Arepa Reina Pepiada

Step by step

1. 1

   Cook chicken breast in salt water for about 15 minutes, let cool and shred.

2. 2

   Knead cornmeal with salt and water into a smooth dough, rest for 5 minutes.

3. 3

   Form 8 balls from the dough and flatten into discs about 1.5 cm thick.

4. 4

   Heat oil in a pan, fry arepas 4–5 minutes per side until golden.

5. 5

   Add avocado, mayonnaise, lime juice, chopped onion and cilantro to shredded chicken and mix.

6. 6

   Season with salt and pepper.

7. 7

   Cut arepas open on the side, fill with chicken-avocado mixture and serve.