Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Makes: 8 coxinhas
Ingredients
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2 chicken breasts (boneless, skinless)
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1 ½ tablespoons Perfeito Chicken Seasoning or Perfeito All-Purpose Seasoning
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500ml chicken broth (from cooking the chicken)
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2 tablespoons butter
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1 ½ cups wheat flour
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1 onion, chopped
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2 tomatoes, chopped
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2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
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1 cup breadcrumbs
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2 eggs (beaten)
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Vegetable oil (for frying)
Instructions
1. Cook the Chicken
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Start by cleaning the chicken breasts, trimming off any skin or extra fat.
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Rub the chicken with Perfeito.
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Cook the chicken in a pot of water until it’s nice and tender.
2. Make the Dough
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Save 500ml of the broth you cooked the chicken in—it’ll make the dough extra flavorful.
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Bring the broth and butter to a boil, then add the wheat flour all at once. Stir well until it forms a smooth dough.
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Let the dough cool to room temperature.
3. Make the Filling
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While the dough is cooling, heat olive oil in a pan and sauté the chopped onion until it’s golden.
- Shred the chicken breasts using two forks.
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Add the chopped tomatoes, parsley, and the shredded chicken to the pan. Cook for 5 minutes, letting the tomatoes soften.
4. Shape the Coxinhas
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Now for the fun part! Divide the dough into 8 equal pieces.
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Roll each piece into a ball, then flatten it with your hands.
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Add a spoonful of the chicken filling in the center and fold the dough around it to form a teardrop shape.
5. Coat and Fry
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Dip each coxinha in the beaten eggs, then roll it in breadcrumbs.
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Heat vegetable oil in a pan or deep fryer, and fry the coxinhas until they’re golden brown and crispy.
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Let them drain on paper towels to get rid of any extra oil.
6. How to Serve
These coxinhas are perfect on their own, but you can serve them with a tangy dipping sauce, ketchup, mustard, mayonnaise, or hot sauce on the side. They’re perfect for parties, casual snacks, or whenever you’re craving something delicious.