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Spicy Chicken Empanadas (Paula Deen)

Recipe #298317 | 35 min | 20 min prep | 10 -12 empanadas (Change Servings)
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RECIPE BY: mailbelle

DH and I watched Paula Deen make these today and he's anxious for me to try them now! These were served at Paula's surprise 60th birthday party. Using a rotisserie chicken from the deli and refrigerated pie crust for the dough are great shortcuts.

Posted on: Apr 14, 2008

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Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1 medium yellow onion, finely diced
  • 1 (4 1/4 ounce) can diced green chilis
  • 1/2 jalapeno, seeded and finely diced (optional)
  • 2 garlic clove, minced
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 rotisserie-cooked chicken, picked and finely chopped
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro leaves
  • 2 cups grated monterey jack pepper cheese
  • salt & freshly ground black pepper
  • prepared pie dough
  • 1 egg, mixed with 1 tablespoon water, for egg wash
  • peanut oil, for fryer

    • Directions

    1. 1
      Heat vegetable oil in a medium saute pan; add onions, green chiles, jalapenos, garlic and cumin and saute until onions are translucent.
    2. 2
      In large bowl combine chicken, lime juice and cilantro. Add the onion-chili mixture and mix. Stir in cheese and season with salt and pepper, to taste.
    3. 3
      Using a 4-inch ring mold (biscuit cutter), cut circles from prepared pie dough. Put about 1 tablespoon of the chicken mixture in center of dough. Brush egg wash around circumference of the dough. Fold top half over to form a half circle. Seal with the tines of a fork.
    4. 4
      Heat a deep-fryer to 325 degrees with peanut oil. Submerge a few empanadas into oil until golden brown, about 2 minutes. Remove and drain on paper towels.

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    Nutrition Facts

    Serving Size 1 empanadas 137g

    Recipe makes 10 empanadas)

    The following items or measurements are not included below:

    1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves

    Calories 267
    Calories from Fat 164 (61%)
    Amount Per Serving %DV
    Total Fat 18.2g 28%
    Saturated Fat 7.1g 35%
    Monounsaturated Fat 6.1g
    Polyunsaturated Fat 3.5g
    Trans Fat 0.0g
    Cholesterol 93mg 31%
    Sodium 320mg 13%
    Potassium 206mg 5%
    Total Carbohydrate 2.4g 0%
    Dietary Fiber 0.4g 1%
    Sugars 1.1g
    Protein 22.8g 45%
    Vitamin A 411mcg 8%
    Vitamin B6 0.3mg 15%
    Vitamin B12 0.4mcg 7%
    Vitamin C 10mg 16%
    Vitamin E 0mcg 3%
    Calcium 186mg 18%
    Iron 1mg 6%

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