Coxinha

Make Coxinha at home

Ingredients

• 2 cups chicken broth
• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 cups shredded cooked chicken
• 1 onion, minced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/2 cup cream cheese or catupiry
• 2 eggs, beaten
• 2 cups breadcrumbs, and oil for frying

How it's made

1. Saute the onion and garlic, add the chicken and cream cheese and stir to a thick filling; cool.
2. Bring the broth, butter and salt to a boil, stir in the flour all at once and cook, stirring, until a smooth dough forms.
3. Knead the dough briefly on a floured surface when cool enough to handle.
4. Flatten a ball of dough in your palm, add filling, and shape it into a teardrop, sealing well.
5. Dip in the beaten egg and roll in breadcrumbs.
6. Fry in 350 F oil until deep golden, about 4 minutes; drain and serve warm.