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A plate of freshly baked chicken empanadas, golden brown and savory.

Proven way to grow 5 Empanadas (Chicken)

This recipe provides a proven method to prepare 5 delicious chicken empanadas, perfect for a satisfying snack or meal. The process involves assembling the fillings and then carefully creating the empanadas.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 5 empanadas
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Filling
  • 1.5 cups cooked chicken, shredded
  • 0.5 cup onion, finely diced
  • 0.5 cup bell pepper, finely diced
  • 5 empanada dough discs
  • 1 egg, beaten
Seasoning
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 0.25 tsp black pepper

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Baking Sheet
  • Fork

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a medium bowl, combine the shredded chicken, diced onion, and diced bell pepper, then mix well to ensure even distribution of ingredients.
Seasoning
  1. Add cumin, paprika, salt, and black pepper to the chicken mixture, then stir thoroughly to season the filling.
Assembly
  1. Place a heaping tablespoon of the chicken filling onto the center of each empanada dough disc.
  2. Fold each dough disc in half, pressing the edges firmly together to seal the empanadas.
  3. Crimp the edges with a fork to create a decorative and secure seal, and then brush the tops of the empanadas with the beaten egg.
Baking
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and bake the empanadas for 20 minutes, or until they are golden brown.

Notes

You can also fry the empanadas instead of baking them for a crispier texture. Serve with your favorite dipping sauce.