Coxinha de galinha (Brazilian chicken croquettes)
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1 hour 30 min
Coxinha de galinha, also known as Coxinha de frango, is a Brazilian street food, a very popular snack. The original recipe is made with chicken (coxinha de galinha) but it can also be made with other meats, hearts of palm or veggies.
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Ingredients
Makes: 50 coxinhas pequenas (tamanho festa) ou 20 grandes
- For the dough
- 500ml water
- 30g butter
- salt to taste
- 250g plain flour
- For the filling
- 300g cooked chicken
- 300g ready made white sauce
- 1 tablespoon minced parsley
- 1 tablespoon minced green onion
- salt and black pepper to taste
- For the coating
- plain flour
- beaten egg
- breadcrumbs
- vegetable oil for deep frying
Method
Prep:1hr ›
Cook:30min ›
Ready in:1hr30min
- Bring water, butter and salt to the boil. Once boiling, add the flour at once and stir well until smooth.
- Spread dough on a flat surface and let cool. Cut into rounds and reserve.
- Chop or shred the chicken and mix with the white sauce. Add the parsley and green onions and season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Put a spoonfull of filling in the centre of each round. Shape each piece into a small drumstick with a large bottom and a pointy top.
- Dredge each croquette with flour, dip into beaten egg and coat with breadcrumbs.
- Deep fry in very hot oil and drain on kitchen paper.
