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Venezuelan Chicken Empanadas
Delicious empanadas filled with shredded chicken and spices, inspired by Venezuelan cuisine. Perfect as a snack or light meal.
⏱35 min🍽4 servings📊medium
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Ingredients
- ●1 package empanada dough (flaky)homemade or store-bought
- ●1 pound chicken breastcooked and shredded
- ●1 medium onionchopped
- ●3 cloves garlicminced
- ●1 teaspoon cuminground
- ●1 teaspoon paprikaground
- ●1/2 teaspoon saltto taste
- ●1/4 teaspoon black pepperto taste
- ●1 cup shredded cheese (warm)optional
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Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- 2
Roll out the empanada dough and cut into circles.
- 3
Place a tablespoon of shredded chicken in the center of each circle.
- 4
Add a sprinkle of onion, garlic, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper on top of the chicken.
- 5
Fold the dough in half to form a half-circle and press the edges together to seal.
- 6
Brush the tops with a little warm water and sprinkle with shredded cheese (if using).
- 7
Place the empanadas on a baking sheet and bake for 15-20 minutes, or until golden brown.
- 8
Serve warm and enjoy!