Mexican chicken empanadas

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Two images of the chicken empanadas served in a basket with a red and white checkered liner. One of the empanadas is cut in half so the inside is visible. In the background there is a white platter with more and hot sauce to the back-right side.

These shredded chicken empanadas are great as an appetizer, lunch or a light dinner. In this recipe we use chicken breast that’s cooked in a savory tomato sauce flavored with onions, garlic, spices and olives.

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chicken empanada recipe on a wooden cutting board

Our chicken empanada recipe is simple to make, using leftover chicken, flavorful spices, and an easy, buttery dough recipe or Goya discos!

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mexican empanadas on a plate with the words molotes written below

Molotes, or Oaxacan Masa Empanadas, are freezer-friendly and are a perfect make-ahead kind of meal for those busy days when you need something quick and easy for lunch or dinner. This molotes recipe starts with tender handheld corn pastry pockets filled with spicy, smoky shredded chicken. You can also use any meats, veggies, or cheeses you prefer to fill them. Make some this week for dinner and freeze some for another day!

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a white plate topped with pastries on top of a wooden table next to a picnic table

Ahhh... Empanada! Being back in the US, It's hard to find food like these. So I have no choice but to learn how to make it. With time and determination, you can learn how to make anything! I love Cooking/Baking. It's like a therapy for me, so It wasn't as hard. Prepping this definitely takes time, You can bake it... But, I prefer it deep fried. So worth it! Next time I have to remember is to make a lot. So I can just store it in the fridge and heat it up whenever I want. Let me know what you…

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