How to Make Homemade Brazilian Carnival Food: Easy Coxinha Recipe

Celebrate the vibrant spirit of Brazil with this delicious and easy Coxinha recipe! These golden, tear-shaped croquettes are a Carnival favorite, stuffed with shredded chicken and creamy cheese. Perfect for parties or a tasty snack, they’re sure to impress with their crispy exterior and flavorful filling.

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"Hey food lovers! Welcome back to my kitchen—today, we’re bringing the vibrant energy of Brazilian Carnival right to your table with my absolute favorite: homemade coxinha! Trust me, these golden, crispy teardrops stuffed with savory chicken and creamy cheese are irresistible. My family goes wild for them every time! So, let’s gather our ingredients. You’ll need shredded chicken, garlic, onion, and creamy cheese—catupiry if you can find it, but cream cheese works too. The magic happens with a simple dough made from flour, chicken broth, and milk, plus breadcrumbs for that perfect crunch. Now, for the fun part! Sauté the onions and garlic, mix in the chicken, then whip up that dough. Shape it around the filling, dip in egg, roll in breadcrumbs, and fry until golden. Honestly, the aroma alone will have you drooling! I can’t wait for you to try this one—happy cooking, and let me know how yours turns out!"

🥘 Ingredients:

• 🍲• 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
• 🍲• 1 small onion, finely chopped
• 🍲• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 🍲• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 🍲• 1 cup chicken broth
• 🍲• 1 cup milk
• 🍲• 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
• 🍲• 1 tsp salt
• 🍲• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 🍲• 1 cup cream cheese or catupiry (Brazilian cheese)
• 🍲• 2 eggs, beaten
• 🍲• 1 cup breadcrumbs
• 🍲• Oil for frying

👩‍🍳 Instructions:

1. Step 1: In a pan, heat olive oil over medium heat. Sauté onion and garlic until soft.
2. Step 2: Add shredded chicken, salt, and pepper. Cook for 2-3 minutes, then set aside.
3. Step 3: In a pot, bring chicken broth and milk to a boil. Reduce heat and gradually whisk in flour until a thick dough forms.
4. Step 4: Remove dough from heat and let cool slightly. Knead until smooth.
5. Step 5: Flatten small portions of dough, add a spoonful of chicken mixture and a bit of cheese. Shape into teardrops.
6. Step 6: Dip each coxinha in beaten egg, then roll in breadcrumbs.
7. Step 7: Heat oil to 350°F (175°C) and fry coxinhas until golden brown, about 3-4 minutes.
8. Step 8: Drain on paper towels and serve warm.

💡 Pro Tips:

• 🧂• For a lighter version, bake coxinhas at 375°F (190°C) for 20-25 minutes instead of frying.
• 🧂• Substitute cream cheese with mozzarella for a different flavor.
• 🧂• Store uncooked coxinhas in the freezer for up to a month—fry straight from frozen.
• 🧂• Serve with hot sauce or lime wedges for extra zest.

📊 Nutrition Information (per serving):

350.0

Calories

15.0g

Protein

32.5g

Carbs

17.5g

Fat

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