Brazilian recipe
Practical Homemade Chicken Croquettes (Coxinha)
Learn how to make practical and delicious chicken croquettes at home. A 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, minced
Seasoning to taste (salt, pepper, fresh herbs)
3 tablespoons requeijão cremoso (cream cheese spread)
1 cup water
2 cups milk
2 stock cubes (bacon or rib flavor)
1/2 cup cooked and mashed potato
1 tablespoon butter
2.5 cups all-purpose flour
Margarine for greasing
2 eggs, beaten
Breadcrumbs for breading
Oil for frying
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 small onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
Seasoning to taste (salt, pepper, fresh herbs)
3 tablespoons requeijão cremoso (cream cheese spread)
1 cup water
2 cups milk
2 stock cubes (bacon or rib flavor)
1/2 cup cooked and mashed potato
1 tablespoon butter
2.5 cups all-purpose flour
Margarine for greasing
2 eggs, beaten
Breadcrumbs for breading
Oil for frying
Where to find ingredients
You can find fresh produce, meats, and pantry staples in standard supermarkets. The specific 'requeijão cremoso' may be sourced from international specialty shops or substituted with a thick cream cheese, though the original product provides the signature Brazilian flavor and texture.
Preparation method
- For the filling, heat the olive oil in a pan and sauté the minced garlic and onion.
- Add the shredded chicken and seasonings, sautéing for approximately 5 minutes.
- Remove from heat, mix in the requeijão cremoso, and set the filling aside.
- In another large pot, combine the water, milk, stock cubes, mashed potato, and butter.
- Bring to a boil over medium heat.
- Add the flour all at once, stirring vigorously until the dough pulls away from the bottom of the pot.
- Transfer the dough to a smooth, lightly greased surface.
- Knead the dough until smooth and allow it to cool slightly.
- Take portions of the dough, place a spoonful of filling in the center, and shape into a teardrop (coxinha) form.
- Dip each shaped croquette into the beaten eggs and then roll in the breadcrumbs.
- Heat oil in a deep pot and fry the coxinhas until evenly golden brown.
- Remove the fried croquettes and drain the excess oil on paper towels.
Observations
The coxinha is one of Brazil's most beloved savory snacks, perfect for parties, quick bites, or as a tasty appetizer. This practical homemade recipe offers a streamlined step-by-step process, allowing you to achieve delicious results with a tender dough and a savory, creamy filling.
Designed for those who want an approachable way to prepare this classic, the recipe uses common ingredients and simple techniques, ensuring that even beginners can replicate the success of authentic bakery-style coxinhas.
Designed for those who want an approachable way to prepare this classic, the recipe uses common ingredients and simple techniques, ensuring that even beginners can replicate the success of authentic bakery-style coxinhas.
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