Venezuelan Chicken Empanadas
Delicious empanadas filled with flavorful chicken, perfect for a dinner or snack.
Ingredients
- ●1 pound chicken breast
- ●1 package (2 dozen) empanada doughhomemade or store-bought
- ●3 cloves, minced garlic
- ●1/4 cup olive oil
- ●1/2 cup chicken broth
- ●1 teaspoon cumin
- ●1/2 teaspoon paprika
- ●1/2 teaspoon salt
- ●1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- ●1 cup shredded cheese (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- 2
In a large pan, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- 3
Add minced garlic and cook for 1-2 minutes, until fragrant.
- 4
Add chicken breast and cook until browned, about 5-6 minutes.
- 5
Add chicken broth, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper. Stir to combine.
- 6
Reduce heat to low and simmer for 10-12 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through.
- 7
Let chicken cool before shredding it.
- 8
Roll out empanada dough and cut into circles using a cookie cutter or glass.
- 9
Place a tablespoon of shredded chicken in the center of each dough circle.
- 10
Fold the dough in half and press edges to seal.
- 11
Brush tops with egg wash (beaten egg mixed with a little water) and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown.
- 12
Optional: Sprinkle shredded cheese on top of empanadas before baking.