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Chicken empanadas
Chicken empanadas
Chicken empanadas are a delicious dish made with savory dough filled with seasoned chicken. They are typically baked or fried to a golden, crispy perfection. The filling often includes tender shredded chicken, along with flavorful ingredients like onions, peppers, spices, and sometimes cheese.
Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked chicken shredded
- 1 onion finely chopped
- 1 red bell pepper finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder optional, for some heat
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro chopped or parsley
- 1 package pre-made empanada dough (store-bought or homemade)
- 1 egg beaten (for egg wash)
Instructions
- In a pan, sauté the onion, bell pepper, and garlic until they become soft and translucent.
- Add the shredded chicken to the pan and season with cumin, paprika, chili powder (if desired), salt, and pepper. Mix everything together and cook for a few more minutes.
- Remove the pan from the heat and stir in the chopped cilantro or parsley.
- Preheat your oven to the temperature recommended on the empanada dough package.
- Roll out the empanada dough on a floured surface and cut out circles, about 4-5 inches in diameter.
- Place a spoonful of the chicken filling onto each dough circle, leaving a small border around the edges.
- Fold the dough over to create a half-moon shape, then use a fork to seal the edges by pressing them together.
- Repeat steps 6 and 7 until all the dough and filling are used.
- Place the empanadas on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Brush each empanada with beaten egg, which will give them a golden color when baked.
- Bake the empanadas in the preheated oven for about 20-25 minutes, or until they turn golden and crispy.
- Once baked, allow them to cool slightly before serving.
Disclaimer
Some parts of recipe maybe AI-generated.
Nutrition
Calories: 429kcal (21%)Carbohydrates: 55g (18%)Protein: 27g (54%)Fat: 12g (18%)Saturated Fat: 3g (19%)Polyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 93mg (31%)Sodium: 522mg (23%)Potassium: 306mg (9%)Fiber: 4g (17%)Sugar: 3g (3%)Vitamin A: 1207IU (24%)Vitamin C: 42mg (51%)Calcium: 32mg (3%)Iron: 5mg (28%)
Disclaimer
Nutritional information for this recipe is an approximation and is not to be construed as medical advice.
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