Description
Mini Chicken or Beef Empanadas with Chimichurri are the perfect blend of crispy crust and savory filling that will delight your taste buds. These bite-sized treats are ideal for parties, family dinners, or a quick snack any time of day. Stuffed with your choice of tender chicken or beef, these empanadas are packed with flavor and served alongside a vibrant chimichurri sauce that adds a fresh, herbaceous note. Easy to prepare and customizable to suit your preferences, they are sure to impress anyone who tries them.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 (17.3 ounce) package frozen empanada discs
- 1 pound cooked and shredded chicken or beef
- 1/2 cup chopped onion
- 1/4 cup chopped bell pepper
- 1 (4 ounce) can diced green chiles, drained
- 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 egg, beaten
- 1 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tablespoon red apple vinegar
- 1 teaspoon chili flakes (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, combine shredded chicken or beef with onion, bell pepper, green chiles, cilantro, spices, salt, and pepper.
- Place about 1/4 cup filling on each empanada disc. Fold over and seal edges with a fork.
- Brush tops with beaten egg and bake for 15-20 minutes until golden brown.
- For chimichurri sauce, mix parsley, cilantro, olive oil, garlic, vinegar, chili flakes (optional), salt, and pepper in a separate bowl.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Latin American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 310mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 40mg