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This recipe may contain allergens🇦🇷
Empanada
Medium 1 hr 30 min~350 kcal 5/10
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Empanadas de Pollo
Baked chicken empanadas filled with shredded chicken, onion, pepper, cumin, paprika, and green olives.
Medium⏱️ 1 hr 38 min📖 1 min readServes 8~310 kcal🇦🇷 Argentine🌍 Full translation
40 min prep 28 min cook 30 min rest
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Timeline
Total 1 h 38 min- Prep40 min
- Resting/Marinating30 min
- Cooking28 min
Ingredients
8 servings
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For the dough
- 3 su bardağı(~600 ml) Flour
- 130 gr Butter
- 1 adet Egg
- 0.5 su bardağı(~100 ml) Water
General
- 1 tatlı kaşığı(~10 ml) Salt
For the filling
- 450 gr Boiled chicken
- 1 adet Onion
- 1 adet Red capia pepper
- 0.5 su bardağı(~100 ml) Green olives
- 2 yemek kaşığı(~30 ml) Vegetable oil
For the spice mix
- 1 çay kaşığı(~5 ml) Cumin
- 1 tatlı kaşığı(~10 ml) Sweet paprika
For the topping
- 1 adet Egg yolk
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Instructions
- 1
Knead the flour, butter, egg, water, and half the salt into a dough.
- 2
Rest the dough in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.
30 min30:00 - 3
Dice the onion and red capia pepper, then soften them in vegetable oil for 6 minutes.
6 min06:00 - 4
Add the boiled chicken, green olives, cumin, sweet paprika, and remaining salt, then cook for 6 minutes into a dry filling.
6 min06:00 - 5
Cool the filling for 15 minutes.
15 min15:00 - 6
Roll out the dough, cut rounds, divide the chicken filling among them, and close into half moons.
- 7
Brush the empanadas with egg yolk and bake in a 190°C oven for 22 minutes.
22 min22:00
💡 Tip: Cool the chicken filling completely before placing it in the dough; a warm filling softens the butter dough and blurs the crimped edges.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Serve the empanadas warm with optional chimichurri or a yogurt based hot sauce.
Good sources
Approximate vitamin / mineral assessment based on the recipe's ingredients. For precise nutrition tracking, consult a doctor or dietitian.
- Protein source
- Iron
- Vitamin C
- Vitamin B12
Nutrition (per serving)
~310
kcal calories
15
g protein
34
g carbs
14
g fat
Protein 19%Carbs 42%Fat 39%
Approximate values, derived from ingredient amounts using USDA FoodData Central and TÜBİTAK Turkish Food Composition Database. Actual values can vary by roughly ±20% depending on cooking method, brand, and portion size. For diet or medical conditions, consult a dietitian or doctor.
This recipe may contain allergens
- Gluten
- Milk
- Egg
Allergens are derived automatically from the ingredient list, covering the main groups of the EU-14 food allergen standard (gluten, milk, eggs, peanuts, tree nuts, soy, seafood, sesame, celery, mustard). Cross-contamination (shared kitchen equipment, shared surfaces) isn't tracked, if you have a serious allergy, review the full ingredient list yourself and ask about preparation.
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FAQ
How many servings does Empanadas de Pollo make?
This recipe serves 8.How long does Empanadas de Pollo take?
Prep 40 minutes, cooking 28 minutes, including 30 minutes of passive resting; 98 minutes in total.Is Empanadas de Pollo difficult?
This recipe is rated medium.How many calories does Empanadas de Pollo have?
Approximately 310 kcal per serving. Protein: 15g, carbs: 34g, fat: 14g.Which allergens does Empanadas de Pollo contain?
This recipe contains Gluten, Milk, Egg. Check it against your dietary needs.Which cuisine does Empanadas de Pollo belong to?
This recipe belongs to Argentine cuisine.How many ingredients does Empanadas de Pollo need?
This recipe needs 13 ingredients.
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