Ingredients
Equipment
Method
- Heat 2 tablespoons of butter in a skillet over medium heat and add the onion and garlic. Sauté for about 2 minutes until fragrant.
- Add the shredded chicken, chicken broth, salt, pepper, and parsley to the skillet, stirring constantly for about 3 minutes until the liquid reduces and the mixture becomes thick.
- Transfer the filling to a bowl and let it cool completely.
- Combine the milk, chicken broth, and 4 tablespoons of butter in a medium saucepan and bring to a simmer over medium heat.
- Stir occasionally, ensuring the mixture doesn't boil over.
- Add the minced onion to the simmering liquid and cook for 1 minute.
- Gradually add the flour while stirring constantly with a wooden spoon until all the flour is incorporated and you have a smooth, thick paste.
- Continue cooking the dough mixture over medium heat for about 5 to 7 minutes, stirring constantly until the dough pulls away from the sides of the pan.
- Season with salt and pepper, then transfer the dough to a plate and let cool for about 15 minutes.
- Once the dough is warm, wet your hands slightly with cold water and take about 2 tablespoons of dough.
- Flatten it into a disk, place about 1 teaspoon of the cooled filling in the center, fold the edges up, and pinch to seal.
- Coat each shaped coxinha in whisked eggs and then in panko breadcrumbs.
- Heat oil in a deep pot to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Carefully lower the coxinhas into the hot oil and fry for about 2 to 3 minutes, turning until golden brown.
- Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.
- Let the fried coxinhas rest for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
Serve warm with hot sauce, garlic aioli, or simply as is.
