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Brazilian Coxinha with Creamy Chicken Filling

Name: Brazilian Coxinha with Creamy Chicken Filling
Prep time: 35 min
Cook time: 105 min
Total time: 140 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Appetizer
Ingredients: Chicken broth, 3 cups; Butter, 2 tablespoons; All-purpose flour, 3 cups; Salt, 1 teaspoon; Chicken breasts, cooked and shredded, 2 pieces; Onion, finely chopped, 1; Garlic, minced, 2 cloves; Cream cheese, 4 ounces; Chicken broth, 1/2 cup; Salt and pepper, to taste; Eggs, beaten, 2; Breadcrumbs, 2 cups; Oil for frying

These delightful teardrop-shaped pastries are filled with a creamy chicken mixture, perfect for parties or a filling snack.

4.7(755 reviews)

·By Ethan Brooks·July 21, 2025

Brazilian Coxinha with Creamy Chicken Filling — Appetizer served and photographed from above

Prep

35 min

Cook

1 h 45 min

Difficulty

Intermediate

Serves

Ingredients

Servings

For the Dough

For the Chicken Filling

For Coating

Nutrition

Per serving

Calories: 186 kcal
Protein: 8.45 g
Carbs: 19.1 g
Fat: 7.9 g
Fiber: 0.8 g

Whole recipe

Total

Calories: 3716 kcal
Protein: 169 g
Carbs: 382 g
Fat: 158 g
Fiber: 16 g

Breakdown by ingredient▾

Ingredient	Cal	P	C	F	Fib
Chicken broth 3 cups	45	6	3	1	0
Butter 2 tablespoons	200	0	0	22	0
All-purpose flour 3 cups	1362	39	280	3	10
Salt 1 teaspoon	0	0	0	0	0
Chicken breasts, cooked and shredded 2 pieces	462	87	0	9	0
Onion, finely chopped 1	44	1	10	0	2
Garlic, minced 2 cloves	9	0	2	0	0
Cream cheese 4 ounces	386	7	4	39	0
Chicken broth 1/2 cup	8	1	1	0	0
Salt and pepper to taste	0	0	0	0	0
Eggs, beaten 2	140	12	2	10	0
Breadcrumbs 2 cups	440	16	80	4	4
Oil for frying	620	0	0	70	0

These nutrition estimates are approximate and not intended for dietary advice.

Preparation

Get these tasks done before you start cooking.

Marinating the Chicken

1
Cook chicken
Cook chicken breasts in seasoned chicken broth until tender.
2
Shred
Cool and then shred into fine pieces.
3
Reserve broth
Reserve the broth for the dough.

Preparing the Dough

1
Boil broth and butter
In a saucepan, bring the chicken broth and butter to a boil.
2
Add flour and salt
Add flour and salt, stirring continuously until a dough forms.
Tip: Use a spoon to quickly incorporate the flour into the broth for a smooth dough texture.
3
Cool dough
Cool before handling.
Tip: The dough can be hot initially; allow it to cool for safe handling.

How to Make Brazilian Coxinha with Creamy Chicken Filling

Total time: 2 h 20 min · Yields 4 servings

1
Filling Creation
Sauté the onions and garlic in butter, add shredded chicken, mix with cream cheese and broth until creamy.
2
Dough Formation
Shape the dough into balls, fill with chicken mixture and mold into teardrop shapes.
3
Frying
Heat oil to 350°F, dip each coxinha in beaten egg and breadcrumbs, then fry until golden brown.