Glenn Lindgren: In Spanish, 'empanar' means to bread, or coat with bread crumbs. Empanadas are pastries filled with meat, seafood, cheese, and so on. This dish probably originated in Galicia in Spain. It is a common dish throughout Latin America.
Jorge Castillo: They are extremely popular in Argentina and many of the varieties include hard boiled eggs and raisins!
Raúl Musibay: Empanadas are a popular item for street vendors, because they are easy to eat on the run.
Jorge Castillo: Empanadas come in all sizes, from large "complete meal" versions to small little bocaditos, used as appetizers at parties and family gatherings.
Glenn Lindgren: In Cuba, the empanada was most likely introduced by the Spanish and given an island flavor with a touch of citrus, garlic, onion and pepper.
Chicken Empanadas Recipe
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Prep time: 35 minutes
Cook time: 25 minutes
Total time: 1 hour
Yield: 14-18 empanadas
Crisp, flaky wedges of pastry surrounding a tender chicken filling
INGREDIENTS:
2 tablespoons olive oil1 cup onion, finely chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
4 chicken thighs
1 bay leaf
1 cup chicken broth
1/4 cup white wine
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
3 tablespoons flour
3 tablespoons cornstarch mixed with 1/4 cup water
