Venezuelan Chicken Empanadas
A classic Venezuelan dish, these empanadas are filled with spicy chicken and perfect for a snack or meal.
Ingredients
- ●1 pound chicken breastboneless and skinless
- ●1 medium onionchopped
- ●2 cloves garlicminced
- ●2 teaspoons cuminground
- ●1 teaspoon paprikasmoked
- ●1 teaspoon fiery pepperdiced
- ●2 cups all-purpose flourfor empanada dough
- ●1 cup waterfor empanada dough
Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- 2
In a pan, heat 2 tablespoons of oil over medium heat.
- 3
Add the chopped onion and cook until translucent.
- 4
Add the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute.
- 5
Add the cumin, paprika, and diced fiery pepper. Cook for 1 minute.
- 6
Add the chicken breast and cook until browned.
- 7
In a separate bowl, mix together the flour and water to make the empanada dough.
- 8
Roll out the dough to a thickness of 1/8 inch.
- 9
Cut out circles of dough using a cookie cutter or the rim of a glass.
- 10
Place a spoonful of the chicken mixture onto one half of the dough circle.
- 11
Fold the dough in half and press the edges to seal.
- 12
Brush the tops with egg wash and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown.