These little fake chicken drumsticks are a popular snack or side dish in Brazil, and they’re the perfect fingerfood for any party. They’re easy enough to make as long as you don’t mind deep-fat frying … Coxinhas mean chicken legs in Brazilian Portuguese, and the dumplings are filled with shredded chicken breast, wrapped in a dough that needs to be cooked before you can form in into little parcels, which are then rolled in breadcrumbs and fried. This process gives them a lovely texture, making them well worth the effort!
I am indebted to Elisa’s blog Authentic Brazilian Cuisine, where you get a wonderful introduction to the whole range of Brazilian salgadinhos, or little snacks, as well as easy to follow instructions. I leave you with the link and her instructions – there is nothing I can add to that other than DO try this at home, and enjoy with a generous splash of hot sauce!
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These are new to me – they look wonderful! Can’t believe how many incredible dishes you’ve been making and posting 🙂
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Thank you! I do feel a bit exhausted now with all the experimenting, but it has been really rewarding. Finished off the last country yesterday with some beautiful grilled plantains – three posts to go and I’m ready for the finals!
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🙂
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It looks so good 🙂
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They were absolutely delicious! Worth the effort, I have to say.
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You’re a genius for this. A wizard for doing this for every country.
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Thanks! I should have picked basketball instead, cooking for every country taking part in the World Series …
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hahaha, I know right!
But you challenged yourself and came out victorious. Gotta take a bow for that 🙂
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