Pollo Empanadas con Chimichurri

Ingredientes

• para the Empanadas:
• 2 cups cooked shredded pollo 🍗
• 1 pequeño cebolla, finely picado en cubos 🧅
• 0.5 red bell pepper, picado en cubos 🌶️
• 2 cloves ajo, minced 🧄
• 1 tsp paprika ahumada 🌿
• 1 tsp ground cumin ✨
• 0.5 tsp sal 🧂
• 0.25 tsp pimienta negra ⚫
• 1 tbsp aceite de oliva 🫒
• 0.25 cup pollo broth 🍲
• 0.5 cup shredded mozzarella o cheddar queso (opcional) 🧀
• 8 empanada dough discs (store-bought o homemade) 🥟
• 1 egg, beaten (para egg wash) 🥚
• para the Chimichurri Sauce:
• 1 cup fresco parsley, picado 🌿
• 2 cloves ajo, minced 🧄
• 0.5 tsp red pepper flakes (opcional) 🌶️
• 1 tsp dried oregano 🌿
• 0.25 cup red wine vinegar 🍷
• 0.5 cup aceite de oliva 🫒
• 0.5 tsp sal 🧂

Instrucciones

1. 1Prepare the Filling
2. 21️⃣ saltea the Aromatics: calienta aceite de oliva in a sartén over fuego medio. Add cebollas y bell peppers, cooking until softened (about 3-4 minutes). 🧅🌶️
3. 32️⃣ Add the Spices & pollo: Stir in ajo, paprika ahumada, cumin, sal, y pimienta negra. Add shredded pollo y pollo broth. cocina para 3-4 minutes until combined y heated through. Let cool. 🍗✨
4. 4Assemble the Empanadas
5. 53️⃣ Fill the Dough: Place a spoonful de pollo filling in the center de each empanada disc. If desired, sprinkle con queso. 🧀
6. 64️⃣ Seal the Edges: Fold the dough in half y press the edges con a fork to seal tightly. 🥟✨
7. 7Bake o Fry
8. 85️⃣ Choose Your Cooking Method:
9. 9Baking Option: Brush empanadas con beaten egg y bake at 375°F (190°C) para 20-25 minutes, until golden brown. 🍞🔥
10. 10Frying Option: calienta oil in a deep sartén y fry empanadas para 2-3 minutes per side, until golden y crispy. Drain on paper towels. 🛢️✨
11. 11Make the Chimichurri
12. 126️⃣ Blend the Sauce: In a bowl, mix parsley, ajo, red pepper flakes, oregano, red wine vinegar, aceite de oliva, y sal. Stir well y let sit para 10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld. 🌿
13. 13sirve & disfruta
14. 147️⃣ Plate the Dish: Drizzle chimichurri over the warm empanadas o sirve it on the side para dipping. sirve hot y disfruta! 🌟🥟