Arepas

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Directions for Filling

1. Bring a pot of water to a boil; add chicken and cook for 20 to 25 minutes. Let cool.
2. Heat olive oil in a skillet and cook onion and red bell pepper. Stir until softened and add garlic; cook and stir until fragrant, about 1 minute
3. Shred chicken and add to skillet. Add sherry and capers; season with salt. Cook and stir chicken mixture until heated through and flavors have blended, 10 to 15 minutes. Mix cilantro and tomatoes into chicken mixture; cook and stir until tomatoes start to break down, 5 to 10 minutes.

Directions for Arepas

1. Place warm water in mixing bowl, add salt.
2. Slowly stir in arepa meal into warm water until a wet dough forms. It should be firm enough to pick up with wet hands and form into cakes.
3. Heat a skillet over medium heat. Place oil into skillet and place arepa cake into oil.
4. Cook until brown on one side, 3-4 minutes, and then flip to brown opposite side.
5. Drain on paper towel and let cool. Slice through middle to fill with desired fillings.

To Serve

1. Open arepas in half and add 4 oz of chicken.
2. Garnish with cabbage slaw, avocado slices, and salsa rosada.