Coxinha is a popular food in Brazil consisting of chopped or shredded chicken meat, covered in dough, molded into a shape resembling a teardrop, battered and fried.
STEP 1.1 heat some oil in a pan and saute onions and garlic in it.
step 2
STEP 2.2 add shredded chicken, salt, and paprika to it and mix it well.
step 3
STEP 3.3 once cooked transfer it into a bowl and add cream cheese and parsley to it and combine well.
step 4
STEP 4.4 heat butter to a pan and cook chicken in it and add milk.
step 5
STEP 5.5 knead the dough well.
step 6
STEP 6.6 make balls out of this dough and flatten it on a surface.
step 7
STEP 7.7 place the mixture in the centre of the flattened dough.
step 8
STEP 8.8 wrap the dough into a circular shape and make sure there aren’t any holes in it.
step 9
STEP 9.1 heat some oil in a pan and deep fry coxinha in it until it turns golden brown.
Nutrition value
432
calories per serving
20 g Fat19 g Protein44 g Carbs4 g FiberOther
Current Totals
Fat
20g
Protein
19g
Carbs
44g
Fiber
4g
MacroNutrients
Carbs
44g
Protein
19g
Fiber
4g
Fats
Fat
20g
Vitamins & Minerals
Calcium
223mg
Iron
4mg
Vitamin A
326mcg
Vitamin B1
< 1mg
Vitamin B2
< 1mg
Vitamin B3
6mg
Vitamin B6
< 1mg
Vitamin B9
48mcg
Vitamin B12
< 1mcg
Vitamin C
14mg
Vitamin E
1mg
Copper
< 1mcg
Magnesium
60mg
Manganese
2mg
Phosphorus
253mg
Selenium
27mcg
Zinc
2mg
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. All nutritional information presented are estimates and not meant to substitute professional dietary advice or treatment