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Empanadas de Pollo (Chicken turnovers)

 

empanadas-chicken-doneLast year I had the honor of meeting, through e-mails and social media, the inventor of the “Empanada Fork” Hipatia Lopez. We connected immediately.
Hipatia-and-JohannyHipatia is a bold entrepreneur that works hard to get what she wants. So, when Hipatia Invited me to the Latina Beauty, Hair & Wellness Expo, I was thrilled. I learned so much from her and  we had a great time.
When I got home, I though about preparing empanadas the next day and share the recipe.

Here’s the step by step process.

Shredded chicken

You need shredded Chicken

Oilve Oil
Onion

Green pepper
Garlic

Olive oil, onion, green pepper and garlic

Cook the veggies

Sautee the onion, green pepper and garlic in the olive oil, about 2 minutes.

empanada-chicken-vegetables

Add the chicken and stir.

empanada-chicken-veggies-cooking

Add 2 teaspoons of tomato paste, 1/4 teaspoon of oregano and 1/2 teaspoon of black pepper and stir again.

empanada-cooking-chicken

Add 1/2 a cup of chicken broth and let it reduce. Add chopped cilantro and cook for 5 minutes. Let the mixture cool before making the empanadas.

empanada-filling-chicken

Make the empanadas by adding one tablespoon of the chicken on one side of the disc.

Use your Empanada Fork or a regular fork to close the empanadas

Fold the disc and use the Empanada Fork or a regular fork to press it.

before frying

Now they are ready for frying.

empanadas de pollo

empanadas de pollo

Ingredients:

  • 1 pound of chicken breast.
  • 1 teaspoon of fresh lemon juice
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 medium onion, diced
  • 1 green pepper, diced
  • 1/2 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
  • 1/2 cup chicken stock
  • 2 teaspoon tomato paste
  • 1/4 oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 tablespoon of olive oil
  • 10 empanadas (frozen discs)
  • oil for frying

Preparation: Boil the chicken breast with a teaspoon of lemon juice. Let it cool before shredding.

In a sauté pan heat the olive oil on medium-high heat. Add the onion, green pepper and garlic, cook until soft. Add the shredded chicken, stir.

Add two teaspoons of tomato paste, oregano and pepper, stir again. Pour the chicken stock and let it reduce. Finish with some chopped cilantro. Let the mixture get cool completely before making the empanadas.

Make the empanadas: Take one of the empanadas discs and place one tablespoon of the cooked chicken on one side. Press with the empanada fork or a regular fork.

Heat the Oil and fry until golden brown.

Enjoy!

XOXO,

Johanny


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About Johanny Casillas

Hola! My name is Johanny. I was born and raised on the beautiful Island of the Dominican Republic. I'm a child of God, mother to a beautiful young lady, and a Military wife. I have a passion for cooking and all things creative.

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  1. Hipatia Lopez says

    July 23, 2015 at 2:31 pm

    Love all your food posts and you make me hungry!! Keep up the great work and dream big!!!! Thank you!!! xoxo

    Reply
  2. Kara Benz says

    July 23, 2015 at 3:02 pm

    These empanadas look delicious! I love to make empanadas and I was taught how when I lived in Costa Rica back in the 90’s… they are my husband’s favorite to this day 🙂

    Reply
  3. Francesca @The Hungry Homemaker Blog says

    July 23, 2015 at 3:35 pm

    I loooooove Empanadas! I’ve never tried to make them before, but this post makes me want to give them a try!

    Reply
  4. Tiffany says

    July 24, 2015 at 3:25 am

    This looks SO yummy! I definitely am going to try these….I’ll have to bake mine since I can’t do fried, but it seems like it’ll still be good 🙂

    Reply
    • johannyc says

      July 25, 2015 at 3:00 pm

      Thanks Tiffany!

      Reply
  5. Kristen says

    July 24, 2015 at 1:04 pm

    Wow these look amazing! Have this saved so next meal plan we are gonna try these!

    Reply
    • johannyc says

      July 25, 2015 at 3:00 pm

      Glad you like the post Kristen!

      Reply
  6. lisa serrano says

    July 24, 2015 at 6:49 pm

    These look so crispy and light, but filled with so many flavors. I just want to eat them up! That empanada fork makes it so easy. I remember my mother using a fork for her bean and beef empanadas.

    Reply
    • johannyc says

      July 25, 2015 at 2:59 pm

      I used to use a fork as well, this gadget is perfect!

      Reply
  7. Anne Campbell says

    July 25, 2015 at 5:07 am

    I’ve never made empanadas, but I’ve always wanted to learn how. What type of green pepper do you use, and where do you buy the pastry discs? This recipe sounds delicious!

    Reply
    • johannyc says

      July 25, 2015 at 2:58 pm

      Anne,
      You can use bell pepper or frying peppers. The pastry discs you can buy anywhere where Spanish food is sold. I live in Jersey I bought mines at shoprite

      Reply

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