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Arepas with Pulled Poblano Chicken

This recipe will get you out of your comfort zone, but will be quickly added to your family's favorite meals!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Main Dish
Cuisine: Mexican
Servings: 4
Calories: 462kcal
Author: Catherine McCord

Ingredients

  • 6 teaspoons olive oil, divided
  • 1 large red onion, chopped and divided
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 1 pound)
  • 1 poblano pepper seeded, ribs removed and diced
  • 1 red bell pepper, seeded, ribs removed and diced
  • 1 lime, zested and juiced
  • chopped cilantro
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt, divided
  • 1 1/2 cups Mararepa or PAN pre-cooked white cornmeal
  • 1 1/2 cups water
  • 4-5 ounces Cotija, thinly sliced

Instructions

  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.

Nutrition

Calories: 462kcal | Carbohydrates: 55g | Protein: 24g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 61mg | Sodium: 981mg | Potassium: 669mg | Fiber: 8g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 1.187IU | Vitamin C: 70mg | Calcium: 172mg | Iron: 3mg