Irresistible Chicken Empanadas
These chicken empanadas are delightful pockets of flavor filled with tender, seasoned chicken and spices, all wrapped in a crispy golden crust. Perfect for gatherings or as a comforting snack, they evoke warmth and joy with every bite. Easy to prepare and customizable, these empanadas will quickly become a favorite in your home!
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 10 empanadas 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Latin American
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 pound)
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 package (14 oz) empanada dough (store-bought or homemade)
- 1 egg (for egg wash)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
- Cook the Chicken: Boil chicken breasts in salted water for about 15-20 minutes until fully cooked. Drain and shred using two forks.
- Sauté Aromatics: In a skillet over medium heat, add olive oil. Sauté onions for about 5 minutes until soft, then add minced garlic and cook for another minute.
- Mix Spices & Chicken: Stir in cumin and paprika, then add shredded chicken. Mix well to combine and season with salt and pepper.
- Cool Filling: Allow the mixture to cool for 10 minutes.
- Prepare Dough: Roll out empanada dough on a floured surface and cut into circles about 4-5 inches wide.
- Fill Empanadas: Place about 1 tablespoon of filling in each circle's center. Fold over and crimp the edges firmly to seal.
- Bake: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Brush each empanada with egg wash and bake on lined baking sheets for 20-25 minutes until golden brown.
- Serve Warm: Enjoy these delicious empanadas fresh from the oven!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 55mg