Brazilian recipe
Homemade Creamy Chicken Coxinha: A Step-by-Step Guide (Coxinha de frango : passo a passo)
Master the art of the traditional creamy coxinha. With a tender, broth-based dough and a succulent shredded chicken filling, it’s the ultimate party snack.
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Ingredients
3 eggs, beaten (for breading)
1/2 cup margarine
2 eggs (for the dough)
1 kg all-purpose flour
Salt to taste
8 1/2 cups water
1 chicken bouillon cube
4 cups breadcrumbs
2 chicken breasts, cooked and shredded
1/2 cup margarine
2 eggs (for the dough)
1 kg all-purpose flour
Salt to taste
8 1/2 cups water
1 chicken bouillon cube
4 cups breadcrumbs
2 chicken breasts, cooked and shredded
Where to find ingredients
You can find all-purpose flour, eggs, and margarine in the dry goods and dairy aisles of local supermarkets. Chicken breasts are available at the butcher counter. If a specific ingredient is unavailable, any high-quality chicken stock can replace the bouillon cube, and panko or finely ground dry breadcrumbs serve as excellent substitutes for the breading.
Preparation method
- Dissolve the chicken bouillon cube in the water and bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
- Add the margarine and the flour, stirring vigorously and continuously until the mixture pulls away from the bottom of the pot and forms a smooth, cohesive dough.
- Transfer the dough to a stand mixer, add the two eggs and salt, and beat until the ingredients are fully incorporated.
- Remove the dough from the mixer and finish by lightly kneading it by hand on a clean, flat surface.
- Divide the warm dough into 40 equal portions.
- Flatten each portion in the palm of your hand, add a spoonful of the seasoned shredded chicken in the center, and seal by shaping it into the traditional teardrop coxinha form.
- Dip each unit into the beaten eggs and then roll thoroughly in the breadcrumbs to coat.
- Deep-fry in hot oil until they reach a golden brown color and a perfectly crispy texture.
Observations
The creamy chicken coxinha is a staple of Brazilian snack culture, celebrated for its smooth, pliable dough and perfectly seasoned, moist interior. This recipe marries precise technique with everyday ingredients to deliver a professional-grade snack, perfect for anyone looking to recreate authentic artisanal appetizers in their own kitchen.
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