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Coxinha Recipe (Brazilian Chicken Croquettes)

Coxinha is a popular Brazilian street food made with a soft dough filled with creamy shredded chicken, shaped like a teardrop, breaded, and deep-fried until golden and crispy. This authentic Brazilian coxinha recipe is perfect as an appetizer, party snack, or comfort food.

Why You’ll Love This Coxinha Recipe

  • Authentic Brazilian flavor 🇧🇷
  • Crispy outside, creamy chicken filling inside
  • Perfect for freezing and meal prep
  • Great snack for parties and gatherings

What Is Coxinha?

Coxinha (pronounced koh-SHEEN-yah) means “little thigh” in Portuguese. The snack is shaped like a chicken drumstick and traditionally filled with seasoned shredded chicken and cream cheese, then fried to perfection.

Ingredients

For the Chicken Filling

  • 2 cups cooked chicken breast, shredded
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 small onion, finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • ½ cup tomato sauce
  • ½ teaspoon paprika
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • ½ cup cream cheese (or Brazilian requeijão)
  • Fresh parsley, chopped

For the Dough

  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • Salt to taste

For Coating

  • 2 eggs, beaten
  • 1½ cups breadcrumbs

For Frying

  • Vegetable oil, for deep frying

How to Make Coxinha (Step-by-Step)

1. Prepare the Chicken Filling

Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat. Sauté onion until soft, then add garlic and cook briefly. Stir in tomato sauce, paprika, salt, and pepper. Add shredded chicken and mix well. Remove from heat and fold in cream cheese and parsley. Let the filling cool completely.

2. Make the Dough

In a saucepan, bring chicken broth and butter to a boil. Add salt, then reduce heat and add flour all at once. Stir vigorously until a smooth dough forms and pulls away from the pan. Let the dough cool until warm enough to handle.

3. Shape the Coxinhas

Take a small portion of dough and flatten it in your palm. Add a spoonful of chicken filling, then close and shape into a teardrop (drumstick shape).

4. Bread the Coxinhas

Dip each coxinha into beaten eggs, then roll in breadcrumbs until fully coated.

5. Fry Until Golden

Heat oil to 350°F (175°C). Fry coxinhas in batches until golden brown and crispy. Drain on paper towels.

Serving Suggestions

Serve coxinha hot with:

  • Hot sauce
  • Garlic aioli
  • Ketchup or chili mayo

Perfect for snacks, parties, or game day!

Storage & Freezing Tips

  • Refrigerator: Store cooked coxinhas for up to 3 days
  • Freezer: Freeze un-fried coxinhas for up to 3 months
  • Fry directly from frozen for best results

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Is coxinha Brazilian?

Yes, coxinha is a classic Brazilian street food, commonly found in bakeries and snack bars across Brazil.

Can I bake coxinha instead of frying?

Yes. Bake at 400°F (200°C) for 25–30 minutes, brushing lightly with oil for crispiness.

What can I use instead of cream cheese?

You can use ricotta cheese or omit it for a more traditional shredded chicken filling.

Can coxinha be made ahead?

Absolutely! Shape and freeze them, then fry when needed.

Similar Recipes You’ll Love

  • Brazilian Cheese Bread (Pão de Queijo)
  • Chicken Croquettes
  • Empanadas de Pollo
  • Arancini (Italian Rice Balls)
  • Fried Chicken Dumplings

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