Coxinhas are the new chicken filled croquettes that will make you look as a masterchef in front of all your friends!

Ingredients:

• 2 large chicken breast
• 2 1/2 cups of all purpose flour
• 1 cup of bread crumbs
• 2 eggs
• 1 onion, cubed
• 2 tbsp of parsley, chopped
• 2 tbsp of mayo
• Salt to taste
• Pepper to taste
• Oil to fry

Instructions:

1. In a large pot, over medium heat, add about 3 cups of water and a pinch of salt, boil the chicken until completely cooked. Reserve the water because you will use it later. Set aside the chicken to cool down.
2. Again, place the pot over medium heat and when boiling, add the 2 1/2 cups of all purpose flour. Stir to form a dough.
3. When the dough is ready, place it in a bowl and let it cool down.
4. Take a large bowl and shred the chicken.
5. Add the cubes of onion, chopped parsley, 2 tbsp of mayo (cream cheese works great too), salt and pepper to taste. Stir to combine.
6. Prepare to assemble your coxinhas, in a plate add the bread crumbs and in a small bowl, whisk the 2 eggs.
7. Take about 4 tbsp of dough and create a ball. Hollow the middle with your fingers.
8. Add 2 tbsp of chicken mixture inside the hollow of the dough.
9. Press the chicken mixture inside the dough and carefully close the dough creating a drop shape. Repeat with all the dough and chicken.
10. Cover each croquette in the egg and then in breadcrumbs. If you want to have extra crispy ones, repeat this step twice with each one.
11. Fry until golden and place in a paper towel to absorb any oil excess before serving.
12. Enjoy!!