Empanadas Recipe – Eats Now

Name: Empanadas
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 bay leaf; 1 garlic clove, crushed; 1/4 pound skinless, boneless chicken; 1 medium-sized potato; 1 large onion, chopped; 1 tomato, peeled, seeded and chopped; 3 garlic cloves, minced; 1 teaspoon cumin powder; 1/4 teaspoon paprika; Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste; 3 tablespoons vegetable oil; 3 cups (approximately) vegetable oil; 2 cups water; 2 cups precooked white cornmeal; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon butter at room temperature; 1 tablespoon cornstarch or yuca starch; 1 teaspoon bijol (optional, see note)

Servings: persons

1/2 bay leaf
1 garlic clove, crushed
1/4 pound skinless, boneless chicken
1 medium-sized potato
1 large onion, chopped
1 tomato, peeled, seeded and chopped
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon cumin powder
1/4 teaspoon paprika
Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
3 cups (approximately) vegetable oil
2 cups water
2 cups precooked white cornmeal
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon butter at room temperature
1 tablespoon cornstarch or yuca starch
1 teaspoon bijol (optional, see note)

1
In a deep pot, place enough water to cover the chicken, and add the bay leaf and crushed garlic.
2
Bring the liquid to a boil, add chicken, reduce heat and poach for 15 minutes.
3
Remove the chicken, drain and set aside.
4
Boil the potato in lightly salted water for about 20 minutes.
5
Remove and set aside.
6
When the potato is cool enough to handle, peel it and cut it into small cubes.
7
Cut up the chicken in the same manner.
8
In a large skillet over medium-high heat, saute the onion, tomato, minced garlic, cumin, paprika, salt and pepper in vegetable oil for about 10 minutes.
9
Stir often.
10
Add the diced meat and potato, stir well, heating thoroughly.
11
Set aside.

2052

kcal

Calories

195

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 bay leaf, 1 garlic clove, crushed, 1/4 pound skinless, boneless chicken, 1 medium-sized potato, and more.

Yes, Empanadas falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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