Tinga Empanadas

Step 1

Place the chicken thighs and breasts in a pot of boiling water, then cook until tender, 30 to 40 minutes. Remove from the heat and shred.

Step 2

In a blender, mix the tomato sauce, chipotles, raw onions, tomatoes, bouillon and garlic until puréed. Cook this sauce in a pot with a little bit of oil until it starts bubbling, a few minutes. Immediately mix in the shredded chicken and sautéed onions. Cook for a few minutes more. Cool the filling.

Step 3

If using empanada dough, place filling in the middle of a piece of dough, about an inch from the border. Fold in half and seal with a fork or by crimping. If using pastry dough, cut into 5-inch circles and follow the above directions.

Step 4

If frying, heat oil in a deep-fryer to 350 degrees F and fry for about 3 minutes. If baking, brush the empanadas with egg wash, then bake at 350 to 375 degrees F for about 20 minutes (follow the package directions).