Brazilian recipe
Easy Homemade Chicken Croquettes (Coxinha)
Learn how to make authentic, delicious Brazilian chicken croquettes at home. Enjoy a light dough and creamy filling in this foolproof, crowd-pleasing snack.
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Ingredients
1.5 kg cooked and shredded chicken
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 small onion, finely chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
Seasoning to taste (salt, black pepper, finely chopped coriander/parsley mix)
3 tablespoons cream cheese (requeijão)
1 cup water
2 cups milk
2 beef or chicken stock cubes
1/2 cup cooked and mashed potatoes
1 tablespoon butter
2.5 cups all-purpose flour
Margarine (for greasing the surface)
2 eggs, beaten
Breadcrumbs (for coating)
Vegetable oil (for deep-frying)
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 small onion, finely chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
Seasoning to taste (salt, black pepper, finely chopped coriander/parsley mix)
3 tablespoons cream cheese (requeijão)
1 cup water
2 cups milk
2 beef or chicken stock cubes
1/2 cup cooked and mashed potatoes
1 tablespoon butter
2.5 cups all-purpose flour
Margarine (for greasing the surface)
2 eggs, beaten
Breadcrumbs (for coating)
Vegetable oil (for deep-frying)
Where to find ingredients
Most ingredients like chicken, flour, milk, and butter are readily available in local supermarkets. For the cream cheese (requeijão), look for spreadable plain cream cheese in the dairy aisle; if you cannot find the specific Brazilian-style 'requeijão', a high-quality, thick plain cream cheese is the best substitute. Stock cubes are found in the pantry aisle with spices and condiments. Breadcrumbs are usually in the baking or dry goods section. If you are specifically looking for Brazilian ingredients, check the imported food sections of larger chain supermarkets or specialty delicatessens.
Preparation method
- For the filling, heat the olive oil in a pan and sauté the minced garlic and chopped onion
- Add the shredded chicken and seasoning, frying for about 5 minutes until well combined
- Remove from the heat, stir in the cream cheese, and set the mixture aside
- In a separate large pot, combine the water, milk, stock cubes, mashed potato, and butter
- Bring the liquid mixture to a boil over medium-high heat
- Add the flour all at once, stirring vigorously until the dough pulls away cleanly from the bottom of the pot
- Turn the dough out onto a smooth, lightly greased surface
- Knead the dough until it is smooth and uniform, then let it cool slightly
- Take portions of the dough, press them flat in your hand, add a spoonful of the chicken filling, and shape into a tear-drop (coxinha) form
- Dip each shaped snack into the beaten egg, then roll thoroughly in the breadcrumbs
- Heat oil in a deep pan and fry the croquettes until they are golden brown and crispy all over
- Remove the fried snacks and drain the excess oil on paper towels before serving
Observations
The coxinha is arguably Brazil's most iconic savoury snack, perfect for parties, casual weekend get-togethers, or just as a quick, satisfying treat. This easy-to-follow, homemade version gives you everything you love about the best local bakery snacks—a silky, light dough filled with a flavourful, creamy chicken mixture.
Designed for those who want a fuss-free kitchen project, this recipe uses everyday ingredients and simple techniques. Even if you're new to making traditional snacks, you'll find these instructions easy to follow for a fantastic result.
Designed for those who want a fuss-free kitchen project, this recipe uses everyday ingredients and simple techniques. Even if you're new to making traditional snacks, you'll find these instructions easy to follow for a fantastic result.
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