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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.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Course Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine Latin America
Servings 4 servings
Calories 429 kcal
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Ingredients
  

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.
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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%)

Nutritional information for this recipe is an approximation and is not to be construed as medical advice.

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