11 chicken coxinha recipes with surprising results

The chicken coxinha is a classic of Brazilian cuisine, a savory dish very present at birthdays, snack bars and bars, and famous especially for pleasing all age groups.

Despite being a guaranteed success, there is a certain fear in preparing chicken drumsticks at home, as most people believe that the recipe “takes a lot of work”. But let the truth be told: making chicken coxinha requires time and patience, but it is not a seven-headed animal. Plus, the result pays off! Get inspired by the recipes below and make your favorite version when you have family or friends at home, because – believe it or not! – there are even healthy options for this much-loved snack!

1. Traditional chicken drumstick

The recipe seems complex, but it’s actually easy, it just requires a little patience, because it has several steps. But the result is definitely worth it, the drumsticks are crispy, moist and well stuffed! Check out the step by step here.

2. Chicken drumstick with soy sauce and catupiry

A relatively traditional coxinha, but with the special flavor of soy sauce and the creaminess of Catupiry! A right combination, ideal to serve when you have friends over! One detail is that the dough is also used for cheese balls, rissole, etc. Check out the full recipe.

3. Chicken Coxinha with Catupiry

Recipe that uses potatoes in the dough, resulting in very tasty drumsticks, crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. For the stuffing, in addition to chicken and catupiry, you will use garlic, onion, paprika, salt, black pepper and parsley. Check the recipe.

4. Chicken drumstick with catupiry and potato dough

The drumsticks are very creamy and tasty, including the use of curd in the dough. As for the stuffing, in addition to the use of Catupiry, the recipe takes half a box of cream. A tip for the moment of frying is not to leave the oil too hot so as not to burn the drumsticks on the outside. Check out the full step by step.

5. Chicken drumstick with mashed potato dough

Recipe with few ingredients, but surprising by the taste! You will basically use sour cream, semi-cured cheese, potatoes, catupiry, shredded chicken, salt, black pepper, egg, breadcrumbs and oil for frying. Check out the full recipe.

6. Chicken drumstick with cassava dough

For those who already love manioc, nothing will be tastier than this recipe, which yields about 50 small units. Great suggestion for when you are hosting friends at home, as these drumsticks go very well with a cold craft beer! Check out the detailed recipe.

7. Chicken drumstick with sweet potato dough

A “good” coxinha, as it is baked instead of fried, and is based on healthier ingredients, such as sweet potatoes, chicken, oat bran, among others. The filling takes shredded chicken combined with light ricotta cream to give it creaminess. Check out how to do it.

8. Chicken drumstick without flour

The beloved chicken coxinha doesn’t need to stay out of a low carb diet! This version is low in carbs and high in protein! It’s worth the idea of ​​a different and healthier snack to welcome friends at home. You can bake the drumsticks or use the electric fryer. Check out the full recipe.

9. Functional chicken drumstick

What can be better than a healthy coxinha?! This version has chicken escondidinho with sweet potato, sunflower seeds, quinoa or amaranth flakes, buckwheat, golden flaxseed flour and salt. See the step by step.

10. Pastaless chicken drumstick

A different and more practical way to make chicken coxinha. You will use olive oil, garlic, onion, chicken, salt, pepper, water, cream cheese, parsley, eggs and breadcrumbs seasoned with salt to taste. Write down the recipe in detail.

11. Lactose-free and gluten-free chicken drumstick

A delicious and functional version of chicken coxinha! The dough, quite different, is made with cassava (or sweet potato), amaranth flour, rice flour, green banana biomass, water and salt. For breading, you will use flaxseed flour and amaranth flakes. Check out the full recipe.

Now you know that you can even bet on healthy versions of chicken drumsticks… Who knew, right?!

And, in addition to the classic chicken filling, you can be inspired by innovative recipes for coxinha, such as ground beef, ham, Nutella and much more.