Chicken Empanadas

• For 12 people
• Preparation time (dont cuisson) : 90 minutes
• Cooking time : 25 minutes
• Difficulty (0 to 5) : 3

Ingredients

• Empanada Dough
  • All-purpose flour : 2 cups
  • Butter (cold and diced) : 1/2 cup
  • Water (cold) : 1/2 cup
  • Salt : 1/2 tsp
• Chicken Filling
  • Chicken breast (cooked and shredded) : 1 lb
  • Onion (finely chopped) : 1 medium
  • Garlic (minced) : 2 cloves
  • Paprika : 1 tsp
  • Cumin : 1/2 tsp
  • Olive oil : 2 tbsp
  • Salt and pepper : to taste

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Steps

• Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
• In a large bowl, combine the flour and salt. Cut in the cold, diced butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Gradually add the cold water and mix until the dough comes together. Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
• Prepare the chicken filling
• In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and garlic, sauté until translucent.
• Add the shredded chicken, paprika, cumin, salt, and pepper. Cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat and let it cool.
• Roll out the dough on a floured surface and cut out circles using a round cutter. Place a spoonful of the chicken filling in the center of each circle. Fold the dough over the filling and crimp the edges with a fork to seal.
• Place the empanadas on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Brush the tops with egg wash.
• Bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown.
• Serve warm and enjoy!

Tips

• For a shortcut, you can use store-bought empanada dough.
• Empanadas can be frozen before baking for later use.

Information

• Empanadas are a popular snack or appetizer in Portuguese cuisine.
• Feel free to customize the filling with your favorite ingredients like olives or hard-boiled eggs.