These Spicy Chicken, Broccoli & Cheese Empanadas are little pockets of dough filled with a spicy, cheesy and nutritious combination and then cooked in an air fryer! A treat for your tastebuds in every bite, and with a whole wheat crust too.
Ingredients
Filling:
1cupBroccoli Florets, Chopped small, 90g
½cupChicken Breast, Cooked and Shredded, 40g
½cupShredded Mozzarella, 56g
¾tspCrushed Red Pepper Flakes
¼tspPaprika
⅛tspCumin Powder
⅛tspCayenne Pepper
⅛tspBlack Pepper
Dough:
6TbspWhole Wheat Flour, 75g
¾tspBaking Powder
7TbspNon-Fat Greek Yogurt, about 85g
2TbspEgg Wash or Almond Milk
Instructions
Prepare filling:
Transfer to a bowl and add in the cheese and spices.
Place broccoli in a bowl, cover with a damp paper towel and microwave on high for 1 minute. Set aside.
Once cooled, add in chicken, cheese and spices and toss to mix well. The cheese should get a hint of red color on it.
Make dough:
Uniformly mix the flour and baking powder in a large bowl.
Add the yogurt a little at a time, mixing with a spoon. Don't let it get too sticky.
Knead with hands to until uniform.
Divide into 8.
Assemble:
On a floured surface roll out the dough into circles.
Pour 3 Tbsp of filling on one half, leaving about half an inch from the end.
Cover the filling with the other half, and press down the edges with a fork.
Apply the egg wash or almond milk on both sides.
Transfer to base of air fryer (work in batches if needed) or lightly greased baking sheet.