Chicken Bell Pepper Empanadas (Golden, Flaky, Make-Ahead Friendly) - Quickie Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 small yellow onion, finely diced
• 1 red bell pepper, finely diced
• 1 green bell pepper, finely diced
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 1 teaspoon sweet paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper, optional
• 2 cups (280 g) cooked shredded chicken
• 1/3 cup (80 ml) low-sodium chicken broth
• 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro or parsley
• 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more to taste
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 12 empanada dough discs, about 5 inches wide, thawed if frozen
• 1 large egg
• 1 tablespoon water