Meal Kit

Chicken Thigh Cheddar Arepas

with crunchy tortilla salad

Prep & Cook Time: 30-40 min.

Difficulty Level: Intermediate

Spice Level: Not Spicy

Cook Within: 5 days

Contains: Milk, Eggs

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Let us introduce you to arepas; we're sure you're going to be fast friends. A breakfast food from Venezuela and Colombia, it's the perfect partner for the tomato-y chicken, cheese, and sour cream, all piled on top like a glorious sopes, except even better. New friends, new food… sometimes the best adventures are the ones that take place right in the kitchen.

In Your Box (serves 2)

  • 14 oz. Diced Chicken Thighs
  • 1 Romaine Heart
  • 1 Roma Tomato
  • 2¾ oz. Arepa Mix
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    2 oz. Sour Cream
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    2 oz. Shredded Cheddar Cheese
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    1½ oz. Chipotle Ranch Dressing
  • 1 oz. Tortilla Strips
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    2 tsp. Chicken Demi-Glace Concentrate
  • 2 tsp. Fajita Seasoning
Contains: FD&C Blue No. 1, FD&C Blue No. 2, and FD&C Red No. 40
Food intolerance information

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  • Nutrition (per serving)

  • Calories
    820
  • Carbohydrates
    48g
  • Net Carbs
    45g
  • Fat
    46g
  • Protein
    52g
  • Sodium
    1630mg

Recipe Steps

You Will Need

  • Olive Oil
  • Salt
  • Pepper
  • 2 Mixing Bowls
  • 1 Large Non-Stick Pan

Before You Cook

Cooking Guidelines

To ensure food safety, the FDA recommends the following as minimum internal cooking temperatures:

  • Steak and Pork 145° F (rest cooked meat, 3 minutes) |
  • Seafood 145° F |
  • Chicken 165° F |
  • Ground Beef 160° F |
  • Ground Turkey 165° F |
  • Ground Pork 160° F
  1. 1

    Prepare the Ingredients

    In a mixing bowl, combine arepa mix, cheese, 1/4 tsp. salt and a pinch of pepper. Add 1/2 cup cold water and stir to combine until easily formable into patties. Set aside, 5 minutes.

    While arepa mixture rests, core tomato and cut into 1/2" dice.

    Hold romaine heart at root end and chop coarsely.

    Pat diced chicken dry.

    If using chicken breasts, pat dry and, on a separate cutting board, cut into a 1" dice. Wash hands thoroughly after working with raw chicken.

    Form arepa mixture into four patties, about 3" in diameter.

  2. 2

    Make the Arepas

    Place a large non-stick pan over medium heat and add 1 Tbsp. olive oil.

    Add arepa patties to hot pan and cook until golden brown, 2-3 minutes per side.

    Remove arepas to a plate. Wipe pan clean and reserve.

  3. 3

    Cook the Chicken

    Return pan used to cook arepas to medium-high heat and add 1 tsp. olive oil.

    Add chicken to hot pan and stir occasionally until chicken is lightly browned and reaches a minimum internal temperature of 165 degrees, 5-7 minutes.

    Add tomatoes, seasoning blend, demi-glace, and 1/2 cup water. Stir occasionally, breaking up tomatoes with a spoon, until slightly thickened, 3-5 minutes.

    If using chicken breasts, follow same instructions.

    Remove from burner and season with 1/4 tsp. salt and a pinch of pepper.

  4. 4

    Make the Salad

    In another mixing bowl, combine romaine and dressing.

  5. 5

    Finish the Dish

    Plate dish as pictured on front of card, spreading sour cream on arepas and topping with chicken mixture. Garnish salad with tortilla strips. Bon appétit!

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