Fried Chicken Pastries Coxinha
Indulge in the irresistible flavors of Fried Chicken Pastries Coxinha, a beloved Brazilian street food that’s crispy on the outside and irresistibly creamy and savory on the inside. These teardrop-shaped delights are crafted with a rich, buttery dough stuffed with a flavorful filling of shredded chicken, cream cheese, and aromatic herbs like parsley. The dough is made by blending all-purpose flour with chicken stock for an extra depth of flavor, then kneaded to perfection before being shaped and coated in golden breadcrumbs. Each bite offers an addictive crunch followed by a melt-in-your-mouth center. Perfect for parties, snacks, or appetizers, these crowd-pleasing treats are deep-fried to golden perfection and best served warm. Whether you're hosting a gathering or craving a taste of Brazil, Coxinha will deliver deliciously memorable results!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 500 grams Chicken breast
- 500 ml Chicken stock
- 250 grams All-purpose flour
- 50 grams Butter
- 50 grams Cream cheese
- 1 small, finely chopped Onion
- 2 minced Garlic cloves
- 1 liter (for frying) Vegetable oil
- 2 teaspoons Salt
- 1 teaspoon Black pepper
- 2 tablespoons, chopped Parsley
- 200 grams Breadcrumbs
- 2 large, beaten Eggs
- 500 ml Water
Instructions
Place the chicken breast in a medium pot with the chicken stock and bring to a boil. Lower the heat, cover, and simmer for about 15 minutes or until the chicken is fully cooked.
Remove the chicken from the pot, allow it to cool, then shred it finely using two forks. Reserve the chicken stock for later use.
In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter. Add the chopped onion and garlic, cooking until fragrant and translucent, about 3 minutes.
Add the shredded chicken, cream cheese, parsley, salt, and black pepper to the saucepan. Stir well until fully combined. Remove from heat and set the filling aside to cool.
In a large pot, bring 500 ml of the reserved chicken stock and 500 ml of water to a boil. Add 2 teaspoons of salt and 50 grams of butter.
Reduce the heat to low, then add the flour all at once. Stir quickly and continuously with a wooden spoon until the mixture pulls away from the sides of the pot and forms a smooth dough, about 3-4 minutes.
Transfer the dough to a clean surface and let it cool slightly. Knead the dough until it is smooth and pliable, about 5 minutes.
Divide the dough into 20 equal portions. Flatten each portion into a small disc using your hands.
Place about 1 tablespoon of the chicken filling in the center of each disc. Fold and shape the dough into a teardrop shape, encasing the filling completely.
Once all the coxinhas are shaped, dip each one into the beaten eggs, then roll it in breadcrumbs to coat evenly.
In a deep frying pan or fryer, heat the vegetable oil to 175°C (350°F). Fry the coxinhas in batches until golden brown, about 4-5 minutes per batch. Remove them from the oil and drain on paper towels.
Serve warm and enjoy your delicious fried chicken pastries coxinha!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
10823 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 987.6 g | 1266% | |
| Saturated Fat | 169.1 g | 846% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 572.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 1000 mg | 333% | |
| Sodium | 10335 mg | 449% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 356.8 g | 130% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 15.0 g | 54% | |
| Total Sugars | 18.8 g | ||
| Protein | 229.6 g | 459% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.2 mcg | 11% | |
| Calcium | 405 mg | 31% | |
| Iron | 28.3 mg | 157% | |
| Potassium | 1998 mg | 43% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
