Empanadas de Pollo al Verdeo (Chicken and Spring Onion Empanadas)

Chicken Breast - Meat and Poultry

This exquisite, yet so easy-to-make chicken empanada recipe is just amazing. If made for adults only, I like adding a little bit of white wine to the chicken for extra flavor.

Empanadas de Pollo al Verdeo Chicken and Spring Onion Empanadas

Brief

Prep 25 mins

Cook: 20 mins

Additional: 15 mins

Total: 1hr

Servings: 12

Yield: 12 empanadas

Empanadas de Pollo al Verdeo (Chicken and Spring Onion Empanadas)

Ingredients

cooking spray

1 tablespoon butter

1 bunch spring onions

finely chopped

1 clove garlic

minced

1 pound skinless

boneless chicken breasts

cut into small cubes

salt and ground black pepper to taste

12 empanada pastry discs

1 egg

beaten

Meat and Poultry

Directions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Line 2 baking sheets with aluminum foil; grease with cooking spray.

Step 2

Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook and stir spring onions and garlic until tender about 5 minutes. Add chicken; cook and stir until no longer pink in the center about 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Remove from heat and let cool about 10 minutes.

Step 3

Arrange pastry discs on a flat work surface. Dab a little water around the rims. Place a large tablespoonful of the chicken mixture in the center; fold pastry over and press with a fork to seal.

Step 4

Transfer empanadas to the prepared baking sheets. Brush beaten egg over the tops.

Step 5

Bake in the preheated oven until golden 10 to 15 minutes. Let cool for 5 minutes before serving.

Nutritional Information

Empanadas de Pollo al Verdeo (Chicken and Spring Onion Empanadas)

Servings Per Recipe:12

Calories: 169.5

% Daily Value *

Protein: 11.2g 23%

Carbohydrates: 21.5g 7%

Dietary Fiber: 1.5g 6%

Sugars: 0.5g

Fat: 4.7g 7%

Saturated Fat: 1.5g 7%

Cholesterol: 37.6mg 13%

Vitamin A Iu: 241.6IU 5%

Niacin Equivalents: 3.9mg 30%

Vitamin B6: 0.1mg 7%

Vitamin C: 3.6mg 6%

Folate: 14.8mcg 4%

Calcium: 19.7mg 2%

Iron: 0.6mg 3%

Magnesium: 10.4mg 4%

Potassium: 106mg 3%

Sodium: 225mg 9%

Calories From Fat: 42.4

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Nutrition information is provided for reference only. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.