Keto Buffalo Chicken Empanadas
Calories 210kcal
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups mozzarella cheese
- 3 ounces cream cheese
- 1 eggs (whisked)
- 2 cups almond flour
- 2 cups chicken (whisked)
- 2 tablespoons butter (whisked)
- 1/3 cup hot sauce (whisked)
Instructions
- Prepare the oven and preheat it to 425°F.Mix the mozzarella and cream cheese in a microwave-safe bowl.
- Place inside the microwave for a minute.
- Remove then stir.
- Afterwards, reheat for one more minute.
- Remove again and stir to combine the mixture thoroughly.
- Pour the beaten egg and add the almond flour in the cheese mixture.
- Stir well.
- Keep adding more almond flour as needed until the mixture does not stick to your fingers anymore.
- Set aside for later.In a separate bowl, pour the buffalo sauce over the shredded chicken.
- Mix thoroughly until the chicken is entirely covered in sauce.Lay some plastic wrap or parchment paper on a flat surface.
- Dust with a little amount of almond flour so the dough will not stick.
- Likewise, grease the rolling pin with some coconut oil.
- Flatten the dough into ¼ inch thickness.
- Prepare a round cookie cutter and cut circles on the dough.
- You can also use a cup if a cookie cutter is unavailable.
- Gather all the excess dough and roll it out once more.
- Repeat the process until all the dough has been cut into circles.Spoon the chicken and place on one side of the circle.
- Fold the other half over the filling.
- To form the empanadas, press the edges of the dough firmly and stuff the fillings inside tightly.
- Slightly roll the edges to ensure that the fillings will not spill.Arrange the empanadas on a cooking sheet greased with some oil.
- Bake for 8-10 minutes.
- Remove from the oven once the dough turns golden brown in color.
- Transfer to a plate and top with some chopped chives if preferred.
- Enjoy.
Originally posted 2019-02-20 17:57:40.
