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Coxinha — South American recipe
South American

Coxinha

Brazil's beloved fried street snack — creamy shredded chicken filling encased in golden, teardrop-shaped dough, crispy outside and irresistibly tender within.

90 minutes
Serves 4
Snack

Instructions

6 steps
  1. 1

    Make the dough: In a saucepan, bring the chicken broth and butter to a rolling boil. Dump in the flour all at once. Stir vigorously with a wooden spoon until it forms a cohesive dough that pulls away from the sides. Let it cool.

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