Venezuelan Chicken Empanadas
A delicious Venezuelan-inspired dish featuring chicken empanadas with vibrant flavors. Perfect for a snack or light meal.
Ingredients
- ●1 pound chicken breast
- ●2 cups all-purpose flour
- ●1 teaspoon yeast
- ●1/2 teaspoon salt
- ●1/4 cup vegetable oil
- ●1 package empanada doughhomemade or store-bought
- ●1 cup shredded cheese
- ●1 medium onion
- ●2 cloves garlic
Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- 2
Prepare the empanada dough according to the package instructions.
- 3
In a pan, heat the oil over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic and cook until softened.
- 4
Add the chicken breast to the pan and cook until browned.
- 5
Shred the chicken and set aside.
- 6
On a floured surface, roll out the empanada dough to a thickness of about 1/8 inch.
- 7
Cut out circles of dough using a cookie cutter or the rim of a glass.
- 8
Place a tablespoon of shredded cheese in the center of each dough circle.
- 9
Add a spoonful of the chicken mixture on top of the cheese.
- 10
Fold the dough in half to form a half-circle and press the edges together to seal.
- 11
Brush the tops with a little water and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown.