Dominican Style Chicken Empanadas | Pastelitos de Pollo | Chef Zee Cooks

[@childofTheMostHigh4217]

I love all of them! Anything meat-filled lol. I actually make your picadillo recipe about once a week to eat as empanadas or with your Dominican beans recipe and white rice. Girl, since you came into my life, I have your recipes on repeat in this house. My neighbors must think I hired a Dominican chef or something 'cause they ain't never smelled the aromas that be comin' out this apartment before 😂. I send my italian husband to Olive Garden if he wants meatballs. That ground beef in the fridge is for picadillo lol.

[@9188jenni]

Loool omg. My sentiments exactly. I love them both

[@zorayaespaillat2859]

I'm dominican too but we call empanada the ones that are made of yuca dough and pastelito are the ones that are made out flour dough. to me I love them equally because I'm a foodie so there are very few food that I don't love. Thank you for sharing our traditional dishes.

[@sarisasalla8226]

I'm soooo happy I found your channel! Your production quality and detailed tips are unmatched! My goal this year is learning how to make all the traditional Dominican recipes but having my parents rush to explain over the phone never came out right. Besides mangu, I started thinking I'll only be able to eat Dominican food at restaurants or family parties. I've been watching your videos for hours today! Thank you thank you thank you!

[@ohsoserenity5327]

Picadillos are so good I’m Puerto Rican and my family would always make these

[@ngndnd]

You are my favorite channel now. My mom is on vacation right now so i have to cook for me and my sister. I tried doing them white people recipes but the food was meh, im so glad i came upon your channel cause i suck at cooking.

[@libertadmartinez1891]

I like the way you cook, i had always believed the Empanadas are made with yuca. And Pastelitos with all purpose flour. Back in DR. that is how i remember them to be called.

[@lizv.418]

I love them both but pastelitos are my favorite! Can't wait to make this recipe😋🌞🌸

[@Chefzeecooks]

Thank you! I love them too!

[@rossaavedra1]

That look amazing 👏 😍 👌 🙌

[@Chefzeecooks]

Thank you 😋

[@Sharleen91]

I grew up calling both Patelitos, I thought it was because of the type of dough. Where as the Colombian/south American ones I call empanadas 🤷‍♀️ you learn something new everyday lol

[@Chefzeecooks]

There are also other reasons why the two are different. I didn't want to go into too much detail because the video could have easily been an hour long and confusing lol. There are some regions that make the distinctions based on shape, size, dough, cooking method, filling, and more. The reasons are endless lol. In the end, I decided to differentiate them as I grew up-- round vs. half moon. For me growing up, empanadas were also made of an entirely different dough but that was also a regional thing based on where my family is from.

[@spukemonster]

can we bake the empanada? if yes what is the temp and how many minutes? thank you in advance.

[@roquezablough1664]

I am empanada person,I am from Philippines

[@gloriaafonso7494]

Thank you for explaining the difference between the two as a Dominican it matters

[@angelrentcar]

You should make a Dominican cake. I want to try that next. 💪🏽💪🏽💪🏽🇩🇴🇩🇴🇩🇴🇩🇴😍

[@calebburrell1838]

Love your videos. Very informative and helpful.

[@lesliecharles2495]

She is btw u cute ☺️

[@milagrossmith4891]

Thank u 4 explaining the difference between pastelitos & empanadas. I always wondered about this

[@vbjetta33]

Definitely a pastelito man but dont mind either 😂😂😂😂😂 Thanks again for your awesome video

[@RivetGardener]

Ay Dios Mio! Que decision....empanada o pastelito? No puedo decidir me encantan las dos! Excellent chicken recipe so delicious and tasty looking. Olives? Heck yeah! Thanks for sharing such deliciousness.

[@gabrieladeuschle3596]

Those look bomb!!♥️

[@madelinebaez9691]

Wow justo a tiempo para la cena de noche buena gracias 😊

[@elizabethsantana4545]

😲💥😍UNMM y con un mori' soñando, es lo mas adictivo (irresistible)...YUMY!✨💫👍

[@IC0311]

I’m officially a fan of your page. So many great recipes. I would love you to make a video on how to make pastelon de plátanos maduros.

[@malikprice2821]

Thank you chef zee I have tried several of you recipes and love them all of them you for teaching me to cook

[@iashasanchez2323]

Made this for my family tonight and they really enjoyed them, thanks!

[@princeprince9227]

U made that look way tu easy lol. Love when my lady makes these.

[@Ih3artkarma]

Pastelitos!

[@tumorenitopena2506]

Megusto el video muchos saludos des de holanda ✌🙏🤗

[@SimplyE_Renee]

🤗🤗, thanks chef zee. I actually requested this in the previous video 😊😉

[@angelinaverden5864]

love this! You should make yuca empanadas!

[@mnunezhk]

pastelitos!!!

[@AnnaMar1017]

These look amazing

[@knicksbaby21]

These look Delicious I can’t wait to try to make them. Do you have any special sauce Recipes that you make to go along with the empanadas?

[@sandrafeliciano4030]

You go girl!!! Being a perfectionist I love your videos 👧❤️

[@kishad9923]

You should make a “ what’s in my pantry / fridge “ video!

[@Chefzeecooks]

That's a great one!!!! Sounds like it would make a fun video. I'm also laughing because my pantry is so all over the place with things that I keep on hand lol

[@carissabartholomae1596]

Love pastelitos

[@victorking1153]

Look good i like empanada y pastelito

[@ivette7332]

I love Pastillos because it brings more dough Vs. Empanadas they have too much meat and not enough dough.

[@Nceron]

I grew up with my mom making pastelitos with a picadillo made of ground meat or chicken.

[@mannynpris]

I’m going to try and bake them instead of frying them but I know frying will taste better!

[@belqueskitchen4530]

Got me drooling 🤤🔔👍🏻👍🏻

[@aliciaeve3117]

Pastelitooooooooos!

[@mmondragon103]

Thank you for making look so easy, it inspires me to want to make the food.

[@Chefzeecooks]

You can do it! Trust me, you got this! Thank you for watching.

[@crabcakes4194]

Excellent video very informative and detailed thank you!

[@jackieh545]

My son and I have been craving some pastelitos. Although my son loves beef and chicken his favorite are the cheese pastelitos. What cheese do you recommend I use to make these cheese pastelitos?

[@fgrffgfggt9136]

Now I know how to make them perfect! Thank you

[@tanyatruong3133]

Looks so delicious! Can you bake the empanadas instead of frying them???

[@CarpeDiem-ii5fu]

Can't wait to make this. We would eat either in my house. Glad I discovered your channel. We really enjoy authentic foreign foods. Do you have a brand preference when it comes to Dominican oregano?

[@PrincessGen1]

I love good foods. ❤️❤️

[@allthingsannas]

Hey fam...I like both...here from nas and Rick livestream

[@DianaVLoo]

Oh, yummy! :) gracias for sharing & happy holidays to you & your family ♥️

[@paolalozano2243]

Hey Girl I absolutely love your recipes. I was wondering if you can bake them in the oven ?

[@dorishacangieter5722]

Both i love them

[@LegendaryVogueX]

Love your videos! Empanadas.

[@yoemelyrosso7762]

Make a video on how to make la masa from scratch please!!!

[@Lisam72977]

I love both

[@msnanii]

The hardest part was shredding the chicken.....bc I couldn’t stop eating it LOL

[@Chefzeecooks]

Lmaooo I have this same problem!

[@sfxchris96]

I love your channel, and have for a couple years now. Have a wonderful day!

[@ladyzscuisine1166]

I always thought pastelitos were the big half moons and empanadas were the smaller version 😅

[@tocalana331]

zephaniah Henry KZbin channel same here I was so confused when she said it was the other way around 🤔

[@ladyzscuisine1166]

Yea its the first time i hear pastelitos are the circle ones and empanadas are half moons no matter the size. And to be honest i never even saw a circle shaped pastelito. You learn something new everyday!

[@007Dcastillo]

@@ladyzscuisine1166 The circled pastelito is more popular in small size for catering, and it's more common in the north of the island. Pastelitos are the circled ones and half moon shaped are empanadas.

[@olgacolon7548]

I like both

[@fgrffgfggt9136]

Yummy

[@fgrffgfggt9136]

Thank you for the tip

[@mfenderson2714]

Can we bake the empanadas/pastelitos instead of frying them?

[@unicorndre6813]

This looks so good!

[@Chefzeecooks]

Thank you!!!

[@amberazocar3871]

Looks delicious ! Can I just throw the chicken into a crock pot or do I have to stew it ?

[@arelys1228]

Yum

[@jambatta]

EMPANADAS

[@maggyherrera5578]

Can you do this on the air fryer?

[@Chefzeecooks]

Im sure that you can, but I haven't tried it yet so it's hard for me suggest setting & tips. I'll definitely be trying it out though.

[@davidlugo5682]

Hi chef zee do have the recipes on how to make some patita de cerdo?

[@drbjf115]

Where did you purchase the marble rolling pin and cutting board?

[@Chefzeecooks]

I bought it years ago from Sur La Table. They’ve since shut down stores but you can find some on Amazon and Home Goods. They have some at Williams & Sonoma but they can get pricey. If you can find a Williams Sonoma outlet store they usually have them on a good sale. Hope that helps!

[@drbjf115]

@@Chefzeecooks Thanks!

[@parmodsharma4576]

What do you do with what you cut out? If you throw it out you are wasting. Are you able to reuse?

[@kleled]

Empanadas

[@dorislee1636]

Can you bake it? If you can , at what temperature and how long to bake it ?

[@yankeeholic22]

Chef zee do you add cheese to some ? And if you do what kind ?

[@KEYBEATZ]

I like pastalitos more but empanadas will do.

[@frenchvanilla7109]

This looks good I will make this tomorrow. Can you recommend a dipping sauce for Chicken empenadas?

[@Zo5280]

Mayo ketchup

[@sassyasme1236]

Is it ok if one uses chicken thighs?

[@violetrose25]

I prefer empanadas, but we’ve always called them pastelitos. Lol

[@ginafranco4051]

Pastelillos

[@rachelsweets]

Happy Holidays

[@margalinam]

Can those Empanadas be baked instead? Please advise! Thank you

[@sandrafeliciano4030]

I love you chef zee your an amazing chef 👩‍🍳

[@tocalana331]

Hi I’m on ur recipe webpage and I’m typing in the title of this video so I can get the ingredients and full details on how to cook this but it’s not turning up on ur website please HELP

[@edwinbryan1768]

Cual harina uso ? Yo lo hize con la harina all purpose y cuando los frei se me inflaron todos y se me separaron 🤦🏻‍♀️

[@stephanieknight5111]

What's the difference between Dominican Oregano and regular Oregano 🤔. If I can't find Dominican Oregano can I use regular Oregano 🤔

[@Nceron]

Pasteliti

[@badger123123]

What is the difference between pastelillos, empanadillas and pastelitos?

[@331514thst]

No raisins???

[@jeffgoesrandom4217]

I like those things, but they hit my stomach like a lump and stick there. :-) I wish I could have a less oily one of them. I may substitute stuff for that. I must be a weak guy. :-) -Jeff Goes Random

[@andersonrodriguez3188]

Que lastima que no hace uno en español jsjs

[@stephaniemaybin2755]

If I am going to shred the chicken after cooking it in the sauce, why can't I cook the chicken uncut after marinating it? The reason you gave for the size of your chicken cuts not being too large was because it would run the risk of not fitting into the empanada. The chicken will fit after shredding it.

[@Chefzeecooks]

Cutting the chicken first, marinating it, cooking it, shredding, and then adding it back in the sauce allows for maximum flavor and the chicken also cooks faster. You run the risk of having chicken that is bland and dry when you cook the chicken uncut. The best way to cook a whole chicken breast uncut is to boil it as you would in a soup-- but that's an entirely different flavor profile and different what I've shown in this video. Cooking the chicken that way also doesn't allow for maximum flavor unless you're making the chicken sous vide style, which isn't my preferred way of using a sous vide or making chicken. Lastly, you want to be mindful of the size chunks that you cut the chicken because the chicken will shred in the size that you cut. So cutting it too big will give you shredded pieces that are big as well, which may cause issues when filling your empanadas and pastelitos later on-- especially if you're making mini ones as I have shown in this video. I hope this helps. Thanks for watching.

[@stephaniemaybin2755]

@@Chefzeecooks Thanks!

[@Blue_Angel.555]

Where’s my pastelito? That’s what I want to know 🤨

[@DJSORPRESAMIX]

I eat 25 empanadas 😂

[@dorislee1636]

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[@gabrieladeuschle3596]

Those look bomb!!♥️