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How to Make Homemade Arepas

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.

Prep Time
1 hr
Cook Time
mins
Total Time
1 hr 15 mins
Servings: 5 servings
Calories: 589 kcal
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: South American

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:
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  1. In a large bowl mix together arepa flour, and Kosher salt.
  2. Slowly add in the water, mixing with a wooden spoon.
  3. Cover, and let it rest for about 25 minutes.
  4. Start making patties that are about 4" in diameter by ½" thick. You need this thickness so you can split them.
  5. Heat oil in pan (I use a cast iron skillet) to medium heat, and cook until the arepas are brown on both sides. 
  6. Bake in the oven at 350 degrees for about 15 minutes.
To make chicken:
  1. 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
  2. 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.
  3. Place chicken on a cutting board, and shred using two forks.
  4. Place shredded chicken back in the same skillet, sprinkle in salt, and stir.
  5. Add onion, garlic, and cilantro and stir to combine. Cook for about 10 minutes on medium, stirring often.
  6. Add dressing and stir.
To assemble:
  1. 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

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

% 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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