Chicken Empadinha

Name: Chicken Empadinha
Prep time: 35 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 60 min
Yield: 12 servings
Cuisine: Brazilian
Ingredients: 3 cups all-purpose flour; 1 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed; 2 egg yolks, beaten; 1 lb boneless chicken breast, shredded; 1 yellow onion, diced; 1/2 cup cream cheese, softened; 1 egg yolk, beaten

Flaky mini pastry pies filled with creamy savory chicken. These bite-sized pastries feature a tender butter crust and savory filling.

60 minMediumServes 12220 cal/serving

BrazilianAppetizerStovetop and OvenStandardLow CarbNut-FreeLow-SodiumPork-FreeAlcohol-FreeNightshade-FreeCorn-Free

Ingredients

3 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
2 egg yolks, beaten
1 lb boneless chicken breast, shredded
1 yellow onion, diced
1/2 cup cream cheese, softened
1 egg yolk, beaten

Instructions

1

In a skillet over medium heat, cook 1 diced yellow onion until soft, then stir in 1 lb shredded boneless chicken breast and 1/2 cup softened cream cheese until combined, ensuring chicken reaches 165°F (74°C).
2

In a large bowl, mix 3 cups all-purpose flour, 1 cup cold and cubed unsalted butter, and 2 beaten egg yolks until a smooth pastry dough forms, then chill for 30 minutes.
3

Press dough into muffin tins, fill with chicken mixture, and seal tops with extra dough rounds.
4

Brush pastry tops with 1 beaten egg yolk and bake at 375°F for 25 minutes until golden.

Questions

Can I make Chicken Empadinha dairy-free?

Yes. The dairy in this entry is 1 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed, 1/2 cup cream cheese, softened. Swap the butter for olive oil where it melts, or a plant-based block butter where it is creamed; the cheese for a plant-based melting cheese (expect a milder flavor). The richness shifts slightly, but the method does not change.

Can I make Chicken Empadinha gluten-free?

Yes. The gluten in this entry is 3 cups all-purpose flour. Swap the flour for a 1-to-1 gluten-free baking blend (where it only thickens a sauce, half as much cornstarch also works). Everything else proceeds as written.

How long does Chicken Empadinha keep?

Refrigerate leftovers within two hours and eat them within three days. Reheat covered in a 300 F oven until warmed through.

Can I halve or double Chicken Empadinha?

Yes. As written it serves 12. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. Doubled, split it across two pans and rotate them halfway; one crowded pan bakes unevenly.

Serve it with

Vinagrete (Brazilian Tomato Onion Relish) sauce
Guarana Limeade Spritz drink
Caipirinha drink

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