Spicy Chicken and Pickled Jalapeno Empanadas | Mexican Please
"Here's a great combo to consider for your next batch of homemade empanadas: spicy chicken and pickled jalapenos. Don't forget to chill the dough!..."
INGREDIENTS
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1/2 cup pickled jalapenos
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1 cup Monterey Jack cheese
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1 large chicken breast (or 2 smaller breasts)
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1 Tablespoon crushed New Mexican chile or your choice of chili powder
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1/2 teaspoon chipotle powder (optional)
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1/4 teaspoon salt
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freshly ground pepper
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1 tablespoon olive oil
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2-3 tablespoons chopped onion
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3 1/4 cups all purpose flour
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6 oz. butter (1.5 sticks)
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1.5 teaspoons salt
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2 small eggs
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1/2 cup ice cold water
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1.5 tablespoons apple cider vinegar (or white vinegar)
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1 egg (for the eggwash)
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