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Butter Chicken Empanadas

by Akhtar Nawab

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Contains Soy

Peanut Free

Contains Tree Nut

Contains Gluten

Contains Dairy

Love classic butter chicken? How about traditional empanadas? Chef Akhtar's genius snack or party-platter food combines the best of both into perfectly delicious packages. They're exactly what you think they are—buttery pastry enveloping rich, flavorful, saucy butter chicken. Drizzle the creamy Indian-Spiced Buttermilk Ranch on top or use it as a dip. You’re going to want to add these to every order.

Nutritional facts

Protein

14g

Carbs

20g

Calories

310kcal

Fat

19g

Ingredients

Empanada Dough, Manchego Cheese, Chicken Thigh, Canola and Olive Oil Blend, Turmeric, Red Onion, Buttermilk, Coriander, Onion Powder, Garlic Powder, Black Pepper, Cumin, Garam Masala, Cooking Spray, Cilantro, Chili Powder, Garlic, Canned Tomato, Egg, Sweet Paprika, Kosher Salt, Mayonnaise, Coconut Milk, Lime Juice, Ginger, Clarified Butter

Contains milk, eggs, coconut, wheat, soybeans.

Reviews

4.3

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Haylee · 04/30/25

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About Akhtar Nawab

Chef Akhtar Nawab is chef and owner of Alta Calidad in New York. He is also a founding partner and CEO of Hospitality HQ (HHQ), a creative consulting and management group that offers bespoke solutions for culinary-driven concepts across the country. Nawab's innovative cooking has earned him critical praise throughout the years, beginning with his experience in the kitchen at acclaimed restaurants like Gramercy Tavern, Craftbar, and Craft. The Kentucky-bred chef of Indian heritage has embraced Mexican cuisine, connecting the layered, complex cooking and ingredients of Mexico with the Indian food he grew up eating. Nawab's debut cookbook, Good For You: Bold Flavors with Benefits, was published in August 2020.

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