Coxinha

Ingredients

• 2 cups shredded cooked chicken
• 1/2 cup cream cheese
• 1/4 cup chopped scallions
• 3 cups chicken broth
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1 egg, beaten
• 2 cups breadcrumbs
• Oil, for deep frying
• Salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions

1. 1Mix the shredded chicken with cream cheese, scallions, salt, and pepper; set aside as the filling.
2. 2Bring the chicken broth and butter to a boil in a large pot.
3. 3Add the flour all at once and stir vigorously over low heat until a smooth dough forms and pulls away from the pot.
4. 4Let the dough cool slightly, then knead until smooth.
5. 5Take a portion of dough, flatten it in your palm, add a spoonful of filling, and shape into a teardrop, sealing the dough around it.
6. 6Dip each coxinha in beaten egg, then roll in breadcrumbs.
7. 7Deep fry in 350°F (175°C) oil until golden brown, about 4-5 minutes, and drain on paper towels.

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