Baked Chicken Empanadas Recipe | Delicious Chicken Empanada | Empanadas Recipe

empanada dough

🥗Healthier: whole wheat dough

💰Cheaper: store-bought pastry

Whole wheat dough adds fiber and nutrients.

black olives

🥗Healthier: green olives

💰Cheaper: canned olives

Green olives are lower in sodium.

chicken

🥗Healthier: turkey

💰Cheaper: canned chicken

Turkey is leaner and lower in fat.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil has a higher smoke point.

Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).

Cook chicken in a skillet over medium heat until no longer pink, about 10-12 minutes.

Remove chicken and shred it using two forks.

In the same skillet, heat olive oil and sauté onion and garlic until translucent, about 3-4 minutes.

Add bell pepper and cook for another 2-3 minutes until softened.

Stir in shredded chicken, cumin, paprika, black olives, hard-boiled eggs, parsley, salt, and black pepper; mix well.

Remove the mixture from heat and let it cool slightly.

Roll out empanada dough on a floured surface and cut into circles.

Place a spoonful of the chicken mixture in the center of each circle.

Fold the dough over to create a half-moon shape and seal the edges with a fork.

Brush the tops with egg wash for a golden finish.

Place empanadas on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.

Bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown.

Serve warm with chimichurri sauce or salsa.

Cooking Techniques

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