GREEN CHILE CHICKEN AND QUESO EMPANADAS
Provided by Tyler Florence
Categories main-dish
Time 3h10m
Yield 20 empanadas
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Bring a pot of water to a boil; add the tomatillos, jalapeno, onion, and garlic. Simmer for 10 to 15 minutes until the tomatillos are soft. Drain and cool slightly. Combine the tomatillos, jalapeno, onion, garlic, cilantro, and lime juice in a blender. Add 1/4 cup of water and process to a coarse puree; season with a generous pinch of salt. You should have about 3 cups of this salsa verde.
- Combine the shredded chicken and queso fresco in a large mixing bowl. Pour in 1 1/2cups of the salsa verde and fold the ingredients together to moisten. Use as a filling for empanadas. Serve the remaining salsa verde on the side.
- In a large bowl, sift together the flour, masa harina, baking powder, and salt. Stir in the melted butter. Gradually add 1/2 cup to 3/4 cup of water, working it in with your hands to incorporate; the dough should be easy to handle and not sticky. Form the dough into a ball, wrap it in plastic, and chill for 30 minutes.
- Lightly flour your rolling pin and counter. Divide the dough in 1/2 so it will be easier to work with and roll it out to 1/8-inch thickness. Using a 4-inch cookie or biscuit cutter, cut out 10 circles of dough; repeat with the other 1/2.
- Spoon 2 generous tablespoons of filling into the center of each pastry circle, leaving a 1/2-inch border. Brush the edges with the egg wash and then fold the dough over in 1/2 to enclose the filling and form a semi-circle. Tightly seal the edges by crimping with the tines of a fork. Chill at least 30 minutes before baking.
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Place the empanadas on a buttered baking sheet and brush the tops with additional egg wash. Using a fork, prick a few holes in the top of the empanadas for steam to escape. Bake for 30 minutes, until the pastry is golden brown.
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Mercy Bell
[email protected]The filling was a little dry, but the pastry was delicious.
Lasty DaSoul
[email protected]These empanadas were a little too spicy for me, but my husband loved them.
Sam Boss
[email protected]These empanadas were delicious and easy to make. I will definitely be making them again.
Edward Cousins
[email protected]I made these empanadas for a party and they were a hit. Everyone loved them!
Jr Phemelo
[email protected]These empanadas were very good. The filling was flavorful and the pastry was crispy. I will definitely be making these again.
Jocelyn Bautista
[email protected]These empanadas were delicious! The green chile chicken filling was flavorful and the queso was creamy and gooey. I will definitely be making these again.
Fitz Errol
[email protected]I loved these empanadas! The filling was flavorful and the pastry was crispy. I will definitely be making these again.
Hafeez Ahmeed
[email protected]These empanadas were easy to make and turned out great. The filling was flavorful and the pastry was crispy. I will definitely be making these again.
Shahzoor Sindhii
[email protected]These empanadas were delicious! The green chile chicken filling was flavorful and the queso was creamy and gooey. The pastry was crispy and flaky. I will definitely be making these again.
Smart dc
[email protected]I made these empanadas for a potluck and they were a huge hit. Everyone loved them! The filling was flavorful and the pastry was crispy. I will definitely be making these again.
Sino Klaas
[email protected]These empanadas were amazing! The green chile chicken filling was so flavorful and the queso was the perfect addition. The pastry was crispy and flaky. I will definitely be making these again.
Alicia Argueta
[email protected]These empanadas were easy to make and turned out perfectly. The filling was flavorful and the pastry was crispy. I will definitely be making these again.
Jitbahadur Chaudhary
[email protected]I loved the combination of flavors in these empanadas. The green chiles gave them a nice kick, while the queso balanced it out with a creamy richness. The pastry was also very flaky and delicious.
Abdo Noori
[email protected]These empanadas were a hit at my party! The green chile chicken filling was flavorful and the queso added a creamy, gooey texture. The pastry was crispy and flaky. I will definitely be making these again.