BRAZILIAN CHICKEN CROQUETTES (COXINHA) RECIPE BY TASTY

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Brazilian Chicken Croquettes (Coxinha) Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: olive oil, garlic, white onion, chicken, paprika, salt, cream cheese, fresh parsley, unsalted butter, whole milk, chicken broth, all-purpose flour, egg, panko breadcrumbs, oil

Provided by Robin Broadfoot

Categories     Appetizers

Yield 9 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 tablespoon olive oil
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 white onion, diced
2 cups chicken, cooked, shredded
½ teaspoon paprika, or cayenne pepper
salt, to taste
4 oz cream cheese
3 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
2 cups whole milk
¼ cup chicken broth
2 cups all-purpose flour
egg
2 cups panko breadcrumbs
oil, for frying

Steps:

  • 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.
  • Transfer mixture into a bowl, add cream cheese and parsley. Mix well.
  • In the same pot, add butter, chicken broth, and milk. Bring to a boil. Stir in flour until dough is formed.
  • Transfer dough to a flat surface. Knead the dough while it is warm, but not hot.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Drain on a towel, or wire rack and serve immediately.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 405 calories, Carbohydrate 48 grams, Fat 14 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 20 grams, Sugar 6 grams

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