Name: Pollo Loco Empanadas Recipe
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Latin American
Ingredients: 2 cups cooked shredded chicken; 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese; 1/4 cup diced onion; 1/4 cup diced red bell pepper; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 tsp chili powder; 1/2 tsp cumin; Salt and pepper, to taste; 1 egg, beaten; 1 package empanada dough discs

Pollo Loco Empanadas Recipe

Ilse Curtis Modified: February 18, 2024

How To Make Pollo Loco Empanadas Recipe

This recipe is filled with shredded chicken, cheese, and flavorful spices, all wrapped in a crispy empanada dough.

Preparation: 30 minutes

Cooking: 20 minutes

Total: 50 minutes

Serves:

Ingredients

2 cups cooked shredded chicken
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1/4 cup diced onion
1/4 cup diced red bell pepper
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tsp chili powder
1/2 tsp cumin
Salt and pepper, to taste
1 egg, beaten
1 package empanada dough discs

Instructions

Preheat oven to 375°F.
In a bowl, mix together the shredded chicken, cheese, onion, red bell pepper, garlic, chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper.
Take each empanada dough disc, and spoon about 2 tablespoons of the chicken mixture in the center. Fold the dough over and use a fork to press the edges together to seal.
Brush each empanada with the beaten egg.
Bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown and crispy.