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PROBABLY THE BEST SNACK OF YOUR LIFE⎜BRAZILIAN "NO" CHICKEN COXINHAS!

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Coxinhas

Cultural Context

Coxinhas are a popular Brazilian snack, often served at parties and gatherings. They are shaped like little chicken thighs, which is reflected in their name, and are a beloved street food across Brazil. The dish showcases the country's culinary creativity, combining savory chicken filling with a crispy outer layer.

BrazilianBRappetizer
45 min
medium
12 servings
Servings4
1 lb jackfruit
1 medium onion
3 cloves garlic
1 cup tomato puree
1/4 cup parsley
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
2 cups water
1 cup plant-based milk
1/2 cup vegan butter
2 cups flour
1 cup bread crumbs
1/2 cup oil

Quantities are estimated based on standard recipes for your convenience. The actual ingredients used in this video are accurate.

flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

More nutritious option.

chicken

🥗Healthier: turkey

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Lower in calories and more budget-friendly.

1

In a pot, add oil or water and sauté onions until golden brown.

2

Add garlic and cook for 40 seconds.

3

Add tomatoes and parsley, and let the mixture dry out completely.

4

Add tomato puree, salt, and pepper, and let the tomatoes break down.

5

Prepare jackfruit by simmering it in water with vinegar or lemon for 10 minutes to remove brine taste.

6

Set the sauce aside once ready.

7

In a large pot, combine water, plant-based milk, vegetable bouillon, salt, and vegan butter, and let it melt and boil.

8

Once boiling, add flour and stir vigorously until smooth and lump-free.

9

Turn off the heat and knead the dough with a wooden spoon while it's still hot.

10

Shape the dough around the filling into teardrop shapes.

11

Coat the coxinhas in bread crumbs.

12

Deep-fry the coxinhas until golden brown.

Cooking Techniques

boilingfrying

Equipment Needed

potpanmixing bowlfrying panslotted spoon

Spice Level:

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Dietary

veganplant-baseddairy-freeegg-free

Allergens

glutendairy

Also Known As

Coxinha de Frango

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