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Ingredients
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Dough Ingredients
Filling Ingredients
Method
Dough Preparation
- 1
Prepare Puff Pastry
Thaw the puff pastry according to package instructions. Once thawed, roll it out on a lightly floured surface to about 1/8 inch thickness.
- 2
Cut Dough
Using a round cutter or a glass, cut out circles from the rolled pastry, approximately 4-5 inches in diameter.
Filling Preparation
- 3
Sauté Vegetables
In a skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and sauté for 3-4 minutes until translucent. Add minced garlic and diced red bell pepper, cooking for an additional 2-3 minutes.
- 4
Combine Filling Ingredients
In a mixing bowl, combine the shredded chicken, sautéed vegetables, cumin, paprika, salt, black pepper, and chopped parsley. Mix well until evenly combined.
Empanada Assembly
- 5
Fill the Dough
Place a spoonful of the chicken filling in the center of each dough circle. Be careful not to overfill.
- 6
Seal the Empanadas
Fold the dough over the filling to create a half-moon shape. Press the edges together to seal, and use a fork to crimp the edges for a decorative touch.
- 7
Baking
- 8
Preheat Oven
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- 9
Bake Empanadas
Place the assembled empanadas on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown.
