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Step 1
Preheat oven to 375° F.In a large skillet heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat
Step 2
Add onions and peppers and sauté until softened, about 5 minutes
Step 3
Add garlic and cilantro and stir until fragrant, about one minute.Add chicken, along with water, chicken bouillon, tomato paste, onion powder, garlic powder and salt
Step 4
Bring liquid to a simmer, stirring often
Step 5
Allow to cook until liquid has evaporated, but mixture is not dry, about 5-8 minutes.Working with one prepared dough at a time add a heaping ⅓ cup of filling onto one side of the dough
Step 6
If using homemade dough or pie crust, roll dough out very thin and cut into 6-7” disks.Wet a pastry brush with egg wash (1 beaten egg plus 1 tablespoon water) and dampen the inside ¼ inch edge of the filled dough
Step 7
Fold the dough in half
Step 8
Using a fork, firmly press the edges together
Step 9
Repeat this process with remaining dough and filling and arrange on a parchment lined baking sheet.Brush each empanada with egg wash
Step 10
Bake for 35 min or until golden brown.Freezer Instructions: Allow empanadas to completely cool
Step 11
Add to a freezer bag in a single layer
Step 12
Seal, removing as much air as possible
Step 13
Store in the freezer for up to 6 months
Step 14
When ready to bake, preheat the oven to 400°F and bake empanadas on a lined baking sheet for 20 minutes
Step 15
Note: Filling can be made ahead and stored for up to 4 days in the refrigerator
Step 16
Empanada filling can also be frozen and stored in an airtight container for up to 3 months.