Ingredients for - Mediterranean Empanadas

1. Skinless, boneless chicken breasts, cut into strips 1 ½
2. Olive oil, divided 3 tablespoons
3. Garlic, chopped, divided 4 cloves
4. Balsamic vinegar, divided 1 ¼ teaspoons
5. Dried oregano ½ teaspoon
6. Salt and ground black pepper to taste ½ teaspoon
7. Chopped tomato 1 cup
8. Chopped onion ½ cup
9. Lemon, juiced 1
10. Refrigerated pizza dough 1 (16 ounce) package
11. Fresh basil, chopped 8 leaves
12. Fresh spinach 1 bunch
13. Fresh mozzarella cheese 6 ounces
14. Extra-virgin olive oil 2 teaspoons

How to cook deliciously - Mediterranean Empanadas

1 . Stage

Combine chicken strips, 2 tablespoons olive oil, 2 cloves garlic, 1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar, oregano, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Let marinate for 30 minutes.

2 . Stage

Meanwhile, combine tomato and onion with remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil, 2 cloves garlic, and 1/4 teaspoon balsamic vinegar. Season with salt and pepper. Let marinate for 30 minutes.

3 . Stage

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).

4 . Stage

Cook chicken in a hot skillet until juices run clear, 5 to 8 minutes. Use 2 forks to shred the chicken in the skillet. Add lemon juice to finish cooking.

5 . Stage

Divide pizza dough into 6 sections. Roll each section into a 6-inch circle on a floured surface, working fresh basil into the dough as you roll.

6 . Stage

Layer spinach, chicken, mozzarella, and tomato mixture on one half of each circle. Fold over to cover the filling and press the curved edge to seal.

7 . Stage

Lightly coat a baking sheet with olive oil. Lightly brush the tops of the empanadas with olive oil and transfer to the baking sheet.

8 . Stage

Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown, 12 to 15 minutes.