Brazilian Chicken Croquettes

Here is a simple Brazilian snack recipe to try.

introduction

These Brazilian Chicken Croquettes are small fried snacks filled with shredded chicken. They are crisp outside and soft inside. They work well as a snack, party food, or light meal. If you like chicken snacks, try a related recipe like Bang Bang Chicken Bake for a different flavor.

why make this recipe

• The croquettes use simple ingredients you can find at home.
• They cook fast and people like their crunchy outside and soft filling.
• You can make them for guests or pack them for a lunch.

how to make Brazilian Chicken Croquettes

Make the dough, fill it with prepared chicken, shape the croquettes, coat them, and fry until golden. Work in steps so the dough stays soft and the filling stays moist.

Ingredients :

• 2 cups cooked shredded chicken
• 1 small onion, finely chopped
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1/2 cup chicken broth
• 2 cups all-purpose flour (for dough)
• 2 cups water (for dough)
• 2 tablespoons butter
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 1/2 cup cream cheese or requeijão (optional)
• 2 eggs, beaten (for coating)
• 1 cup breadcrumbs (for coating)
• Vegetable oil for frying

Directions :

1. Make the filling:
   • Heat oil in a pan. Sauté onion and garlic until soft.
   • Add shredded chicken, a little salt and pepper, and warm for 2 minutes.
   • Stir in cream cheese or requeijão if you use it. Mix well. Set filling aside to cool.
2. Make the dough:
   • In a saucepan, bring water, butter, and a pinch of salt to a boil.
   • Add flour all at once and stir quickly until the dough forms a ball and pulls from the pan.
   • Let dough cool a few minutes so you can handle it.
3. Shape croquettes:
   • Take a small piece of dough in your hand. Flatten it into a cup.
   • Put a spoon of filling in the center. Close the dough around the filling and roll into a small drum or ball.
4. Coat:
   • Dip each shaped croquette in beaten egg, then roll in breadcrumbs to coat fully.
5. Fry:
   • Heat oil in a pan to medium-high (about 350°F / 175°C). Fry croquettes in batches.
   • Cook until golden brown on all sides, about 3–4 minutes per batch.
   • Drain on paper towels.

how to serve Brazilian Chicken Croquettes

Serve warm with a simple sauce like ketchup, spicy mayo, or chimichurri. You can also serve them with a side dish for a meal; try pairing with Boursin Orzo with Chicken for a creamy side.

how to store Brazilian Chicken Croquettes

• At room temperature: keep for up to 2 hours on a covered plate.
• In the fridge: store in an airtight container for 2–3 days. Reheat in an oven or air fryer to keep them crisp.
• Freeze: freeze on a tray until firm, then place in a freezer bag for up to 1 month. Fry or bake from frozen, adding extra time.

tips to make Brazilian Chicken Croquettes

• Cool the filling before stuffing so the dough does not get soggy.
• Keep the dough moist but not sticky. Add a little oil to hands if dough sticks.
• Fry in medium-high heat to cook inside without burning outside.
• Use an oil thermometer if you can; steady 350°F (175°C) gives the best fry.

variation (if any)

• Baked version: brush croquettes with oil and bake at 400°F (200°C) until golden, turning once.
• Cheese version: add small cubes of mozzarella in the filling for a cheesy center.
• Spicy version: mix a little hot sauce or chopped jalapeño into the chicken filling.

FAQs

Brazilian Chicken Croquettes

Crispy on the outside and soft on the inside, these Brazilian Chicken Croquettes make a perfect snack or party food filled with shredded chicken.

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Prep Time 30 minutes mins

Cook Time 20 minutes mins

Total Time 50 minutes mins

Course Appetizer, Party Food, Snack

Cuisine Brazilian

Servings 4 servings

Calories 250 kcal

Ingredients

  

Filling

• 2 cups cooked shredded chicken
• 1 small onion, finely chopped
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1/2 cup chicken broth
• 1/2 cup cream cheese or requeijão (optional) Use if you prefer a creamier filling

Dough

• 2 cups all-purpose flour For dough
• 2 cups water For dough
• 2 tablespoons butter
• Salt to taste
• Pepper to taste

Coating

• 2 eggs beaten For coating
• 1 cup breadcrumbs For coating
• Vegetable oil for frying

Instructions

 

Make the filling

• Heat oil in a pan. Sauté onion and garlic until soft.
• Add shredded chicken, a little salt and pepper, and warm for 2 minutes.
• Stir in cream cheese or requeijão if using it. Mix well. Set filling aside to cool.

Make the dough

• In a saucepan, bring water, butter, and a pinch of salt to a boil.
• Add flour all at once and stir quickly until the dough forms a ball and pulls from the pan.
• Let dough cool a few minutes so you can handle it.

Shape croquettes

• Take a small piece of dough in your hand. Flatten it into a cup.
• Put a spoon of filling in the center. Close the dough around the filling and roll into a small drum or ball.

Coat

• Dip each shaped croquette in beaten egg, then roll in breadcrumbs to coat fully.

Fry

• Heat oil in a pan to medium-high (about 350°F / 175°C). Fry croquettes in batches.
• Cook until golden brown on all sides, about 3–4 minutes per batch.
• Drain on paper towels.

Notes

Cool the filling before stuffing to prevent soggy dough. Keep the dough moist but not sticky. Fry in medium-high heat for best results.

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