Description
These Authentic Cuban Chicken Empanadas are a delicious savory hand pie filled with seasoned shredded chicken, olives, and aromatic spices, all enveloped in a crispy golden crust. Perfect for a flavorful snack or a satisfying meal!
Ingredients
Scale
Dough:
- 12 empanada dough rounds ((or store-bought empanada discs))
Filling:
- 1 chicken bouillon cube
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs (thawed)
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 cup diced onion
- 1 medium green bell pepper (thinly sliced lengthwise)
- 1/4 cup jarred red pimientos (thinly sliced lengthwise)
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1/4 cup dry cooking wine (vino seco)
- 4 ounces tomato sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon oregano
- Salt + pepper (to taste)
- ½ cup Spanish pimiento stuffed olive slices
- Canola oil (for frying)
Instructions
- Cook the Chicken: In a large pot, dissolve the bouillon cube in water, add chicken thighs, and boil until cooked. Shred the chicken.
- Prepare the Filling: Saute onions, peppers, pimientos, garlic, then add wine, tomato sauce, spices, shredded chicken, and olives. Cook briefly.
- Assemble the Empanadas: Place filling on dough, seal, and fry.
- Fry the Empanadas: Heat oil, fry empanadas until golden brown.
- Serve: Drain and enjoy the crispy empanadas!
Notes
- For added flavor, you can include raisins or capers in the filling.
- Store any leftover empanadas in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Main Course
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Cuban
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 empanada
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
Keywords: Cuban, Chicken, Empanadas, Hand Pies, Savory, Appetizer, Snack, Frying
