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Arepas Filled With Avocado Chicken Salad (Reina Pepiada)

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

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

Ingredients

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

Instructions

For Arepas
    Cup of Yum
  1. In a bowl place the water and salt. Slowly add the PAN Cornmeals and mix with your hands
  2. Let the dough rest for 5 minutes
  3. Meanwhile, heat a skillet or griddle on medium high heat. Spray the pan with nonstick spray or rub with oil
  4. Divide dough into 6-8 portions. Roll out into balls and flatten them with your hands
  5. Cook on the griddle for 4-5 minutes on each side
  6. Remove from heat
  7. If you're making a few batches, keep the hot arepas in a warm oven until ready to use
For Avocado Chicken Salad
  1. 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
  2. Incorporate the chicken into the avocado and with a spoon, mix the mixture together
  3. Finally add the almonds
Assembly
  1. Cut your arepas halfway lengthwise
  2. Stuff with the chicken salad
  3. Enjoy!

Nutrition Information

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

% 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%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.