12 Ingredients
Arepas
1 cup precooked white corn flour (masa harina) for arepas
1 1/3 cups water
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/3 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
1 tablespoon vegetable or olive oil
Chicken Filling
1 cup shredded cooked chicken breast
1/4 cup finely chopped white onion
1/2 cup diced plum (Roma) tomatoes
1/4 cup mayonnaise with lime juice or regular mayonnaise
1 medium avocado, pitted, peeled and chopped
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
Tips.
.- Arepas can also be served topped with cheeses or simply spread with butter.
.- Enjoy these delicious arepas that are filled with chicken – a wonderful dinner.
Steps.
Step 1
Heat oven to 400°F.
Step 2
To make arepas: In large bowl, stir corn flour, water and salt with spoon; let rest 1 minute or until mixture thickens. Stir in mozzarella cheese. Form 4 balls of dough, using about 1/2 cup dough each. Place each ball on plastic wrap; shape each into 3 1/2-inch circle, 3/4 inch thick.
Step 3
In 12-inch skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Cook arepas in oil about 4 minutes on each side, until dark spots appear on both sides. Place arepas on ungreased cookie sheet.
Step 4
Bake about 20 minutes or until fully cooked and hollow sounding when tapped. Cool about 20 minutes.
Step 5
Meanwhile, make chicken filling. In medium bowl, mix all filling ingredients until well blended. To serve, slice each arepa vertically but not all the way through. Fill each with about 1/2 cup filling.