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lizzys pollo,cilantro and lime empanada's

(1 rating)
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Recipe by
Elizabeth Lancaster
@RosemaryRidgeFarms2037
Lincoln, NE

I'm currently pregnant and no longer living in Houston where they have the BEST empanadas in H-town,so I took to my cravings and made my own recipe to fit my baby's needs! LOL So I took my time and thought this out and created what my oldest sons say is (FABULOSO) :) And come on with that kind of review, this mama had to put it on paper and share with the rest of you~! FYI these are so good that my oldest son (11 yrs) ate 6-7 Empanada's ( I lost count after a while) haha!! Enjoy!!

(1 rating)
yield 15 -20 ppl
prep time 2 Hr 30 Min
cook time 4 Hr
method Deep Fry

Ingredients For lizzys pollo,cilantro and lime empanada's

  • FOR BOILING THE CHICKEN
  • 1 lg
    chicken
  • one entire head garlic (peeled but left in whole)
  • 1 sm
    onion cut into 4ths
  • 1 c
    adobe seasoning
  • enough water to cover the chicken
  • FILLING
  • 1 lg
    broiler-fryer chicken boiled and deboned and skinned
  • 1/2-3/4 c
    chicken broth
  • 1 md
    onion diced
  • 2 lg
    de-seeded jalapeno,(or leave the seeds in for an extra kick) diced
  • 1 sm
    head of garlic,diced fine
  • 1 pkg
    mozzarella cheese
  • 1 pkg
    pepper jack cheese
  • 3-4 md
    limes (juiced)
  • 2-3 bunch
    cilantro, fresh, no stems (ground up in a food processor)
  • 2 Tbsp
    cumin,ground
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 3-4 Tbsp
    adobo powder
  • DOUGH (DOUBLE BATCH)
  • 1 c
    masa harina
  • 3 c
    flour
  • 1 1/2 Tbsp
    cumin powder
  • 1/2 tsp
    salt
  • 1 tsp
    pepper
  • 1 1/2 c
    chicken broth (may need a pinch more)
  • 1 c
    lard
  • 2 tsp
    baking powder
  • EGG WASH
  • 1 lg
    egg beaten
  • LARD OR CORN OIL FOR FRYING

How To Make lizzys pollo,cilantro and lime empanada's

  • 1
    Chicken: Boil your chicken in a large boiling pot with water,onion,garlic and salt and pepper add Adobe seasoning.Boil until chicken falls off the bone. Debone and set aside,save broth for later.
  • 2
    DOUGH: In a mixer or large bowl, combine all ingredients except chicken broth, and mix on slow, once everything is mixed well, slowly add broth until it reaches a dough like state! (may need a tab bit more broth if still dry) Set aside and let come to room temp
  • 3
    Mix together in a LARGE bowl, everything left, which should be, chicken,cheeses,jalapenos,onion,garlic,cilantro,broth,seasonings and lime juice. stir together and set aside.
  • 4
    Okay you can cook your empanadas in two different ways, fry or bake. I tried both and I prefer the fried. I will give you both options to try for yourselves!
  • 5
    Assembling Empanadas: Form the dough into 2 inch balls. On a floured surface, roll each ball out into a thin circle. Spoon some of the meat mixture onto the center, then fold into half-moon shapes. Seal edges by brushing egg wash and pressing with your fingers or a fork, ( i used the fork method)
  • 6
    BAKING EMPANADAS: Preheat oven to 400* Lightly brush the top of the empanadas with the egg yolk; this will give them a nice golden glow when they bake. Let the empanadas rest in the fridge for about 30 minutes or until ready to bake. Bake for about 25 minutes.
  • 7
    FRYING EMPANADAS: Heat oil in a deep-fryer or deep pot to 365 degrees F (180 degrees C). Place one or two pies into the fryer at a time. Cook for about 5 minutes, turning once to brown on both sides. Drain on paper towels, and serve hot.
  • 8
    If you wish, squeeze lime juice over the top of the empanadas before serving. Serve with sour cream or with my famous Salsa Verde!! RECIPE LINK TO FOLLOW. (which is what I wish I had made that night I made these, but my kids ate them SO fast, I couldn't get them cooled off in time to serve) I hope your family enjoys these as much as mine have! Enjoy!!
  • 9
    NOTE::::: THIS RECIPE IS FOR A HUGE BATCH, SO MAKE A SMALLER BATCH, IF YOU NEED HELP WITH THAT FIGURATION, EMAIL ME AND I WILL DO IT FOR YOU!!!! https://www.justapinch.com/recipes/sauce-spread/sauce-spread-salsa/tomatillo-verde-salsa.html?p=4
  • Last Step: Don't forget to share! Make all your friends drool by posting a picture of your finished recipe on your favorite social network. And don't forget to tag Just A Pinch and include #justapinchrecipes so we can see it too!
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