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venezuelan

Arepas with Chicken and Avocado

Venezuelan corn cakes filled with chicken, avocado, and creamy sauce.

Time45 min
Servings4
Calories
LevelMedium

Ingredients

  • Pre-cooked cornmeal for arepas300 g
  • Warm water360 ml
  • Cooked chicken breast350 g
  • Avocado1 pcs
  • Mayonnaise or yogurt80 g
  • Lime1 pcs
  • Cilantro15 g
  • Salt1 tsp

Instructions

1

Mix warm water with salt, gradually add the cornmeal, and knead into a soft dough.

2

Let the dough rest for 5 minutes, then shape thick round cakes.

3

Cook the arepas in a dry or lightly oiled skillet for 5–6 minutes per side.

4

Finish them in the oven at 180°C for another 10 minutes so the center cooks through.

5

Mix the chicken with mashed avocado, mayonnaise or yogurt, lime juice, and cilantro.

6

Cut pockets into the arepas, fill with the chicken mixture, and serve warm.