Cheesy Chicken Fajita Empanadas
Chicken Fajita Empanadas bring a delightful twist to your traditional meal. Packed with spiced chicken, sautéed vegetables, and wrapped in golden, flaky pastry, these empanadas are perfect for any occasion.
- Prep time
- 15 min
- Cook time
- 15 min
- Yield
- 4 servings
- Difficulty
- HARD
Ingredients
- 4 Paratha (Frozen)
- 500 g Chicken
- 2 tbsp Olive Oil
- 1 Bell Pepper
- 1 Onion
- 100 g Mozzarella Cheese
- 3 Garlic Cloves
- 1 tbsp Tomato Puree
- 1 tbsp Dark Soy Sauce
- 1 tsp Salt
- 1 tsp Crushed Chillies
- 1 tsp Paprika
- 1 tsp Black Pepper
- 1 tsp Garlic Powder
- 1 tsp Cumin Powder
- 1 tsp Oregano
Instructions
- 1
Start by adding the fajita seasonings (paprika, black pepper, garlic powder, cumin powder, and oregano) to the chicken. Mix them thoroughly until the chicken is evenly coated with the spices.
- 2
Next, heat a tablespoon of olive oil in a pan over medium heat. Once the oil is hot, add the seasoned chicken to the pan and cook, stirring occasionally, until it’s fully cooked through and slightly browned.
- 3
Once the chicken is cooked, add the garlic cloves to the pan and sauté them for about 1 minute, or until fragrant, being careful not to burn the garlic.
- 4
Add the tomato puree and soy sauce to the pan with the chicken mixture. Cook for 2-3 minutes, allowing the flavours to meld together and the sauce to thicken slightly.
- 5
Add the chopped onion and bell pepper to the pan and cook for an additional 4-5 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender but still slightly crisp. Once cooked, remove the mixture from the heat and set it aside.
- 6
Now, take a paratha and add a generous amount of the chicken mixture to the center. Sprinkle a good amount of mozzarella cheese on top of the chicken.
- 7
Fold the paratha in half to create a semi-circle shape. Gently press down on the edges to seal the filling inside. You can use a fork to crimp the edges if you like for a more decorative finish.
- 8
Heat up a little oil in the pan over medium heat. Once the oil is hot, carefully place the stuffed paratha in the pan and fry for 4-5 minutes on each side, or until the paratha is golden brown and crispy.