Chicken Empanadas6
broiler-fryer chicken thighs, skinned, boned, cut into small
pieces (about 1 1/2 pounds boneless thighs)
2 teaspoons grated fresh ginger
1 clove garlic, minced
2/3 cup chopped green onion, tops included
2 teaspoons chopped cilantro
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 tomatoes, peeled, chopped
1/2 cup chopped black olives
1/2 cup seedless raisins
1 potato, cooked, peeled, chopped
3 refrigerated (9-inch folded) pie crusts
1 egg, beaten
Sprinkle chicken with ginger and garlic. In 10-inch nonstick frypan, place oil
and heat to medium temperature. Add chicken; sprinkle with onion and cilantro.
Cook about 5 minutes without stirring, then stir and cook 5 minutes more.
Sprinkle with salt and pepper; add tomatoes and olives. Raise temperature to
medium-high and cook, uncovered, until liquid is absorbed, about 10 minutes.
Stir in potato and raisins; remove from heat and set aside for about 5 minutes
to cool slightly. Unfold each pie shell and cut four-inch rounds from each
shell; make one more circle from scraps from each shell (total 15 rounds). Place
1/4 cup half-moon shape (like a turnover). Seal edge by crimping with fork.
Brush tops with beaten egg; place on ungreased baking sheet. Bake in 375 degrees
F. oven about 20 minutes until brown. Serve hot. Makes 15 small pies. (5
servings of 3 each).
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Recipe from the National Chicken Council