Arepa Reina Pepiada

Submitted by Michelle Acireale & Tyler Christensen - added 8/19/26

Ingredients

• Arepas:
• 2 cups pre-cooked white corn flour (harina pan)
• 2 to 2 1/2 cups water
• 1 tsp. salt
• Oil for cooking
• Filling:
• 2 cups cooked, shredded chicken
• 1 or 2 avocados
• 1/4 cup mayonnaise
• 1/2 small onion, finely chopped
• Cilantro, to taste
• Lime juice, to taste
• Salt & pepper

Instructions

1. Make the arepas: Mix flour, salt, and warm water until a soft dough forms. Shape dough into balls, then flatten into thick discs.
2. Cook in a lightly oiled pan over medium heat until golden and cooked through, about 7 minutes per side.
3. Make the filling: Mix shredded chicken, avocado, mayo, onion, cilantro, lime juice, salt, and pepper. Add the filling to the arepa.