Harissa Chicken Empanadas

  • Category Appetizer / Street Food / Fusion

  • Prep Time 30 minutes

  • Cook Time 25 minutes

Intro

These golden, flaky empanadas are stuffed with shredded chicken in a rich Moroccan Harissa tomato sauce. The pastry is tender, the filling bold and spiced—a perfect handheld bite that fuses Latin and North African inspiration.

Harissa Chicken Empanadas

Ingredients

  • 2 cups cooked shredded chicken
  • 1 small onion, diced
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tbsp tomato paste
  • 1 tbsp Moroccan Harissa spice
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • Salt to taste
  • Empanada dough (homemade or store-bought)
  • 1 egg, for brushing

Instructions

  • Make the Filling
    Sauté onion in olive oil. Add tomato paste, harissa, paprika, and salt. Stir in chicken and cook until thickened. Cool.
  • Assemble Empanadas
    Roll dough, cut circles, and fill with chicken mixture. Fold and crimp edges.
  • Bake
    Brush with egg wash and bake at 375°F (190°C) for 20–25 minutes until golden.
  • Serving Suggestions
    Serve with a cooling yogurt dip or harissa aioli.
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