Chicken and Avocado Arepas: Reina Pepiada Venezuelan Recipe

arepa flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: cornmeal

Whole wheat flour adds fiber, while cornmeal is often more economical.

mayonnaise

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: sour cream

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess.

chicken

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: canned tuna

Tofu provides a plant-based option, while tuna is often less expensive.

cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Nutritional yeast is lower in fat and adds a cheesy flavor.

Simmer chicken breasts in enough water to cover with garlic cloves and chicken bouillon cube for 15 minutes.

Prepare the filling by mixing shredded chicken, avocado, cooking liquid, mayonnaise, salt, lime juice, and cilantro in a bowl.

In a mixing bowl, combine arepa corn mix, salt, and water to form a dough.

Divide the dough into balls and flatten them into discs.

Heat oil in a pan over medium heat.

Cook the arepas for 12-18 minutes, flipping until golden brown.

Slice the cooked arepas open and fill with the chicken and avocado mixture.

Serve warm and enjoy!

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