25 Of The Most Amazing Filipino Chicken Empanada Recipes
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Empanadas are a delicious and nutritious food. They are thought to originate from Spain but are also a big part of Latino and South American cuisine.
They are pastry parcels filled with various foods like meat, vegetables, and cheese.
If you fancy trying some empanadas but you don’t know where to start then don’t worry – there are lots of brilliant recipes for empanadas on the internet.
The only problem is, there are so many recipes that it is hard to know which ones are best!
We have put together this list of 25 of the most amazing recipes for Filipino-style chicken empanadas, so you can have a go at making this delicious meal in the comfort of your kitchen.
These tasty empanadas take 30 minutes to prepare, and only 35 minutes to cook. You can do the preparation ahead of time so there is less to do when your guests arrive.
The shredded chicken is tender and juicy and packed into empanadas with tasty peppers and onions.
The garlic flavor is punchy but well balanced, creating the perfect mouthful of food.
The traditional Argentinian way to make these empanadas is to include a hard-boiled egg chopped up into the mixture. Chicken thighs are used instead of chicken breast as they are much juicier.
The chicken and vegetables are flavored with garlic, paprika, cayenne pepper, and oregano.
Some empanada recipes require you to fry the empanadas in oil, but these are baked in the oven which makes them healthier and easier to make.
You make a big batch of them and freeze some, or eat them throughout the week for your lunch.
They also make a great lunchbox alternative to sandwiches. It takes 100 minutes to make this recipe, including preparation, chilling the dough, and cooking.
This chicken empanada recipe is quicker to make than some of the others, taking just under an hour from start to finish.
It serves 6 so is ideal for a weeknight family dinner, along with a refreshing side salad. They are packed with plenty of fresh vegetables which makes them a nutritious option.
These tasty empanadas are packed with different types of cheese as well as chicken, making them a real treat for your tastebuds. The chicken is seasoned in a Mexican style with mouth-watering spices.
This recipe is great for a lovely snack, an exciting lunch, or a light dinner. You could also make up a batch of empanadas to serve as part of a party buffet or as appetizers.
It’s even quicker to make if you have some leftover shredded chicken or you buy a rotisserie chicken from the grocery store.
If you are in a rush, you can also buy pre-made pastry instead of making your own.
This recipe is a twist on the classic empanada. It uses buffalo-style chicken instead of traditional Spanish or Mexican-style chicken but still encases it in the golden pastry crust.
Try serving these empanadas on game day instead of your usual buffalo chicken wings.
This recipe is inspired by Puerto-Rican flavors to create healthy empanadas that are delicious and versatile.
The flavors are tangy, fresh, and light, with just the right amount of spice and garlic. There are plenty of healthy vegetables to help you hit your five a day!
If you have some leftover chicken to use up then this recipe is ideal. It’s also great if you want to make a big batch of empanadas ahead of time and freeze them to enjoy at a later date.
This can save you a lot of time if you are planning a party. Flavored with cilantro and cumin, the taste will blow you away.
If you enjoy the fusion of different foods then you will love this recipe.
A classic Indian dish- butter chicken – is used to fill the empanadas instead of the classic Mexican style seasoning. This makes for a really interesting meal that will certainly surprise your guests.
You can serve these empanadas with mango chutney and mint yogurt to continue the Indian theme.
These empanadas are an explosion of flavor – with garlic, chili powder, fresh lime juice, olives, rocoto peppers, onions, hard-boiled eggs, and chicken.
The dough is easy to make from scratch and you will be surprised at how easy this recipe is to recreate.
You will love the flavors in these Argentinian-style chicken empanadas.
The trick to making the perfect empanada is to not overfill the pastry. You want a little pocket of space inside the pastry so it doesn’t burst when it fills with hot air in the oven.
There’s also a handy tutorial video with this recipe.
This simple recipe is easy to make but the result is very impressive. Diced pepper and onion are added to tomatoes and tomato puree, shredded chicken, chicken stock, and garlic paste.
A little bit of vinegar gives a slightly sour edge to contrast the sweetness of the tomato.
The main seasonings used in this recipe are paprika, garlic, cumin, and a bay leaf.
The chicken is cooked with tomatoes and onions to create a moist filling for the golden pastry. This recipe is easier to make if you have a food processor or a blender.
This step-by-step recipe takes you through the process of making empanadas easily at home. The result is a delicious batch of perfect empanadas that will impress your family friends.
The dough for these empanadas is easy to make in a food processor. The recipe makes enough empanadas for 8 people, so it is perfect for a family gathering or to cook for your friends.
These miniature chicken empanadas are perfect for parties or to serve as an appetizer. By refrigerating the pie crust you can put these empanadas together very quickly.
Summary
With this list, you will now be able to find your perfect recipe so that you can make delicious empanadas at home.
