BBQ Chicken Empanadas

Ingredients

1 package

PERDUE® SHORT CUTS® Carved Chicken Breast, Original Roasted (9 oz.)

1 cup (4-ounces)

cheddar or jack cheese, shredded

1/4 cup

barbecue sauce

4 tbsp

green onion, finely chopped

jalapeno pepper, seeded and finely chopped

1 (16.3-ounce) can

jumbo refrigerated biscuits

egg yolk, beaten with 1 teaspoon water

Serving Per Recipe: 8
Amount Per Serving
Calories 260
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 10g	15%
	Saturated Fat 4.5g	23%
Cholesterol 35mg	12%
Sodium 820mg	34%

Serving Per Recipe: 8

Amount Per Serving

Calories 260

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 10g

15%

Saturated Fat 4.5g

23%

Cholesterol 35mg

12%

Sodium 820mg

34%

Total Carbs 29g	10%
	Dietary Fiber 1g	4%
	Sugars 6g
Protein 14g
Vitamin A 6%
Vitamin C 6%
Calcium 15%
Iron 10%
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Total Carbs 29g

10%

Dietary Fiber 1g

Sugars 6g

Protein 14g

Vitamin A 6%

Vitamin C 6%

Calcium 15%

Iron 10%

*Percent Daily Values are based
on a 2,000 calorie diet.

BBQ Chicken Empanadas

375°F

Ingredients

1 package	PERDUE® SHORT CUTS® Carved Chicken Breast, Original Roasted (9 oz.)
1 cup (4-ounces)	cheddar or jack cheese, shredded
1/4 cup	barbecue sauce
4 tbsp	green onion, finely chopped
1	jalapeno pepper, seeded and finely chopped
1 (16.3-ounce) can	jumbo refrigerated biscuits
1	egg yolk, beaten with 1 teaspoon water

Step one: Chop

Preheat oven to 375°F. Chop the chicken strips into 1-inch pieces.

How to: Chopping

Step two: Combine

In a bowl, combine the chopped chicken, shredded cheese, barbecue sauce, green onions and chopped jalapeño pepper.

How to: Seasoning

Step three: Crimp

On a lightly floured surface, roll out each biscuit into a 4½ -inch round. Brush the edges of the biscuit with the egg wash mixture. Dollop a heaping tablespoon of chicken mixture into the center of the biscuit round. Fold half of the dough over the filling, creating a half-moon shape. Use a fork to crimp and seal the edges of the biscuit. Place the empanadas on an ungreased baking sheet. Brush with the remaining egg mixture.

Step four: Bake & Serve

Bake for 17 to 20 minutes until golden brown. Remove from oven and let cool slightly before serving.

TIP: To keep food safe, never defrost your food at room temperature. To defrost food in the refrigerator, allow about 5 hours per pound or overnight. You can also defrost in the microwave on the defrost setting.