Chicken And Black Bean Empanadas Recipes

CHIPOTLE CHICKEN AND BLACK BEAN EMPANADAS

Steps:

• Pre-heat the oven to 190F
• Heat oil in a skillet and add chopped onions.
• Saute onions till golden brown, then add black beans and saute for 2 minutes over medium flames.
• Now, add beans and carrot and saute-cook for another 3-4 minutes (sautéing every 2 minutes over medium flames).
• Add green bell peppers, shredded chicken, chipotle spice, hot sauce, salt and saute everything evenly.
• Cook this mixture for another 4-5 minutes while stirring every minute.
• Turn off the heat and let the mixture cool.
• Add the Mexican cheese and mix everything evenly.
• In a small bowl, whisk egg + butter together.
• Take 1 biscuit dough ball and divide it into 2 parts.
• Roll one part in a circular shape and hold the disc in your hand.
• Take 2 tbsp of filling and place it on the middle of the circle.
• Dab the egg mix on the edges of the circular disc and close the circle to form a half moon shape (empanada).
• Place the uncooked empanada on a flat surface and press the back of a fork along the rounded edge to further seal and create a pattern, and place on one of the prepared baking sheets.
• Follow the above steps till all empanadas are filled and placed on baking sheet.
• Bake for 15-18 minutes or until golden brown in color.
• Remove the empanadas from oven and place on serving tray.
• Sprinkle with some freshly chopped cilantro, add choice of dips and serve fresh.

CHICKEN AND BLACK BEAN EMPANADAS

Steps:

• 1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.
• 2. In a large bowl combine chicken, both cheeses, salsa, diced tomatoes, and cumin. Mix well to combine.
• 3. Unroll pie crusts onto a flat surface, and using a 4 inch cutter cut out 6 circles.
• 4. Divide chicken mixture into equal portions and place each portion on top of the pie crusts. Fold crusts over and pinch the edges together to seal. Using a fork crimp the edges of the pinched crusts to make hash marks to make sure they are sealed.
• 5. Put empanadas on a baking sheet, and using a knife make a couple small slits in the top of them to allow steam to escape while they cook.
• 6. (if desired) Brush with egg wash and place into preheated oven, baking for 15 minutes or until crust is a golden brown. May be served with sour cream or salsa.

CHICKEN AND BLACK BEAN EMPANADAS

Steps:

• Heat oil over medium-high heat in a large skillet. Saute onions and garlic until onions are soft and translucent, about 4 minutes. Add spices, stir to mix fully, and cook for 2 to 3 minutes. Add black beans and chicken and season with salt and pepper, to taste. Cook until black beans are heated through, about 5 minutes, then remove from heat and let mixture cool fully. Add cilantro and stir well.
• Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
• Lay out a sheet of puff pastry on a lightly floured surface. Flour the top of the dough and roll out the puff pastry until it is about 1/16-inch thick and about 12 inches by 16 inches.
• Trim edges to size, if necessary. Cut 4-inch strips crosswise and lengthwise making 12 (4 by 4-inch) squares. Make sure the squares are well floured and stack them in a little pile.
• To form empanadas: Fill a little dish with some room temperature water. Imagine each square you work with is separated in half by a diagonal. Place a couple tablespoons of filling in the top half. Dip a finger into the water and moisten the edges of the top half with water. Fold the bottom half to meet the edges of the top half. Use a fork to pinch and seal the edges. Lightly brush the tops with vegetable oil. Place finished pockets on a nonstick baking sheet and bake about 12 to 14 minutes, or until golden brown and puffy.
• Serve with salsa, sour cream and green onions.

SOUTHWEST EMPANADAS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper.
• In a large bowl, mix together the beans, cheese and chicken. Working in batches, lay out the empanada wrappers on a clean work surface. Place a heaping tablespoon of the bean filling into the center of each wrapper. Fold the dough over the filling to form a half-moon shape and press the edge to seal. Using a fork, crimp the edge to completely seal. Transfer the empanadas to the prepared baking sheets.
• In a small bowl, whisk the egg with 2 tablespoons water. Brush the empanadas with the egg wash. Bake until golden brown, 15 to 20 minutes.

CHICKEN AND BEAN PUFF PASTRY EMPANADAS

Steps:

• Heat oil over medium-high heat in a large skillet. Saute onions and garlic until onions are soft and translucent, about 4 minutes. Add spices, stir to mix fully, and cook for 2 to 3 minutes. Add black beans and chicken and season with salt and pepper, to taste. Cook until black beans are heated through, about 5 minutes, then remove from heat and let mixture cool fully. Add cilantro and stir well.
• Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
• Lay out a sheet of puff pastry on a lightly floured surface. Flour the top of the dough and roll out the puff pastry until it is about 1/16-inch thick and about 12 inches by 16 inches.
• Trim edges to size, if necessary. Cut 4-inch strips crosswise and lengthwise making 12 (4 by 4-inch) squares. Make sure the squares are well floured and stack them in a little pile.
• To form empanadas:
• Fill a little dish with some room temperature water. Imagine each square you work with is separated in half by a diagonal. Place a couple tablespoons of filling in the top half. Dip a finger into the water and moisten the edges of the top half with water. Fold the bottom half to meet the edges of the top half. Use a fork to pinch and seal the edges. Lightly brush the tops with vegetable oil. Place finished pockets on a nonstick baking sheet and bake about 12 to 14 minutes, or until golden brown and puffy.
• In a medium bowl, combine the chopped tomatoes, pineapple, garlic, jalapeno and scallions. Mix well. Add lime juice, sugar, and salt, to taste. Toss well. Serve with the Chicken Empanadas.

SMOKY BLACK BEAN AND CORN EMPANADAS

Steps:

• Heat oven to 400°F. Line large cookie sheet with cooking parchment paper.
• In nonstick 10-inch skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add onion and garlic; cook and stir 4 to 6 minutes or until softened. Add chili powder, salt and chipotle chile; cook and stir 1 minute. Remove from heat; stir in black beans and corn.
• On lightly floured surface, unroll 1 pie crust. Roll to 14-inch circle. Cut out four 6-inch circles. Repeat with remaining pie crust. Spoon about 1/4 cup black bean mixture and 2 tablespoons cheese over half of each round to within 1/2 inch of edge.
• Brush edges with water. Fold dough over filling; press edges firmly with fork to seal. Place on cookie sheet. Cut 3 small slits on top of each empanada.
• Bake 13 to 18 minutes or until golden brown and filling is hot. Serve warm.

CHICKEN, BEAN AND CHEESE EMPANADAS

Steps:

• In a large saute pan, brown chicken in heated olive oil.
• Add sazon, oregano and fill with water until chicken in half covered.
• Cook Chicken thoroughly, about 30-40 minutes. Drain water.
• Let cool until easy to handle.
• Remove skin and shred chicken.
• Mix into chicken balance of ingredients, except for discos. Let cool.
• Preheat oven to 375.
• Thaw discos if frozen.
• Take mixture and add 1-2 tbsps and put on center of disco.
• Fold into half moon and secure edges with fork tongs.
• Ley empanadas on a baking sheet and brush top with butter.
• Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until top is brown.
• Serve warm and enjoy.