Combine chicken with 1 cup Chimichurri. Mix well and refrigerate overnight.
Heat saute pan with oil and saute the chicken with the salt until done. Add remaining 1/2 cup Chimichurri and set aside to cool to room temperature.
Place 1 heaping tablespoon chicken mixture in center of an Empanada Disc and close by hand or with a fork. Repeat with remaining dough and filling.
Bake until browned, about 10 minutes.
Empanada Discs:
Yield:about 12 to 15 discs
Stir flour and salt together in a bowl.
Blend the shortening into the flour mixture with a metal spoon or hands until well blended.
Combine the egg with 2/3 cup room temperature water. Stir 1/2 cup egg mixture into the flour until the dough starts to come together smoothly. Keep kneading the dough, adding more of the egg mixture as needed (you may need a little more water). The dough should be smooth.
Cover the dough with plastic wrap and refrigerate at least 1 hour but preferably overnight.
Place dough on a floured surface and roll into desired thickness before cutting. Use a 5-inch round cutter for the discs.
Chimichurri:
Yield:enough for 24 empanadas
Combine parsley, red peppers and garlic in a medium bowl.
Add olive oil and vinegar and mix. Add salt, pepper, oregano and paprika and mix well.
Cover and chill for at least 3 hours or preferably overnight. Keep refrigerated up to 2 weeks.
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Recipe courtesy of Maria Empanada, Denver, CO
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