Chicken Fajita empanadas

Elyse Rose
Elyse Rose @elyserose
USA

I had left over chicken fajita filling & decided to try something different, I am glad I did!

Chicken Fajita empanadas

I had left over chicken fajita filling & decided to try something different, I am glad I did!

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Ingredients

  1. Left over chicken fajita filling
  2. Oil for frying
  3. 10discos (store bought or homemade)
  4. Optional: your favorite shredded cheese

Cooking Instructions

  1. 1

    Reheat chicken fajita mixture in a frying pan. *optional: roll out empanada dough just a little bit* spoon filling into disco, add cheese if you like. Fold over disco to create a half moon. Use your fork to make "bird feet tracks" into dough to make sure it is closed.

  2. 2

    Put oil on medium-medium high heat. To test if it is hot enough put water on your fingers and sprinkle into pan, if it bubbles, you are good to go. Add empanadas into oil, fry for 5-8 minutes per side or until your done likeness. Remove and place on a towel lined plate to absorb grease.

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Elyse Rose
Elyse Rose @elyserose
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I don't like to put measurements on seasoning..do as you feel. I try to have pictures every step of the way.
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