Empanaditas de Pollo

Name: Empanaditas de Pollo
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Cuban
Ingredients: 2 cups cooked chicken breast, shredded; 2 tbsp olive oil; 1 cup yellow onion, diced; 1/2 cup green bell pepper, diced; 4 garlic cloves, minced; 1/2 cup tomato sauce; 1 tsp ground cumin; 1/2 tsp salt; 12 mini empanada dough discs; 2 cups vegetable oil

Mini golden pastries filled with a savory Cuban-style chicken sofrito. Deep-fried until crunchy for a handheld snack or party appetizer.

50 minMediumServes 6340 cal/serving

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Ingredients

2 cups cooked chicken breast, shredded
2 tbsp olive oil
1 cup yellow onion, diced
1/2 cup green bell pepper, diced
4 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 cup tomato sauce
1 tsp ground cumin
1/2 tsp salt
12 mini empanada dough discs
2 cups vegetable oil

Instructions

1

Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
2

Add 1 cup diced yellow onion, 1/2 cup diced green bell pepper, and 4 minced garlic cloves, cooking for 5 minutes until soft.
3

Stir in 2 cups shredded cooked chicken breast, 1/2 cup tomato sauce, 1 tsp ground cumin, and 1/2 tsp salt. Cook for 5 minutes until filling reaches an internal temperature of 165°F, then cool slightly.
4

Place a tablespoon of chicken mixture on each of the 12 mini empanada dough discs, fold in half, and crimp edges with a fork to seal.
5

Heat 2 cups vegetable oil in a deep pan to 350°F and fry empanaditas for 2 to 3 minutes per side until golden brown.

Questions

How long does Empanaditas de Pollo keep?

Refrigerate leftovers within two hours and eat them within three days. Reheat uncovered in a 400 F oven (or an air fryer) for a few minutes to bring the crust back; the microwave softens it.

Can I halve or double Empanaditas de Pollo?

Yes. As written it serves 6. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. When doubling on the stovetop, use your widest pan or work in two batches so the food sears instead of steaming.

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