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Nutritional Values
280kcal
15gProtein
20gCarbs
15gFat
1gFibre
100 gServing
* Per serving · 100 g. May vary.
Allergens
🌾 Gluten
🥚 Eggs
Coxinha
How to order / say it
Say it
Coxinha — [koh-SHEE-nyah]
Order
I'd like some coxinhas, please.
Locally
Eu gostaria de umas coxinhas, por favor.
Say locally
Deep-fried dough filled with shredded chicken.
Why try it?
Coxinha is an emblem of Brazilian street food culture, offering a taste of everyday life in Rio. Its popularity at kiosks and parties represents the joyful and communal spirit of Brazilian gatherings.
How it tastes
Coxinha has a crisp, golden exterior and a savory, tender chicken filling flavored with spices. It offers a textural contrast with a creamy interior and is usually enjoyed hot, creating a comforting culinary experience.
Origin & History — first documented: 1890
Coxinha was created in the late 19th century in São Paulo, inspired by French cuisine but adapted with Brazilian ingredients. Its playful shape, resembling a chicken drumstick, quickly became a beloved street food snack.
Recipe
Ingredients
- 🥩 300 g chicken breast
- 🌾 300 g flour
- 🧄 1 medium onion
- 🧄 3 cloves garlic
- 🥛 50 g butter
- 🥚 2 large eggs
- 🫒 500 ml oil
Method
- 1 Cook and shred the chicken, sauté with onion and garlic.
- 2 Make a dough from flour, butter, and chicken broth.
- 3 Wrap dough around chicken, shape into drumsticks.
- 4 Dip in egg, breadcrumb, and deep fry until golden.
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