Arepas Filled With Avocado Chicken Salad (Reina Pepiada)

Name: Arepas Filled With Avocado Chicken Salad (Reina Pepiada)
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 8 arepas
Ingredients: 2 Cups P.A.N Cornmeal; 2 1/2 Cups water; 1 Teaspoon salt; 1 ripe avocado; 2-3 Cups cooked chicken; 1/4 Cup cilantro; 2 Tablespoons mayo; Juice of 1 lemon; 1/2 Teaspoon onion powder; 1 Teaspoon garlic powder; 1/4 Cup slivered almonds; salt + pepper to taste

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Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings
8 arepas
Calories
315 kcal
Course
Main Course
Cuisine
South American, Venezuelan

Arepas Filled With Avocado Chicken Salad (Reina Pepiada)

Kira Merritt

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Delicious Venezuelan Arepas filled with the best avocado chicken salad. Perfect for a quick lunch and dinner! Use it in sandwiches, arepas or by itself! Yum

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Ingredients

Servings

For Arepas

2 Cups P.A.N Cornmeal
2 1/2 Cups water
1 Teaspoon salt

For Avocado Chicken Salad

1 ripe avocado
2-3 Cups cooked chicken shredded or chopped
1/4 Cup cilantro chopped
2 Tablespoons mayo
Juice of 1 lemon
1/2 Teaspoon onion powder
1 Teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 Cup slivered almonds toasted
salt + pepper to taste

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Instructions

For Arepas

In a bowl place the water and salt. Slowly add the PAN Cornmeals and mix with your hands
Let the dough rest for 5 minutes
Meanwhile, heat a skillet or griddle on medium high heat. Spray the pan with nonstick spray or rub with oil
Divide dough into 6-8 portions. Roll out into balls and flatten them with your hands
Cook on the griddle for 4-5 minutes on each side
Remove from heat
If you're making a few batches, keep the hot arepas in a warm oven until ready to use

For Avocado Chicken Salad

In a bowl, place the avocado and mash with a fork, add the mayo, lemon juice, cilantro, onion powder and garlic powder, salt and pepper. Mix
Incorporate the chicken into the avocado and with a spoon, mix the mixture together
Finally add the almonds

Assembly

Cut your arepas halfway lengthwise
Stuff with the chicken salad
Enjoy!

Nutrition Information

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Serving 1Arepa Calories 315kcal (16%) Carbohydrates 32g (11%) Protein 13g (26%) Fat 15g (23%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Cholesterol 28mg (9%) Sodium 346mg (14%) Potassium 351mg (10%) Fiber 5g (20%) Sugar 1g (2%) Vitamin A 100IU (2%) Vitamin C 2.6mg (3%) Calcium 21mg (2%) Iron 1.9mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8arepas

Amount Per Serving

Calories 315 kcal

% Daily Value*

Serving	1Arepa
Calories	315kcal	16%
Carbohydrates	32g	11%
Protein	13g	26%
Fat	15g	23%
Saturated Fat	2g	10%
Cholesterol	28mg	9%
Sodium	346mg	14%
Potassium	351mg	7%
Fiber	5g	20%
Sugar	1g	2%
Vitamin A	100IU	2%
Vitamin C	2.6mg	3%
Calcium	21mg	2%
Iron	1.9mg	11%