Chicken Fajita Empanadas

20m
Serves 3
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Directions

  1. 1Slice chicken breast into thin, long strips.
  2. 2Combine spices to make the fajita seasoning.
  3. 3Marinate chicken in lime juice, minced garlic, spice mix, and oil.
  4. 4Chop onions and bell peppers.
  5. 5Fry chicken until golden, add starch slurry for extra sauce.
  6. 6Cook vegetables in the same pan, adding more fajita spice mix.
  7. 7Add cooked chicken to the vegetables.
  8. 8Roll out puff pastry, add chicken and vegetable mixture and mozzarella.
  9. 9Seal the pastry and shape it into an empanada.
  10. 10Brush with egg wash and bake or deep fry until crispy.
  11. 11Make avocado mayo by blending avocado, mayonnaise, and cilantro.
  12. 12Serve empanadas with avocado mayo and fresh cilantro.

Ingredients

  • 2 chicken breast
  • 2 tbsp lime juice
  • 2 cloves minced garlic
  • 2 tbsp fajita seasoning
  • 1 tbsp oil
  • 1 onions
  • 3 bell peppers
  • 1 tbsp starch slurry
  • 3 puff pastry
  • 1 cup mozzarella
  • 1 egg egg wash
  • 2 avocado
  • 1 tbsp mayonnaise
  • 1 handful cilantro

Equipment

knifebowlbaking panfrying panrolling pinpastry brushimmersion blender