Chicken Empanadas

Chicken empanadas are a versatile and delicious classic in Latin American gastronomy. With a crunchy crust and juicy filling, they are perfect to enjoy on any occasion. Dare to prepare them and delight your loved ones with this homemade delicacy.

Chicken Empanadas are a delicious dish that combines unique flavors and textures.

The soft and crunchy dough is baked until perfectly golden.

The filling of chicken, onion, tomato, and spices gives it an incomparable flavor that you won't be able to resist.

Chicken Empanadas

Appetizers
1 hour
8 Servings

Ingredients

2 cups of Corn flour

1 Chicken broth packet

1 ½ cup of Water

2 Chicken breasts

2 Garlic cloves

1 Small onion

1 Sweet pepper

2 Small tomatoes

1 pinch of Salt

Lizano sauce

Vegetable oil for frying

1 pinch of Pepper

Preparation

Step 1 : In a large bowl, mix the corn flour with the chicken broth and add water, mixing until a smooth dough is obtained.

Step 2 : Set aside.

Step 3 : For the chicken filling, cut the chicken breast into small pieces, cut the onion and tomato into small pieces, and chop the garlic and chili.

Step 4 : Then, in a skillet with oil, sauté the garlic and onion, add the chicken and sauté with salt, pepper, and Lizano sauce until cooked.

Step 5 : Remove from heat and set aside.

Step 6 : In another pan, heat oil to fry the empanadas.

Step 7 : To assemble the empanadas, cut a plastic bag in half and place one layer on a plate.

Step 8 : Take a little dough, form a ball the size of the palm of your hand, place it on the bag, and flatten it with another plate.

Step 9 : Add the filling in the center, fold the bag in half, and press along the edges to close the empanada.

Step 10 : Fry the empanadas in hot oil on both sides until golden and crispy.

Step 11 : Serve warm.

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