Chicken and Avocado Arepas

🥗Ingredients

• 2cupsPre-cooked cornmeal (masarepa)
• 2.5cupsWarm water
• 2cupsCooked shredded chicken
• 2wholeAvocado
• 2tbspLime juice
• 1largeTomato
• 1/2wholeRed onion
• 1/4cupFresh cilantro
• 1tspSalt
• 2tbspOil for cooking

📝Instructions

1. 1

   Mix cornmeal, warm water, and salt. Knead until a smooth dough forms. Let rest 5 minutes.

2. 2

   Divide dough into 8 balls and flatten into thick discs about 1cm thick.

3. 3

   Heat oil in a pan over medium heat. Cook arepas for 5-6 minutes each side until a golden crust forms.

4. 4

   Transfer to a baking tray and bake at 180C for 10 minutes to cook through.

5. 5

   Make a quick salsa by dicing tomato and red onion, mixing with lime juice and chopped cilantro.

6. 6

   Slice arepas open like a pocket. Fill with shredded chicken, sliced avocado, and fresh salsa.