Mini Chicken Pies

Empadinhas de Frango

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Preparation info
  • Yield:

    8

    empadinhas
    • Difficulty

      Easy

Appears in
Authentic Brazilian Home Cooking

By Olivia Mesquita

Published 2023

  • About

Empadinhas are small hand pies with origins in the Portuguese pastelões, which were large, savory pies. They are often served as appetizers, snacks or finger food at parties. The melt-in-your-mouth buttery pastry envelops a creamy, savory chicken filling that is jeweled with plump olives for bursts of flavor in every bite. You can serve your empadinhas while they are still warm or at room temperature. They can also be reheated, so it’s okay to make them ahead and refrigerate until you are r