These fried empanadas are stuffed with shredded chicken and yucca, then served with a tangy cilantro dipping sauce. A delicious Latin-American dish that is perfect for any occasion.

Quick Info

⏱️ 40 min • 🍽️ 6 servings • ⭐ 81%

Tags

[Gluten-Free] • [Appetizers] • [Dinner] • [Lunch] • [Snacks] • [Under 45 Minutes] • [Under 1 Hour] • [Meal]

Ingredients

• Olive oil
• 1 medium tomato, chopped
• 5 scallions, chopped
• 1/2 medium white onion, chopped
• 8 cloves garlic
• Salt, to taste
• 1 pound cooked chicken, shredded
• 8 cups yucca, cooked
• 6 slices mozzarella cheese, halved
• 3 cups vegetable oil, for frying

Instructions Preview

1. Heat the olive oil in a large pan over med…
2. Add the chicken, and cook for 5 minutes or…
3. For the dough, mash the cooked yucca with …

…and 4 more steps

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Recipe by: Cyrus Kowsari • From: Tasty