Description
Savory chicken empanadas bring Latin American comfort straight to your kitchen, blending flaky pastry with spiced chicken filling. Crisp edges and rich flavors promise a delightful meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
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Filling Ingredients:
- 2 cups shredded chicken
- 1/2 cup diced onions
- 1/4 cup chopped bell peppers
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Dough Ingredients:
- 3 cups (375 grams) all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon (2.5 grams) salt
- 1 teaspoon (4 grams) sugar
- 1/2 cup (113 grams) unsalted butter, chilled and cut into small cubes
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 cup (120 milliliters) cold water
- 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) white vinegar
Additional Ingredients:
- 1 egg (for egg wash)
- Vegetable oil (for frying)
Instructions
- Warm the oven to 375°F (190°C) for optimal baking conditions.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium temperature, gently sautéing onions, garlic, and bell peppers until they become translucent and tender.
- Incorporate shredded chicken into the vegetable mixture, seasoning with cumin, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Stir continuously until the chicken is thoroughly heated and flavors are well combined.
- Roll out the empanada dough on a floured surface, using a circular cutter to create uniform dough rounds.
- Position a generous spoonful of the chicken filling at the center of each dough circle.
- Carefully fold the dough over the filling, creating a crescent shape, and meticulously crimp the edges to ensure a secure seal.
- Delicately brush the exterior of each empanada with egg wash to promote a golden, glossy finish.
- Arrange the prepared empanadas on a lined baking sheet, ensuring they are not touching.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, rotating the tray midway to ensure even browning.
- Remove from the oven when the empanadas display a rich, golden-brown exterior and serve immediately while warm and crisp.
Notes
- Ensure chicken is thoroughly cooked and shredded finely for smooth, consistent filling texture.
- Add a splash of lime juice to brighten the flavor profile and cut through the richness of the chicken.
- For gluten-free option, use alternative flour like almond or coconut flour for the dough.
- Consider making extra filling to freeze for quick future meal prep, saving time and effort.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Latin American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 245 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 77 mg
- Fat: 11 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0.3 g
- Carbohydrates: 29 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg