Chicken Cutlet Empanado - Comidinhas do Chef - Authentic Brazilian Recipes

Chicken Cutlet Empanado

A classic empanada dish that's easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser.

5

Prep Time

5

Cook Time

4

Servings

0

Calories

Chicken Cutlet Empanado
Pedro Cavalcanti - Chef

Pedro Cavalcanti

Chef & Creator

Chef de Cozinha with over 10 years of experience in the culinary field. Creator of Comidinhas do Chef, one of Brazil's most accessed and respected recipe websites. Every recipe is tested with love and designed to bring families together around the table.

Ingredients

Everything you need

  • 1 chicken breast
  • 1 egg
  • 1/2 lemon, juiced
  • black pepper to taste
  • salt to taste
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese

Content

I've always been a huge fan of empanadas - I think it's my favorite way to enjoy meat, to be honest. Today, we're making chicken empanadas at home, and since I love this dish so much, I've decided to share my secret recipe with you all. It's a super simple and quick recipe to make, and the key is in the seasoning, so pay close attention to get the best chicken empanada possible, okay? This recipe is perfect for beginners in the kitchen, I'm sure anyone can make it, and the result is always more than satisfying. Who doesn't love empanadas, right? If you, like me, are a fan of empanadas, let's get started and learn the step-by-step guide on how to make delicious chicken empanadas. After checking it out, be sure to leave your thoughts in the comments section.

Instructions

Follow the steps with care and attention

Preparing Chicken Cutlet Empanado

1

In a bowl, combine the chicken, egg, and lemon juice.

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2

Season with salt and black pepper to taste and mix well.

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3

In another bowl, mix the flour and Parmesan cheese.

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4

Use this mixture to coat the chicken strips.

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5

Fry in hot oil over medium heat until golden brown.

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6

Serve immediately.

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Nutrition facts

Values per serving

352 kcal
calories
20 g
protein
15 g
carbs
23 g
fat
1 g
fiber
284 mg
sodium