Chicken Empanada with Chorizo, Raisins, and Olives

Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Health score
2%
Chicken Empanada with Chorizo, Raisins, and Olives
180 min.
12
260kcal

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Looking to elevate your appetizer game? These Chicken Empanadas with Chorizo, Raisins, and Olives are perfect for any occasion! With a delightful combination of savory and sweet flavors, these empanadas are sure to leave a lasting impression on your guests. Imagine tender chunks of chicken mingling with the robust flavors of Spanish chorizo, the sweetness of golden raisins, and the briny punch of green olives, all encased in a golden, flaky crust.

This recipe is gluten-free and dairy-free, making it a fantastic option for those with dietary restrictions, yet it's undeniably satisfying and delicious for everyone at the table. With a total preparation and cooking time of about three hours, each bite is worth the wait. Perfect as a starter, snack, or antipasti, these empanadas are versatile and appealing, whether you're hosting a party or just looking for a comforting treat at home.

What sets these empanadas apart is not just their unique flavor profile but the homemade touch you’ll create while preparing them. Once you start making your own empanadas, you'll never look back at store-bought options! So roll up your sleeves and impress your family and friends with these flavorful bites that promise to be the highlight of any gathering.

Ingredients

  • 0.3 teaspoon pepper black
  • 0.5 cup wine dry white
  • large garlic clove minced
  • 0.3 cup golden raisins 
  • 0.3 cup olive green pitted chopped
  • 0.5 cup chicken broth reduced-sodium
  • 4.5 tablespoons olive oil extra virgin extra-virgin
  • large onion halved lengthwise cut lengthwise into 1/4-inch-wide strips
  • 0.5 teaspoon paprika smoked spanish hot (not )
  • pound pizza dough frozen thawed
  • teaspoon salt 
  • 0.3 cup chorizo diced spanish finely (cured spiced pork sausage;)
  •  turkish bay leaf 
  •  .6 lb. chicken legs and thighs. this weight usually gives me 4 legs and 4 thighs whole ()

Equipment

  • frying pan
  • oven
  • plastic wrap
  • baking pan
  • spatula
  • rolling pin

Directions

  1. Pat chicken dry and sprinkle with salt and pepper.
  2. Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a 12-inch heavy skillet over moderately high heat until hot but not smoking, then brown chicken, turning over once, about 6 minutes total, and transfer to a plate. Sauté onions, garlic, and bay leaves in fat remaining in skillet, stirring frequently, until onions are softened, 4 to 5 minutes.
  3. Add chorizo and paprika and cook, stirring, 1 minute.
  4. Add olives, raisins, wine, and broth and bring to a boil, stirring and scraping up any brown bits. Return chicken to skillet along with any juices accumulated on plate, then reduce heat to moderately low and simmer chicken, covered, turning over once, until tender, 25 to 30 minutes total.
  5. Transfer chicken to a clean plate. (Sauce in skillet should be the consistency of heavy cream; if it's not, briskly simmer until slightly thickened, about 5 minutes.) When chicken is cool enough to handle, discard skin and bones and coarsely chop meat. Stir chicken into sauce and discard bay leaves. Season with salt and pepper, then cool filling, uncovered, about 30 minutes.
  6. Form dough into a ball, then wrap in oiled plastic wrap (oiled side in) and let stand at room temperature 30 minutes.
  7. Put oven rack in middle position and preheat oven to 400°F. Grease a 15- by 10-inch shallow baking pan (1 inch deep) with 1 tablespoon oil.
  8. Divide dough in half, then roll out 1 half (keep remaining dough covered with plastic wrap) on a floured surface with a floured rolling pin into a 15- by 10-inch rectangle and transfer to baking pan.
  9. Spread filling evenly over dough, leaving a 1-inch border, and moisten border with water.
  10. Roll out remaining dough in same manner, then arrange over filling and press edges together to seal.
  11. Roll edges in and press to form a decorative rim. Make a 1-inch hole (a steam vent) in center of empanada.
  12. Bake empanada 15 minutes, then brush crust with 3/4 tablespoon oil and bake until crust is golden brown, 20 to 25 minutes more.
  13. Remove from oven and brush empanada with remaining 3/4 tablespoon oil. Cool 10 minutes in pan on a rack, then slide empanada onto rack using a wide metal spatula and cool to warm.
  14. Cut empanada into squares and serve warm or at room temperature.
  15. • Filling can be made 2 days ahead and cooled, uncovered, then chilled, covered. Bring to room temperature before using.• Empanada can be made 4 hours ahead and kept, uncovered, at room temperature. If desired, reheat in a preheated 375°F oven 15 minutes.

Nutrition Facts

Calories260kcal
Protein16.3%
Fat57.74%
Carbs25.96%

Properties

Glycemic Index
16.97
Glycemic Load
1.9
Inflammation Score
-4
Nutrition Score
7.411304347541%

Flavonoids

Malvidin
0.01mg
Catechin
0.08mg
Epicatechin
0.05mg
Hesperetin
0.04mg
Naringenin
0.04mg
Apigenin
0.01mg
Luteolin
0.03mg
Isorhamnetin
1.25mg
Kaempferol
0.25mg
Myricetin
0.02mg
Quercetin
5.16mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:259.71kcal
12.99%
Fat:16.3g
25.08%
Saturated Fat:4.12g
25.74%
Carbohydrates:16.5g
5.5%
Net Carbohydrates:14.97g
5.44%
Sugar:4.34g
4.82%
Cholesterol:37.2mg
12.4%
Sodium:438.78mg
19.08%
Alcohol:1.03g
100%
Alcohol %:1%
100%
Protein:10.35g
20.7%
Selenium:14.18µg
20.26%
Phosphorus:134.28mg
13.43%
Vitamin B3:2.58mg
12.91%
Vitamin B2:0.16mg
9.52%
Vitamin B6:0.19mg
9.44%
Manganese:0.19mg
9.26%
Vitamin E:1.35mg
9%
Calcium:82.26mg
8.23%
Vitamin B12:0.49µg
8.08%
Vitamin B1:0.12mg
7.83%
Iron:1.38mg
7.65%
Zinc:1.06mg
7.06%
Copper:0.14mg
6.78%
Vitamin K:6.82µg
6.5%
Fiber:1.52g
6.1%
Potassium:203.24mg
5.81%
Folate:20.77µg
5.19%
Magnesium:20.15mg
5.04%
Vitamin B5:0.45mg
4.49%
Vitamin A:224.01IU
4.48%
Vitamin C:2.63mg
3.19%
Source:Epicurious