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plate of coxinha's with garnish
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Coxinha Chicken Croquettes

This traditional Brazilian classic is delicious and is a family favorite
Servings 12 pieces
Calories 123kcal

Ingredients

For the Dough

  • 2 cups AP Flour sifted
  • 2 cups Chicken Stock reserved from pressure cooker
  • 2 tbs Butter
  • ¼ teaspoon Paprika
  • ½ teaspoon Salt

For The Filling

  • Small Whole Chicken about 3-3 ½ lb
  • ½ teaspoon Salt
  • ¼ teaspoon Pepper
  • 1 ½ cups Water
  • 1 Small Yellow Onion finely chopped
  • 2 Cloves Garlic minced
  • ¼ cup Fresh Parsley chopped
  • ½ teaspoon Paprika
  • 1 tbs Olive Oil
  • ½ teaspoon Salt
  • ¼ teaspoon Pepper

Notes

  • Cooking Times Based on Chicken Weight
    3 lbs = 18 minutes on high pressure with 15-min natural release
    3 ½ lbs = 21 minutes on high pressure with 15-min natural release
    4 lb = 24 minutes on high pressure with 15-min natural release
    4 ½ lb = 27 minutes on high pressure with 15-min natural release
    5 lb = 30 minutes on high pressure with 15-min natural release
 
 
 

Nutrition

Calories: 123kcal | Carbohydrates: 19g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 6mg | Sodium: 368mg | Potassium: 91mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 227IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 11mg | Iron: 1mg