Homemade Flourless Chicken Empanadas by @luchokooc

45 min

6 servings

🍗

1 kg

Chicken breast

🧄

5 ml

Garlic powder

🧂

3 g

Salt

⚫

1 g

Pepper

🍅

250 g

Tomato

🥬

30 g

Spinach

🧀

15 g

Cream cheese

🧀

55 g

Mozzarella cheese

🧀

25 g

Parmesan cheese

🫒

5 ml

Olive oil

  1. Cut
    • chicken breast

    Cut the chicken breast into chunks and add it to the food processor.

  2. Add
    • garlic powder
    • Chicken breast

    Add garlic powder, salt, and black pepper to the chicken.

  3. Process
    • chicken breast
    • garlic powder

    Process the seasoned chicken until it becomes a smooth, moldable ground mixture.

  4. Chop
    • tomato
    • spinach

    Chop the 2 tomatoes and spinach into small pieces.

  5. Mix
    • tomato
    • spinach
    • cream cheese

    Mix the chopped tomato and spinach with cream cheese and mozzarella cheese.

  6. Divide
    • chicken breast

    Divide the chicken mixture into 6 equal portions.

  7. Place
    • chicken breast
    • olive oil

    Place one chicken portion between two sheets of wax paper and lightly oil the paper if needed.

  8. Flatten
    • chicken breast

    Flatten the chicken portion into a thin round using a rolling pin or a flat board.

  9. Place
    • tomato
    • spinach
    • cream cheese

    Place about one-sixth of the cheese and vegetable filling in the center of the chicken round.

  10. Fold
    • chicken breast

    Fold the chicken round over the filling and press the edges closed.

  11. Trim
    • chicken breast

    Trim or press the sealed edge with a cup to form an empanada shape.

  12. Shape
    • chicken breast
    • tomato
    • spinach

    Repeat the filling and shaping process with the remaining chicken portions.

  13. Coat
    • Parmesan cheese

    Coat the outside of each empanada with Parmesan cheese.

  14. Preheat

    Preheat the air fryer to 165°C (330°F) and arrange the empanadas in a single layer.

  15. Air-fry

    Air-fry the empanadas for 12 minutes at 165°C (330°F).

  16. Air-fry

    Turn the empanadas over and air-fry for 13 more minutes until cooked through and crisp.

Homemade Flourless Chicken Empanadas by @luchokooc

45 min

6 servings

🍗

1 kg

Chicken breast

🧄

5 ml

Garlic powder

🧂

3 g

Salt

⚫

1 g

Pepper

🍅

250 g

Tomato

🥬

30 g

Spinach

🧀

15 g

Cream cheese

🧀

55 g

Mozzarella cheese

🧀

25 g

Parmesan cheese

🫒

5 ml

Olive oil

Preparation Steps

  1. Step 1/16

    Cut the chicken breast into chunks and add it to the food processor.

    🍗chicken breast
    🔪knife
    🪵cutting board
    ⚙️food processor bowl

  2. Step 2/16

    Add garlic powder, salt, and black pepper to the chicken.

    🧄garlic powder
    🧂salt
    ⚫black pepper
    ⚙️food processor bowl

  3. Step 3/16

    Process the seasoned chicken until it becomes a smooth, moldable ground mixture.

    🍗chicken breast
    🧄garlic powder
    🧂salt
    ⚫black pepper
    ⚙️food processor bowl

  4. Step 4/16

    Chop the 2 tomatoes and spinach into small pieces.

    🍅tomato
    🥬spinach
    🔪knife
    🪵cutting board

  5. Step 5/16

    Mix the chopped tomato and spinach with cream cheese and mozzarella cheese.

    🍅tomato
    🥬spinach
    🧀cream cheese
    🧀mozzarella cheese
    🥣mixing bowl
    🥄spoon

  6. Step 6/16

    Divide the chicken mixture into 6 equal portions.

    🍗chicken breast
    🥣mixing bowl
    🥄spoon

  7. Step 7/16

    Place one chicken portion between two sheets of wax paper and lightly oil the paper if needed.

    🍗chicken breast
    🫒olive oil
    📜wax paper

  8. Step 8/16

    Flatten the chicken portion into a thin round using a rolling pin or a flat board.

    🍗chicken breast
    📜wax paper
    🥖rolling pin

  9. Step 9/16

    Place about one-sixth of the cheese and vegetable filling in the center of the chicken round.

    🍅tomato
    🥬spinach
    🧀cream cheese
    🧀mozzarella cheese
    🥄spoon

  10. Step 10/16

    Fold the chicken round over the filling and press the edges closed.

    🍗chicken breast
    📜wax paper

  11. Step 11/16

    Trim or press the sealed edge with a cup to form an empanada shape.

    🍗chicken breast
    🥄cup

  12. Step 12/16

    Repeat the filling and shaping process with the remaining chicken portions.

    🍗chicken breast
    🍅tomato
    🥬spinach
    🧀cream cheese
    🧀mozzarella cheese
    📜wax paper
    🥖rolling pin
    🥄cup
    🥄spoon

  13. Step 13/16

    Coat the outside of each empanada with Parmesan cheese.

    🧀Parmesan cheese
    🥣mixing bowl

  14. Step 14/16

    Preheat the air fryer to 165°C (330°F) and arrange the empanadas in a single layer.

    🥢tongs

  15. Step 15/16

    Air-fry the empanadas for 12 minutes at 165°C (330°F).

  16. Step 16/16

    Turn the empanadas over and air-fry for 13 more minutes until cooked through and crisp.

    🥢tongs

Composition

Ingredients

Types

Meat, Spices, Vegetables, Dairy, Oils

Ingredients

Chicken breast, Garlic powder, Salt, Pepper, Tomato, Spinach, Cream cheese, Mozzarella cheese, Parmesan cheese, Olive oil

Notes

Salt (to taste), Pepper (to taste), Tomato (chopped), Parmesan cheese (amount not given, for crisping the outside), Olive oil (optional, used to flatten the chicken portion instead of waxed paper)

Allergens

Milk

Dietetics

Dietary regimen

Gluten-free, Low-carb, High-protein, Keto-friendly

Calories

330 kcal

Macro nutrients

Protein: 46g, Fat: 14g, Carbohydrates: 5g, Fiber: 1g, Sugars: 2g

Nutritional Information

Minerals

Calcium: 260mg, Iron: 2mg, Potassium: 480mg, Sodium: 430mg

Vitamins

Vitamin A: 150µg, Vitamin C: 10mg, Vitamin B6: 0.7mg, Vitamin B12: 0.5µg

Preparation

Time Information

Preparation

20 minutes

Cooking

25 minutes

Overall

45 minutes

Difficulty

Level

Medium (2/4)

Steps

16 steps

Equipments

Utensils

food processor bowl, knife, cutting board, mixing bowl, wax paper, rolling pin, cup, spoon, tongs

Appliances

Food processor, Air fryer

Type

Type

Type Of Dish

Main Course, Snack, Appetizer

Occasions

Lunch, Dinner, Party, Game Day, Meal Prep

Origin

Source

Platform

instagram

Original Creator

@luchokooc

Origin

Cuisine

Colombian, Latin American

Geographic

Colombia, South America

Various

Aspect

Texture

Crispy, Crunchy, Juicy, Tender, Creamy, Cheesy

Flavors

Savory, Cheesy, Garlicky, Peppery, Tomato

Other

Price

Medium

Recommended Preservation

fridge

Preservation Infos

room temperature : 2 hours (Keep covered,Do not leave out longer than 2 hours), fridge : 3 days (Cool completely before storing,Store in an airtight container,Reheat until the chicken reaches 74°C (165°F)), freezer : 2 months (Freeze in a single layer before transferring to a freezer-safe container,Reheat from frozen in an oven or air fryer until hot throughout)