Recipe of Peruvian chicken empanada

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Instructions:

Step 1
• Dough: In a bowl, mix the flour with the butter and margarine, add salt to taste and baking powder.
Step 2
• Mix with the help of a fork or a trowel.
Step 3
• Add the water little by little and mix well until you get a dough.
Step 4
• Once the dough is ready, wrap it with plastic wrap and let it rest in the fridge for 4 hours.
Step 5
• Filling: In a pan, heat the oil and add the onion with the garlic, sauté a little and then add the paprika, stir for 2 minutes.
Step 6
• Add the ground chili pepper and the shredded chicken, integrate the ingredients well and add salt and pepper to taste.
Step 7
• Remove from heat and allow to cool.
Step 8
• Separate the egg white and the egg yolk, placing each one in a bowl and whisk each one lightly, set aside.
Step 9
• After 4 hours have passed, take out the dough and roll it out with the help of a rolling pin.
Step 10
• With the help of a cutter or a glass, cut small discs.
Step 11
• Add some of the chicken mixture to the center of the disc, moisten the edges with the egg white and fold the discs in half.
Step 12
• Seal the edges well with the help of a fork.
Step 13
• Place the empanadas in a pre-greased mold and varnish them on top with a small brush.
Step 14
• Bake at 180°C for 15 minutes or until golden brown.
Step 15
• Once out of the oven, sprinkle some granulated sugar on top and serve.