Empanadas de Pollo

Empanadas de Pollo are savory, baked or fried pastries filled with seasoned chicken, originating from Latin America and Spain. The filling typically includes shredded chicken, onions, peppers, olives, and spices like cumin and paprika, all encased in a flaky dough. They are a beloved street food and snack across many Spanish-speaking countries, with regional variations in dough and filling.

🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

This dish is a balanced source of energy, providing a good mix of carbohydrates from the dough, protein from the chicken, and fats from the cooking method and dough. A single empanada offers key nutrients like iron, B vitamins, and potassium, with a rough calorie range of 250-350 kcal per piece.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	300 kcal
Protein	14 g
Carbs	28 g
Fat	15 g
Fiber	2 g
Sugar	2 g
Sodium	480 mg
Iron	2.1 mg
Potassium	220 mg
Vitamin B6	0.3 mg
Niacin (B3)	4.5 mg
Phosphorus	150 mg
Selenium	12 mcg
Zinc	1.8 mg
Folate	35 mcg

Per 1 empanada (approximately 120 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

Empanadas are a culinary canvas for cultural expression, with each country or region boasting unique fillings and dough recipes, from the baked, wheat-based versions in Argentina to the fried, corn-dough empanadas in Colombia. Nutritionally, they are a complete handheld meal, efficiently combining protein, carbs, and fats for sustained energy.