Coxinha de Frango Fitness Brazil
Baked chicken croquettes shaped like drumsticks — Brazil's iconic street snack made lighter with 24g protein per 3-piece serve.
📅February 14, 2026
30mPrep
25mCook
4Servings
⭐ 4.8Rating
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Protein 33%Fat 25%Carbs 42%
290kcalCalories
24gProtein
8gFat
30gCarbs
2gFiber
Ingredients
- 400 gcooked shredded chicken breast
- 100 gcream cheese light
- 200 gwheat flour
- 300 mlchicken stock
- 80 gbreadcrumbs
- 2 wholeegg for coating
- 1 wholeonion finely chopped
Instructions
- Cook flour in boiling stock stirring constantly until thick dough forms.
- Mix chicken with cream cheese and onion; season.
- Shape dough portions around filling into teardrop shapes.
- Dip in egg then breadcrumbs.
- Bake at 200°C 20–25 min until golden.
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