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Coxinha
Poach chicken with onion and garlic. Shred. Reduce a mug of broth, stir in flour and butter off the heat into a dough. Cool.
Questions about this dish
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How long does Coxinha take?
2 hr 20 min all in — 50 min prep, 30 min cook, 1 hr rest. Cook and rest follow the method. Leftover storage and optional extra waits are not included.
How many does it serve?
The recipe is written for 8 pieces. Scale the ingredient list on the page if you are cooking for a different number.
How hard is it?
A bit of work.
How spicy is it?
No chilli.
What allergens should I watch?
This recipe is labelled for Wheat, Eggs, Milk. Labels are informational — check the packets in your kitchen. This is not medical advice.
Does it fit a diet?
The published recipe is labelled Nut-free.
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What does it cost to cook?
Weeknight budget — about $8–16 USD, as a grocery budget for this recipe, not a restaurant price.
What equipment do I need?
Saucepan, Mixing bowl.
How much salt do I put in?
The recipe lists Salt at 1½ tsp.
What can I use instead?
Panko → Dried breadcrumbs. Denser crust.
Any tips from this recipe?
Catupiry (a Brazilian cream cheese) is the shop filling extra. They freeze after crumbing.
Can I use an air fryer?
This method is not written for an air fryer. The core technique on the page still applies.