Arepa Bread with Spicy Chicken

For Valentine’s, make this wonderful arepa with spicy chicken and share it with someone you love.
Arepa with Spicy Chicken Arepa with Spicy Chicken

Arepa with Spicy Chicken

Valentine’s Day is coming up, and it’s a special day indeed, but so are all of the other days you spend with your loved ones so don’t forget to share an arepa, full of heart and spicy goodness, with your special someone.

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Arepa Bread with Spicy Chicken


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  • Author: Carolyng Gomes
  • Total Time: 50 minutes
  • Yield: 2 servings 1x

Description

Enjoy a flavorful arepa filled with spicy chicken, perfect for sharing with your loved ones on Valentine’s Day or any special occasion.


Ingredients

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  • 1 1/2 cups P.A.N., pre-cooked white cornmeal
  • 2 cups warm water
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 cup shredded cheese of choice
  • 2 chicken breasts
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

Arepa:

  1. Preheat oven to 350 F. In a bowl stir to combine water and salt.
  2. Continue stirring and slowly add cornmeal and remaining flavor ingredients.
  3. Continue stirring, then kneading, for about 3 minutes until dough is soft and smooth. Form into desired shapes with thickness no greater than ½ inch.
  4. Place an arepa on a medium heat pan.
  5. Do not crowd the arepas. Make them smaller to fit in your pan or have more than one pan on the stove for this step if making many arepas.
  6. Flip when a slight golden crust as formed on the underside of arepa. Cook for an additional 3 minutes, until similar crust as formed on other side.
  7. Transfer arepas to wire rack of oven and cook for an additional 10 minutes.
  8. Tap arepas. If they sound hollow they are ready for consumption. Otherwise leave the arepas in the oven for an additional 5 minutes.
  9. Remove arepas, slice in half like a pita and stuff with your favorite fillings, like pollo picante!

Pollo picante:

  1. Add olive oil to pan, between medium and medium high setting. Follow with garlic and onion. Cook until onion is translucent.
  2. Add chicken breast. Add pepper strips and remaining spices to chicken. When the chicken has caramelized flip to remaining side.
  3. Add half of the wine to the pan. When all of the liquid has evaporated add remaining wine, lower heat to the lowest setting and cover. Allow to cook for 5 minutes or until chicken is fully cooked.
  4. Put chicken breast, vegetables and pan drippings in a bowl. Using two forks pull the breasts apart until they resemble large shreds.
  5. Cup open warm arepas, stuff with pollo picante and serve.

Notes

For a milder version, reduce the cayenne pepper. You can store leftover arepas in an airtight container and reheat them in the oven. Experiment with different cheeses for added flavor. Serve with a side of avocado or a fresh salad for a complete meal.

  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Cuisine: Latin American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 450
  • Sugar: 2
  • Sodium: 600
  • Fat: 20
  • Carbohydrates: 40
  • Fiber: 5
  • Protein: 30
  • Cholesterol: 75
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  1. I’ve been obsessed with arepas since seeing them on a food show and I have never been able to find them where I live. I doubt my home made would be the same but I’m excited that I can at least give them a try!

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