Chicken and Chorizo Empanadas

Traditional Spanish-style pastry pockets filled with roasted chicken, spicy chorizo, cumin, and raisins, then baked until golden and crispy.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 425.2 kcals 4252 kcals
Carbohydrates 28.2 grams 281.8 grams
Fat 28.4 grams 284.2 grams
Protein 14.3 grams 142.5 grams
Cook Time
75 mins
Produces
10 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

Dairy
150
g
Unsalted Butter
melted and cooled
1
piece
Egg
free-range, lightly beaten for dough
1
piece
Egg
beaten, for glazing
Fruits
50
g
GrainsCereals
Meat
4
piece
Chicken Thighs
on the bone and skin on
100
g
Chorizo
British-style, finely diced
NutsSeeds
1
clove
Garlic
crushed
0.5
tsp
1
pinch
Salt
to taste
1
pinch
Pepper
to taste
OilsFats
15
ml
Olive Oil
for frying
Vegetables
1
piece
Onion
finely chopped

Steps

  • Heat the oven to 180°C.
  • Season chicken thighs and roast for 45 minutes until cooked through.
  • Mix flour, salt, melted butter, egg, and 3-5 tablespoons of water to form a soft dough.
  • Knead the dough until smooth and set aside to rest.
  • Sauté the onion in oil for 10-12 minutes until soft.
  • Add garlic, chorizo, cumin, and raisins and cook for 5-8 minutes.
  • Shred the roasted chicken meat and mix it into the chorizo mixture.
  • Increase oven temperature to 200°C and line a tray with parchment.
  • Roll dough to 3-4mm thickness and cut ten 12cm discs.
  • Fill discs, seal the edges into semicircles, and crimp with a fork.
  • Brush with beaten egg and bake for 15-20 minutes until golden.