Brazilian recipe
Whole Wheat Chicken Empadão
Delicious whole wheat chicken pot pie with a crispy crust and creamy filling. A healthy and flavorful option for your main meals or side dishes.
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Ingredients
1 kg cooked and shredded chicken breast
300 g fresh ricotta
Milk (to bind the filling)
Chopped parsley to taste
Chopped chives to taste
1 cup (240 ml) cornstarch
1 cup (120 g) whole wheat flour
1 cup (120 g) all-purpose flour
1 cup (80 g) wheat bran
1 egg
1 teaspoon salt
1 dessert spoon (approx. 10 g) baking powder
100 g margarine
Soybean oil (to bind the dough)
Egg yolk (for brushing)
300 g fresh ricotta
Milk (to bind the filling)
Chopped parsley to taste
Chopped chives to taste
1 cup (240 ml) cornstarch
1 cup (120 g) whole wheat flour
1 cup (120 g) all-purpose flour
1 cup (80 g) wheat bran
1 egg
1 teaspoon salt
1 dessert spoon (approx. 10 g) baking powder
100 g margarine
Soybean oil (to bind the dough)
Egg yolk (for brushing)
Where to find ingredients
Available at any supermarket or butcher shop.
Found in the dairy or cheese section of most supermarkets.
Available at any supermarket.
Fresh herbs are available in the produce section of supermarkets or at fresh markets.
Fresh herbs are available in the produce section of supermarkets or at fresh markets.
Available in the baking or international aisle of supermarkets.
Available in the baking aisle of supermarkets.
Available in the baking aisle of supermarkets.
Found in the health food or baking section of supermarkets.
Available at any supermarket.
Available at any supermarket.
Available in the baking aisle of supermarkets.
Available in the dairy or baking aisle of supermarkets.
Available in the cooking oil aisle of supermarkets.
Separate from eggs available at any supermarket.
Found in the dairy or cheese section of most supermarkets.
Available at any supermarket.
Fresh herbs are available in the produce section of supermarkets or at fresh markets.
Fresh herbs are available in the produce section of supermarkets or at fresh markets.
Available in the baking or international aisle of supermarkets.
Available in the baking aisle of supermarkets.
Available in the baking aisle of supermarkets.
Found in the health food or baking section of supermarkets.
Available at any supermarket.
Available at any supermarket.
Available in the baking aisle of supermarkets.
Available in the dairy or baking aisle of supermarkets.
Available in the cooking oil aisle of supermarkets.
Separate from eggs available at any supermarket.
Preparation method
- Prepare the chicken breast by cooking and shredding it
- In a bowl, prepare the filling: mash or grind the ricotta
- Add about 1/2 cup of milk, 1 tablespoon of cornstarch (or all-purpose flour), and salt to taste, mixing well to bind
- Incorporate the chopped parsley, chives, and any other seasonings you prefer
- Let the filling cool
- In another large bowl, mix all the dry dough ingredients: cornstarch, whole wheat flour, all-purpose flour, wheat bran, salt, and baking powder
- Add the egg and margarine to the dry mixture and start working the dough, as if making a crumble
- Gradually add soybean oil, just enough to bind the dough and have it start to pull away from your hands without sticking
- To assemble the empadão, prepare the dough lid: place a portion of the dough in a plastic bag and roll it out into a rectangular shape, large enough to cover your baking dish
- In a baking dish approximately 30 cm in diameter, line the bottom and sides with the remaining dough, which should be rolled thinner
- Fill the dish with the cooled chicken filling
- Cover the filling with the dough lid prepared in the plastic bag
- Brush the surface of the dough with an egg yolk
- Bake in a preheated oven at 200°C (400°F) for approximately 30 minutes, or until golden brown
- Serve the empadão hot, with brown rice and watercress salad
Observations
Whole wheat chicken empadão is a healthier variation of the traditional Brazilian recipe, offering a nutritious alternative without sacrificing flavor.
This recipe combines a crispy whole wheat crust with a savory chicken and ricotta filling, making it an excellent choice for those seeking balanced, practical, and comforting meals. It's ideal for lunches, dinners, or even for packing in meal prep containers.
This recipe combines a crispy whole wheat crust with a savory chicken and ricotta filling, making it an excellent choice for those seeking balanced, practical, and comforting meals. It's ideal for lunches, dinners, or even for packing in meal prep containers.
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