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92% would make again

Brazilian Chicken Croquettes (Coxinha)

by Robin Broadfoot • featured in Brilliant Chicken Dishes From Around The World

Ingredients

for 9 servings

Filling

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 white onion, diced
  • 2 cups chicken (250 g), cooked, shredded
  • ½ teaspoon paprika, or cayenne pepper
  • salt, to taste
  • 4 oz cream cheese (110 g)
  • 3 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped

Dough

  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
  • 2 cups whole milk (470 mL)
  • ¼ cup chicken broth (60 mL)
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour (250 g)
  • egg
  • 2 cups panko breadcrumbs (100 g)
  • oil, for frying

Nutrition Info

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    Calories 377
    Fat 13g
    Carbs 44g
    Fiber 1g
    Sugar 4g
    Protein 19g

Estimated values based on one serving size.

Preparation

  1. In a medium pot, heat olive oil, then sauté garlic and onions until soft and brown. Add shredded chicken, salt, and paprika (or cayenne pepper). Stir to incorporate.
  2. Transfer mixture into a bowl, add cream cheese and parsley. Mix well.
  3. In the same pot, add butter, chicken broth, and milk. Bring to a boil. Stir in flour until dough is formed.
  4. Transfer dough to a flat surface. Knead the dough while it is warm, but not hot.
  5. Pinch a piece of dough, about the size of a large egg, and roll into a ball. Using your hands, flatten the dough and spoon filling into the center. Wrap the dough into a pear shape and make sure there aren’t any holes.
  6. While heating a pot of oil to 350˚F/180˚C, dredge the dough in egg and panko, then deep-fry till golden brown and cooked through.
  7. Drain on a towel, or wire rack and serve immediately.
  8. Enjoy!