Coxinha de Frango Low Carb

Coxinha de Frango Low Carb is a delicious Brazilian snack that combines tender, shredded chicken with a rich and savory filling encased in a low-carb dough. Perfect for those following a keto lifestyle, this dish offers a satisfying crunch while keeping carbs to a minimum.

Ingredients

• Chicken breast - 300 grams
• Cream cheese - 100 grams
• Almond flour - 150 grams
• Egg - 1 large
• Parmesan cheese, grated - 50 grams
• Garlic powder - 1 teaspoon
• Onion powder - 1 teaspoon
• Salt - 1 teaspoon
• Black pepper - 1/2 teaspoon
• Olive oil - for frying

Steps

1. Boil the chicken breast in salted water for about 20 minutes or until cooked through. Drain and shred the chicken, then set aside.
2. In a bowl, mix the shredded chicken with cream cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper until well combined. Set aside.
3. In another bowl, combine almond flour, grated Parmesan cheese, and salt. Add the egg and mix until it forms a dough.
4. Divide the dough into small balls, about the size of a golf ball. Flatten each ball in your palm to create a disc.
5. Place a spoonful of the chicken mixture in the center of each disc, then fold the dough over the filling and shape it into a teardrop or coxinha shape.
6. Heat olive oil in a frying pan over medium heat. Fry each coxinha until golden brown and crispy, about 3-4 minutes on each side.
7. Remove from the pan and let drain on paper towels before serving.

Nutrition

• Calories: 350
• Protein: 30 g
• Carbs: 8 g
• Fiber: 4 g
• Sugar: 1 g
• Sodium: 600 mg
• Cholesterol: 120 mg
• Total Fat: 25 g
• Saturated Fat: 10 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
• Water: 0.5 L

Health Benefits

• High in protein, which helps in muscle repair and growth.
• Low in carbohydrates, making it suitable for ketogenic diets.

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