Chicken-Arepa Reina Pepiada (Arepa with Shredded Chicken and Avocado)

By timbrehse

Colombian Recipes

Ingredients

• 4 to 6 cooked arepas
• 4 cups shredded cooked chicken
• 1/4 cup chopped scallions
• 1/4 cup grated white onion
• 1 /4 cup finely diced red bell pepper
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 3 tablespoons finely chopped fresh cilantro
• 1/2 cup of mayonnaise
• 2 tablespoons of lime juice
• 1 ripe avocado, peeled and dice, plus more for serving
• 1 teaspoon of hot sauce (optional)
• Salt and black pepper

Details

Servings 1
Adapted from mycolombianrecipes.com

Preparation

Step 1

1. In a bowl, mix together the cooked and shredded chicken, scallions, white onion, red bell pepper, garlic and cilantro. Set aside.

2. In a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, lime juice, avocado, hot sauce, salt and pepper to taste. Add to the chicken and mix gently until combined. Refrigerate until ready to serve.

3. To assemble: Place the arepas on a serving plate, top with the chicken and avocado mixture. Add some avocado on top and sprinkle cilantro or parsley . Serve immediately.