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Arepas with Pulled Poblano Chicken
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Instructions
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In a large sauté pan heat 2 teaspoons olive oil, add half the onion, the garlic and cook for 1-2 minutes. Add the chicken, peppers and lime juice. Cook chicken 7-8 minutes or until chicken is cooked through. Set aside. Once chicken is cool enough to handle, take 2 forks and shred chicken. Add chopped cilantro and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Set aside.
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In a large bowl, add Masarepa, lime zest, 1 ½ cups water, 2 teaspoon olive oil and ½ teaspoon salt Stir to form a stiff dough. Transfer dough to clean, dry work space and knead dough for about 30-40 seconds or until smooth. Set aside for 3-4 minutes to rest. Form into 8 equal size balls. Flatten the balls with the palm of your hands to create 1/4 inch thick discs.
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In a large sauté pan, heat 2 teaspoons olive oil (you may need a little more during cooking) until very hot, add dough discs, and lower the heat to medium-low. Cook arepas for about 8-10 minutes per side or until cooked through.
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When cool enough to handle, cut Arepas horizontally in half. Place chicken mixture and cheese on the bottom half of Arepas. Top with other half and serve.
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Tips & Tricks (5)
- Master the Arepa Dough Consistency 💧The Masarepa mixture should resemble wet sand, not a wet batter—add water gradually and let it rest 5 minutes before cooking so the flour fully hydrates for better texture and easier handling.
- Char Your Poblanos for Depth 🔥Blister poblano peppers directly over a gas flame or under the broiler until blackened, then steam in a covered bowl—this removes the skin easily and develops a rich, smoky flavor that transforms the filling.
- Poach Chicken in Seasoned Broth 🍗Instead of plain water, poach boneless chicken breasts in garlic-infused broth with bay leaves and lime to build flavor from within, resulting in moist, tender meat that pulls apart effortlessly.
- Toast Cotija Before Serving ✨Lightly toast crumbled Cotija cheese in a dry skillet for 2-3 minutes before serving—this brings out its nutty notes and prevents it from clumping, creating a more elegant presentation.
- Oil Your Hands for Perfect Shaping ✋Wet your hands with oil rather than water when shaping arepas—this prevents sticking while keeping the dough from becoming soggy, giving you smoother, more uniform patties.
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Diet at a Glance
Gluten Free
High Protein
Low Sugar
Low Carb
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