How to Make Homemade Arepas
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Prep Time
1 hr
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Cook Time
mins
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Total Time
1 hr 15 mins
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Servings
5 servings
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Calories
589 kcal
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Course
Appetizer
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Cuisine
South American
How to Make Homemade Arepas
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Homemade arepas are easy to make, and so versatile. You can eat them plain, or stuff them with your favorite filling. They are a typical South American treat.
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Ingredients
Arepas
- 2 cups Arepa flour white masarepa pre-cooked
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- 3 cups water
- 2 Tbsp olive oil
Chicken Filling
- 1 ¼ lb chicken breast
- ¾ cup Mixes and Medleys mustard salad dressing
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- ⅓ cup onion chopped
- 1 clove garlic minced
- 4 Tbsp cilantro chopped
- 1 Tbsp Mixes and Medleys mustard salad dressing to add at the end
- 2 ½ Tbsp queso fresco crumbled
Instructions
To Make Arepas:
- In a large bowl mix together arepa flour, and Kosher salt.
- Slowly add in the water, mixing with a wooden spoon.
- Cover, and let it rest for about 25 minutes.
- Start making patties that are about 4" in diameter by ½" thick. You need this thickness so you can split them.
- Heat oil in pan (I use a cast iron skillet) to medium heat, and cook until the arepas are brown on both sides.
- Bake in the oven at 350 degrees for about 15 minutes.
To make chicken:
- Poke holes in chicken breast with a fork then place dressing in a large sealable bag, and put the chicken inside. Allow it to marinate in the refrigerator for about one hour
- Heat olive oil in non-stick pan on medium, and cook chicken covered, for about 5 minutes on each side. If chicken breasts are thick, you might need to cook longer.
- Place chicken on a cutting board, and shred using two forks.
- Place shredded chicken back in the same skillet, sprinkle in salt, and stir.
- Add onion, garlic, and cilantro and stir to combine. Cook for about 10 minutes on medium, stirring often.
- Add dressing and stir.
To assemble:
- Slice arepa in half lengthwise. Fill with about 4 oz. of chicken each. Sprinkle with queso fresco and cilantro. Top with other arepa slice, like a sandwich.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
589kcal
(29%)
Carbohydrates
53g
(18%)
Protein
32g
(64%)
Fat
26g
(40%)
Saturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Cholesterol
91mg
(30%)
Sodium
1374mg
(57%)
Potassium
745mg
(21%)
Fiber
6g
(24%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
180IU
(4%)
Vitamin C
2.3mg
(3%)
Calcium
64mg
(6%)
Iron
2.9mg
(16%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 5servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 589 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 589kcal | 29% |
| Carbohydrates | 53g | 18% |
| Protein | 32g | 64% |
| Fat | 26g | 40% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 91mg | 30% |
| Sodium | 1374mg | 57% |
| Potassium | 745mg | 16% |
| Fiber | 6g | 24% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 180IU | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 2.3mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 64mg | 6% |
| Iron | 2.9mg | 16% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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