Chicken Empadinhas (Mini Chicken Pies)
Chicken empadinhas offer a perfect balance between golden pastry and a tender, flavorful filling. This delicate treat is ideal for gatherings or as a simple snack or appetizer.
🛒 Ingredients
12 servings
- 10.5 oz pie crust or puff pastry
- 10.5 oz cooked and shredded chicken
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 3 tbsp heavy cream or béchamel sauce
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
- Spices to taste
- 1 egg yolk, for egg wash
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- 1
Sauté the chopped onion in a skillet.
- 2
Add the cooked and shredded chicken, then season with salt, pepper, and spices.
- 3
Mix in the heavy cream or béchamel sauce.
- 4
Cut the dough into circles using a round cutter or glass.
- 5
Place a portion of the chicken mixture on a dough circle, cover with another circle, and seal the edges tightly.
- 6
Brush the tops with the egg yolk.
- 7
Bake in the oven at 350°F for 20 to 25 minutes until golden brown.
💡 Chef's Tip
Prepare the filling in advance. Brush with egg wash just before baking for a beautiful golden finish. Serve warm for the best flavor.
