Coxinha Recipe (Brazilian Chicken Croquettes)

Coxinha Recipe (Brazilian Chicken Croquettes)

HomeCooking Tips, RecipesCoxinha Recipe (Brazilian Chicken Croquettes)

Coxinha is a popular street food snack in Brazil that is fun and cheap to make. Think of it as a savory drumstick-shaped dough with a creamy chicken salad filling. It is then breaded and fried until golden brown and crispy.

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Brazilian Chicken Croquettes (Coxinha)

They are easy to eat on the go they are a meal in themselves they have a unique appearance (imitation of drumstick or teardrop shape) and most importantly they are fried and delicious!

"The instructions for the coxinhas were very good and the recipe worked well. I recommend tasting the chicken filling for flavor. The steps are not difficult but it does take some time. I made the filling and dough one day and shaped and baked it the next day." —Diana Rattray

1 1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 4 halves)