Easy Chicken Empanadas

A definite party pleaser, these easy chicken empanadas (pastelillos as Puerto Ricans call them) are so delicious! I promise that you will receive rave reviews. They are so tasty with the right amount of heat to them. I don’t like spicy items and this recipe is perfection balancing flavor and spice. Enjoy!

Step: 1

Mix chicken with Mexican cheese blend, pimentos, green chiles, onion, mayonnaise, and jalapeno.

Step: 2

Place about 1 tablespoon of the mixture into the center of each empanada disc. Run a wet finger around the rim of each disc. Fold into a half-moon shape and press edges together with a fork to seal well.

Step: 3

Heat oil in a deep-fryer or large saucepan to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

Step: 4

Fry 1 to 2 empanadas at a time in the hot oil until brown, 1 to 2 minutes per batch.

Per Serving: 377 calories; protein 17.2g; carbohydrates 24.3g; fat 24.3g; cholesterol 47.9mg; sodium 554.2mg.

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