Ingredients:
- 1/2 jalapeno, seeded and finely diced , optional
- peanut oil , for fryer
- orange salsa verde dipping sauce, recipe follows
Directions:
- Heat vegetable oil in a medium saute pan, add onions, green chiles, jalapenos, garlic and cumin and saute until onions are translucent.
- In large bowl combine chicken, lime juice and cilantro. Add the onion-chili mixture and mix. Stir in cheese and season with salt and pepper, to taste.
- Using a 4-inch ring mold, cut circles from prepared pie dough. Put about 1 tablespoon of the chicken mixture in center of dough. Brush egg wash around circumference of the dough. Fold top half over to form a half circle. Seal with the tines of a fork.
- Heat a deep-fryer to 325 degrees F. with peanut oil. Submerge a few empanadas into oil until golden brown, about 2 minutes. Remove and drain on paper towels. Cool slightly and serve with Orange Salsa Verde dipping sauce.
- Cook's Note: Make sure to flip so both sides cook evenly.
- Orange Salsa Verde:
- In a large bowl combine all ingredients.
Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per 1 Serving | |||
| Calories | 218.77 Kcal (916 kJ) | ||
| Calories from fat | 161.26 Kcal | ||
| % Daily Value* | |||
| Total Fat | 17.92g | 28% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cholesterol | 49.04mg | 16% | |
| Sodium | 333.2mg | 14% | |
| Potassium | 67.09mg | 1% | |
| Total Carbs | 4.28g | 1% | |
| Sugars | 1.18g | 5% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.77g | 3% | |
| Protein | 14.41g | 29% | |
| Vitamin C | 5.4mg | 9% | |
| Iron | 0.2mg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 229.7mg | 23% | |
| Amount Per 100 g | |||
| Calories | 266.22 Kcal (1115 kJ) | ||
| Calories from fat | 196.23 Kcal | ||
| % Daily Value* | |||
| Total Fat | 21.8g | 28% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cholesterol | 59.67mg | 16% | |
| Sodium | 405.46mg | 14% | |
| Potassium | 81.64mg | 1% | |
| Total Carbs | 5.21g | 1% | |
| Sugars | 1.43g | 5% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.94g | 3% | |
| Protein | 17.53g | 29% | |
| Vitamin C | 6.6mg | 9% | |
| Iron | 0.3mg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 279.5mg | 23% | |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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