Brazilian recipe
Homemade Chicken Croquettes (Coxinha prática caseira)
Learn how to make these iconic Brazilian snacks at home with a smooth dough and a creamy shredded chicken filling.
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Ingredients
1.5 kg cooked and shredded chicken
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 small onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
Seasoning to taste (salt, pepper, parsley)
3 tablespoons creamy requeijão
1 cup water
2 cups milk
2 bouillon cubes (bacon or rib flavor)
1/2 cup cooked and mashed potato
1 tablespoon butter
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
Margarine for greasing the surface
2 eggs, beaten
Breadcrumbs for breading
Oil for deep frying
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 small onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
Seasoning to taste (salt, pepper, parsley)
3 tablespoons creamy requeijão
1 cup water
2 cups milk
2 bouillon cubes (bacon or rib flavor)
1/2 cup cooked and mashed potato
1 tablespoon butter
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
Margarine for greasing the surface
2 eggs, beaten
Breadcrumbs for breading
Oil for deep frying
Where to find ingredients
Find staples like flour, eggs, and onions at local grocers. Requeijão (creamy processed cheese) can be found in international or specialized Latin American markets; cream cheese can be used as a substitute if necessary. Use vegetable oil for deep frying.
Preparation method
- To make 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 the heat, stir in the creamy requeijão, and set the filling aside.
- In a separate large pot, combine the water, milk, bouillon cubes, mashed potato, and butter.
- Bring the mixture to a boil.
- 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 let it cool slightly.
- Flatten portions of the dough in your hands, add a spoonful of filling, and shape into a teardrop shape (coxinha).
- Dip each shaped snack first into the beaten egg and then into the breadcrumbs.
- Heat oil in a deep pan and fry the snacks until golden brown on all sides.
- Remove the fried snacks and drain excess oil on paper towels.
Observations
The coxinha is one of Brazil's most beloved savory snacks, perfect for celebrations, afternoon treats, or as a quick snack. This recipe provides a simplified step-by-step method to achieve a professional result at home, featuring a soft, tender dough and a savory, creamy filling.
Ideal for those who enjoy authentic comfort food, this preparation uses standard kitchen staples and accessible techniques, ensuring that even beginners can replicate the classic flavor found in local bakeries.
Ideal for those who enjoy authentic comfort food, this preparation uses standard kitchen staples and accessible techniques, ensuring that even beginners can replicate the classic flavor found in local bakeries.
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