Chicken Empanadas Venezolanas
A traditional Venezuelan dish, these empanadas are filled with spicy chicken and are a perfect snack for any occasion.
Ingredients
- ●1 pound chicken breastboneless and skinless
- ●2 teaspoons unique spices (aji panca, cumin, smoked paprika)mix of aji panca and smoked paprika for a unique flavor
- ●4-6 pieces empanada doughhomemade or store-bought
- ●1/2 cup vegetable oilfor brushing empanadas
- ●1 medium oniondiced
- ●3 cloves garlicminced
- ●1/4 cup chopped cilantrofor garnish
- ●1 cup salsaoptional for serving
Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- 2
Prepare the empanada dough according to package instructions or make homemade empanada dough.
- 3
In a pan, heat 1/4 cup of vegetable oil over medium heat.
- 4
Add the diced onion and cook until translucent, about 5 minutes.
- 5
Add the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute.
- 6
Add the chicken breast and cook until browned, about 5-7 minutes.
- 7
Add the unique spices and cook for an additional minute.
- 8
Let the chicken cool and then shred it.
- 9
Assemble the empanadas by placing a tablespoon of the chicken mixture onto one half of the empanada dough, brush the edges with water and fold the other half over.
- 10
Brush the tops of the empanadas with the remaining vegetable oil.
- 11
Bake the empanadas in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until golden brown.
- 12
Garnish with chopped cilantro and serve with salsa, if desired.