Coxinha-Brazilian Chicken Balls

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% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Step 1

Cook the chicken with leftover vegetables until no longer pink. While the chicken is cooking, cut up the onions, garlic and coriander.

Step 2

Drain the chicken and reserve the liquid. Add enough water to make 2 cups of broth. Bring the broth to a boil. Turn the heat to low and add the flour. Keep mixing until it becomes a dough. Take out and place in a bowl. Set aside to let it rest. Shred the chicken. Cook the garlic and onion in a frying pan for 3 minutes. Add shredded chicken, salt and pepper. Cook and mix until ingredients are combined. Add salt and pepper to taste.

Step 3

Turn heat off and add sour cream and coriander into the chicken mixture. Give it a good mix around so ingredients are well combined. Take out some dough and make a ball. It should be about the size of a golf ball. Flatten it with your fingers. Add some filling inside and fold so that the chicken is completely enveloped in the dough. Shape it into a point at the top. Whisk your egg in a small bowl. Dip the coxinha into the egg followed by the bread crumbs. Fry in hot oil until golden brown. Eat as is or with some salsa or ketchup.