Coxinha is a very popular Brazilian street food and one of the best things you can put into your mouth!

INGREDIENTS (Makes 10-12)

*1 large chicken breast

*handful of leftover vegetables(carrots, onions, garlic)

*2 garlic cloves

*1/2 small onion

*water (to cook chicken)

*2 cups flour

*4 oz (120 grams)cream cheese

*handful of coriander

*3/4 cup very find breadcrumbs

*2 eggs

*salt and pepper to taste

DIRECTIONS

Cook the chicken with leftover vegetables until no longer pink. While the chicken is cooking, cut up the onions, garlic and coriander.

Drain the chicken and reserve the liquid. Add enough water to make 2 cups of broth. Bring the broth to a boil. Turn the heat to low and add the flour. Keep mixing until it becomes a dough. Take out and place in a bowl. Set aside to let it rest. Shred the chicken. Cook the garlic and onion in a frying pan for 3 minutes. Add shredded chicken, salt and pepper. Cook and mix until ingredients are combined. Add salt and pepper to taste.

Turn heat off and add sour cream and coriander into the chicken mixture. Give it a good mix around so ingredients are well combined. Take out some dough and make a ball. It should be about the size of a golf ball. Flatten it with your fingers. Add some filling inside and fold so that the chicken is completely enveloped in the dough. Shape it into a point at the top. Whisk your egg in a small bowl. Dip the coxinha into the egg followed by the bread crumbs. Fry in hot oil until golden brown. Eat as is or with some salsa or ketchup.

Video Tutorial : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C8651eifBRk

bon appetit