Coxinha
Coxinha (Portuguese: [koˈʃĩɲɐ], little [chicken] thigh) is a popular food in Brazil consisting of chopped or shredded chicken meat, covered in dough, molded into a shape resembling a teardrop, battered and fried.
Brazilian coxinha | |
| Type | Salgado, a fried snack |
|---|---|
| Place of origin | Brazilian |
| Region or state | São Paulo |
| Serving temperature | Best served fresh |
| Main ingredients | Chicken (sometimes cooked unripe jackfruit), broth, flour, sometimes potatoes, and requeijão [cream cheese] |
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