Savory Chicken Empanadas are delicious, baked pastries filled with a spiced ground chicken mixture, including onions, bell peppers, and olives, encased in a flaky, homemade dough. They are perfect for a snack or meal.
Savory Chicken Empanadas
Course: AppetizersCuisine: MexicanDifficulty: EasyServings
8
servingsPrep time
30
minutesCooking time
25
minutesCalories
240
kcalIngredients
- For the Dough:
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup unsalted butter, cold and cut into pieces
1 egg
1/4 cup cold water
1 tablespoon white vinegar
1/2 teaspoon salt
- For the Filling:
1 cup ground chicken
1/2 cup chopped onions
1/4 cup chopped bell peppers
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
1/4 teaspoon chili powder
Salt and pepper to taste
1/4 cup raisins
1/4 cup chopped green olives
1 hard-boiled egg, chopped
Instructions
- Prepare the Dough:
- In a bowl, mix flour and salt. Cut in the cold butter until crumbly.
Add egg, water, and vinegar. Mix until a dough forms. Chill for 1 hour. - Make the Filling:
- Saute onions, garlic, and bell peppers in a pan until soft.
Add ground chicken and cook until browned. Stir in cumin, paprika, chili powder, salt, and pepper.
Mix in raisins, olives, and chopped egg. Cool slightly. - Assemble the Empanadas:
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Roll out dough and cut circles.
Place filling in the center of each circle.
Fold and seal edges.Brush with beaten egg and place on a baking sheet. - Bake:
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, until golden brown.
Notes
- Flaky dough filled with seasoned ground chicken, bell peppers, and olives, baked to golden perfection. A delicious and easy snack or meal option.
Enjoy these golden-brown empanadas warm, straight from the oven, for a tasty and satisfying treat.
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