Crispy Brazilian Style Chicken Croquettes | COXINHAS | Provecho

Crispy Brazilian Style Chicken Croquettes | Coxinhas

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2 hr 30 min

Posted on Feb 5, 2026

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20 croquettes

Crispy Brazilian Style Chicken Croquettes | COXINHAS

20 croquettes

Ingredients

F

For the Filling:

c

500 g chicken breast (poached/shredded)

o

1 tbsp oil

o

1 onion (finely diced)

g

2 garlic cloves (minced)

c

150 g cream cheese (or Catupiry style if available)

p

1 tsp paprika

c

1 tsp cumin

S

Salt and pepper

c

¼ cup chopped parsley

F

For the Dough:

c

2 cups chicken broth (from poaching)

b

2 tbsp butter

p

2 cups plain flour (sifted)

s

1 tsp salt

F

For the Coating & Fry:

p

1 cup plain flour

e

2 eggs (beaten with 1/2 cup milk)

p

2 cups panko breadcrumbs

V

Vegetable oil for deep frying

Directions

1

For the Filling:

1

Poach chicken in broth for 15-20 minutes until tender; shred finely and reserve 2 cups of broth.

c

500 g chicken breast (poached/shredded)

c

2 cups chicken broth (from poaching)

2

Sauté onion and garlic in oil until soft; mix with chicken, sautee and season with paprika, cumin, salt and pepper. Let cool down a bit, mix in with cream cheese, parsley. Chill the mixture.

o

1 onion (finely diced)

g

2 garlic cloves (minced)

o

1 tbsp oil

c

150 g cream cheese (or Catupiry style if available)

p

1 tsp paprika

c

¼ cup chopped parsley

S

Salt and pepper

3

For the Dough:

1

In a pot, heat the reserved broth, butter, and salt to a boil; stir in flour gradually until the dough pulls from the sides (2-3 minutes).

c

2 cups chicken broth (from poaching)

b

2 tbsp butter

s

1 tsp salt

p

2 - 3 cups plain flour (sifted)

2

Cool for 30 minutes (knead with oiled hands if sticky).

3

For Shaping and Frying:

1

Scoop golf-ball sized portions of dough; flatten, add 1 tbsp of filling, and pinch into a teardrop (drumstick) shape, oiled hands prevent sticking.

2

Chill shaped coxinhas for 30 minutes.

3

Dip in plain flour, whisked egg wash, then coat with panko.

e

2 eggs (beaten with 1/2 cup milk)

p

2 cups panko breadcrumbs

4

Heat oil to 180°C (350°F); fry in batches for 3-4 minutes until golden.

V

Vegetable oil for deep frying

5

Drain on paper towels; season with salt.

s

salt

6

Serve hot with lime or garlic mayo.

Notes

I made a roasted garlic mayo and it was the perfect match.

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