Chicken Empanadas Recipe
This Chicken Empanada Recipe is the perfect way to use leftover chicken! Shredded chicken and caramelized onions are simmered in flavorful spices, then folded in a buttery shortcrust and baked until golden.
Prep: 30min
Total: 150min
Yield: 16
Serving Size: 1 serving
Nutrition Facts: calories 213 kcal, Carbohydrate 18 g, Protein 9 g, Fat 12 g, Saturated Fat 7 g, Cholesterol 51 mg, Sodium 259 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 1 g, servingSize 1 serving
Ingredients:
- 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- Pinch granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter (melted)
- 1/2 cup cold water
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 2 medium onions (diced or thinly sliced)
- 3 garlic cloves (minced)
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts (cooked and shredded)
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon ground red chili
- 1 cup hot water
- 1 egg (beaten)
Instruction:
- In the bowl of a food processor fitted with a dough blade, combine the flour, salt, and sugar. Slowly add in the melted butter, followed by enough water to create a soft and smooth dough.Form the dough into a disc, wrap in plastic and refrigerate for 1 hour.
- Drizzle the oil in a large pan over medium-low heat. Add the onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until golden and caramelized, 15-20 minutes. Add the garlic and cook until just fragrant, 30 seconds to 1 minute.Stir in the shredded chicken and season with the paprika, cumin, salt, black pepper, and ground chili. Add the water, bring to a simmer, and cook, uncovered, until most of the water has evaporated, 20-30 minutes. Remove from heat and allow to cool to room temperature. At this point, the filling can be refrigerated until the next day if desired.
- Place the empanadas two inches apart on the prepared baking sheets. Brush the tops with beaten egg and bake until golden, 20-25 minutes.
How to Make Chicken Empanadas – the Easy Way!
FAQ
Should empanadas be baked or fried?
Both cooking methods produce delicious empanadas. If you want a healthier merienda, bake them in the oven. If you’re working with less time, frying them is the way to go.
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Baking
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Baking
- How to bake: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). …
- Pros: This is a healthier technique as it doesn’t require oil.
What are 3 types of empanadas?
In Tucumán, (home of the National Empanada Festival) the three specialty fillings of the region (beef, tripe, and chicken) are wrapped in dough, then cooked in beef fat in a clay oven.
What is empanada filling made of?
Empanadas are crescent-shaped, savory pastries made of dough and filled with a variety of ingredients. Empanada filling varies greatly, and can include anything from beef, chicken, pork, tuna, shellfish, cheese, and / or vegetables, seasoned vibrantly, then baked or fried to perfection.
What types of premade dough can you use to make empanadas?
If you are going to use a premade dough for Empanadas, store-bought pie crust is best. However, if you like it a bit more buttery, you could also use crescent roll dough or puff pastry dough, and for a crispier exterior, some recipes will even call for filo dough.
