Chicken Empanadas
Golden pastry parcels packed with juicy chicken, peppers and onion, great hot or cold.
- Time1 hr 20
- LevelMedium
- Costabout £0.83 a head
- Oven200°C (180°C fan)
Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.
Ingredients
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Method
- 1
Rub the flour and butter together until like breadcrumbs. Mix in 1 egg, the water and a pinch of salt to form a dough. Wrap and chill for 30 minutes.
30 min - 2
Heat the oil in a pan and cook the onion and pepper for 8 minutes until soft.
8 min - 3
Add the chicken, paprika and cumin and cook for 8 minutes until cooked through. Stir in the tomato purée and cook for 1 minute. Season and cool.
8 min - 4
Heat the oven to 200°C (180°C fan). Roll out the dough and cut 12 circles about 12 cm across.
- 5
Fill each with a spoonful of chicken, fold over and press the edges with a fork. Brush with beaten egg.
- 6
Bake for 25 minutes until golden brown.
25 min
Double check before you cook. Recipes can contain mistakes. Any diet labels come from the ingredients as written in this recipe and are a guide, not a guarantee. Always check every ingredient and the packet label for allergens and cross contamination, and ask your doctor or dietitian what is right for you, especially with coeliac disease, diabetes or a serious allergy. This is not medical advice.