Crispy Arepa Rellena with Shredded Chicken & Cheese
Golden-fried corn patties stuffed with shredded chicken, melted cheese, and a bright lime crema. Ready in 25 minutes—the TikTok-friendly version of Colombia's iconic street snack.
- Total time
- 25 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 580
- Protein
- 24g
Ingredients
- 1 cup pre-cooked shredded chicken
- ¾ cup white cheddar or mozzarella, shredded
- 1.5 cups arepa flour (corn flour for arepas)
- 1 cup warm water
- 1 whole lime (juiced)
- ½ cup sour cream or crema
- 2 cups neutral oil for frying
Instructions
- 1
Mix arepa flour, warm water, and a pinch of salt until a soft dough forms, about 1 minute.
- 2
Stir lime juice and a pinch of salt into sour cream; set the crema aside.
- 3
Form 4 golf-ball-sized dough balls and flatten to thick discs. Make a pocket in each and fill with chicken and cheese.
- 4
Heat oil in a deep skillet over medium-high until shimmering. Fry arepas 3 minutes per side until deep golden.
- 5
Transfer arepas to a paper towel–lined plate. Serve hot with lime crema on the side.
Tools you’ll need
- large mixing bowl
- deep skillet (10-inch minimum)
- kitchen scale or measuring cups
- slotted spoon
- paper towels
- small bowl for crema
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