CHICKEN EMPANADAS - Manitoba Chicken

Ingredients

• 1 Tbsp (15 ml) canola oil
• 1 yellow onion, finely chopped
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tsp (5 ml) ground cumin
• 1/4 cup (60 ml) fresh oregano, chopped (or 1 Tbsp dried)
• 1 lb (450 g) ground chicken
• 1/4 cup (60 ml) tomato paste
• 1 tsp (5 ml) dried pepper flakes
• 1/4 cup (60 ml) chicken broth (or water)
• 1/4 cup (60 ml) green onions, chopped
• 1 cup (250 ml) flat leaf parsley, chopped
• ¼ tsp (1.25 ml) salt
• ¼ tsp (1.25 ml) fresh ground pepper
• 1 package pre-made short crust pastry rolled out (can also be made with puff pastry)
• 1 egg, lightly beaten