Brazilian recipe
Easy Homemade Coxinha Recipe
Learn how to make practical and delicious coxinhas at home. Light dough and creamy filling for an irresistible snack.
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Ingredients
1.5 kg cooked and shredded chicken
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 small onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, chopped
Seasoning to taste (salt, pepper, fresh herbs)
3 tablespoons creamy cheese spread
1 cup water
2 cups milk
2 bouillon cubes (bacon or beef flavor)
1/2 cup cooked and mashed potato
1 tablespoon butter
2.5 cups all-purpose flour
Margarine for greasing the pan
2 beaten eggs
Breadcrumbs for coating
Oil for frying
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 small onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, chopped
Seasoning to taste (salt, pepper, fresh herbs)
3 tablespoons creamy cheese spread
1 cup water
2 cups milk
2 bouillon cubes (bacon or beef flavor)
1/2 cup cooked and mashed potato
1 tablespoon butter
2.5 cups all-purpose flour
Margarine for greasing the pan
2 beaten eggs
Breadcrumbs for coating
Oil for frying
Where to find ingredients
Chicken and common produce like onions and garlic can be found in the produce and meat sections of most supermarkets. Olive oil, butter, milk, eggs, flour, and breadcrumbs are standard pantry items available in any grocery store. Creamy cheese spread is typically found in the dairy or cheese aisle. Bouillon cubes are usually in the soup or international foods aisle. Potatoes are in the produce section. Margarine is in the dairy aisle. Specialty Brazilian or Latin American food stores might carry specific regional brands of cheese spread or bouillon, but standard options are widely available. Oil for frying is a pantry staple.
Preparation method
- For the filling, heat the olive oil in a pan and sauté the chopped garlic and onion
- Add the shredded chicken and seasonings, sautéing for approximately 5 minutes
- Remove from heat, mix in the creamy cheese spread, and set the filling aside
- In another large pan, combine the water, milk, bouillon cubes, mashed potato, and butter
- Bring to a boil
- Add the all-purpose flour all at once, stirring vigorously until the dough pulls away from the bottom of the pan
- Transfer the dough to a lightly greased smooth surface
- Knead the dough until it's smooth and let it cool slightly
- Open portions of the dough in your hands, place a portion of the filling, and shape into a coxinha (teardrop) form
- Dip each shaped coxinha first in the beaten egg and then in the breadcrumbs
- Heat oil in a deep pan and fry the coxinhas until golden brown on all sides
- Remove the fried coxinhas and drain excess oil on paper towels
Observations
Coxinha is one of Brazil's most beloved savory snacks, perfect for parties, snacks, or as a quick bite. This easy homemade coxinha recipe offers a simplified step-by-step guide to achieve a delicious result, with a soft dough and flavorful filling.
Ideal for those looking for an easy option to prepare, the recipe uses common ingredients and accessible techniques, ensuring that even kitchen beginners can replicate the success of bakery-style coxinhas.
Ideal for those looking for an easy option to prepare, the recipe uses common ingredients and accessible techniques, ensuring that even kitchen beginners can replicate the success of bakery-style coxinhas.
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