vermelha ao recheio para um toque de ação

Substitutions

  • Substituir a manteiga por óleo vegetal para reduzir calorias
  • Substituir o caldo de galinha por água ou suco de tomate para reduzir calorias
  • Substituir o farinha de rosca por farinha de trigo integral para maior sabor e benefícios saudáveis

How to store

Coxinhas can be kept in an airtight container and stored at room temperature for up to 3 days. They can also be frozen for up to 1 month.

Can it be frozen?

  • As coxinhas podem ser congeladas em uma embalagem hermética
  • Congele as coxinhas individualmente para descongelar facilmente
  • Descongele as coxinhas em temperatura ambiente e as aqueça no forno antes de servir

What to serve with

  • Uma salada verde fresca para equilibrar o sabor
  • Uma sobremesa leve, como sorvete de morango
  • Uma bebida gelada, como suco de laranja

Frequently asked questions

Can you freeze these coxinhas?

Yes, the coxinhas can be frozen in an airtight container and thawed at room temperature.

How can I reduce the calories in this recipe?

You can reduce the calories by adding less butter or substituting the chicken broth with water or tomato juice.

How do I not have to cook the onion and garlic separately?

You can cook the onion and garlic together in a pan, mixing the two ingredients.

How can I add more flavor to the filling?

You can add a little red pepper to the filling for more flavor.

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