Chicken and Avocado Arepas
Chicken and avocado arepas are golden corn cakes from Venezuelan cuisine, split and filled with juicy spiced chicken and creamy avocado. The Thermomix TM7 chops the onion, jalapeño and garlic, kneads the smooth corn dough and steams the chicken to tender perfection, making this Latin American favourite achievable any night of the week.
About this recipe
Chicken and avocado arepas Thermomix TM7 bring the beloved Venezuelan street food straight into your kitchen with the help of your all-in-one kitchen machine. These golden corn cakes, made from precooked corn flour, salt and water, are split open and stuffed with tender steamed chicken, sautéed onion, jalapeño and creamy avocado for a quick weeknight dinner that feels like a mini holiday. Searching for arepa recipes online often leads to complicated methods, but the TM7 simplifies every step: it chops the aromatics finely without tears, kneads the dough to that characteristic soft-but-not-sticky consistency and steams the chicken breast so it stays juicy rather than dry. The Parmesan stock cubes melt into the filling, giving a savoury depth that balances the mild sweetness of the corn. Serve these arepas warm, straight from the pan, at a family dinner, a casual drinks evening or a weekend brunch where everyone builds their own creation.
Preparation tips
- Keep the arepa dough slightly tacky but not sticky: add the water gradually to the corn flour and let the dough rest briefly so it hydrates evenly before shaping the patties.
- Cook the chicken in the Varoma while the dough rests, then shred it with two forks and toss it back through the onion and jalapeño mixture so every strand absorbs the Parmesan stock flavour.
- For kid-friendly arepas, remove the seeds from the jalapeño before chopping, and let children shape their own smaller patties and choose their avocado and chicken filling at the table.
Recipe variations
- Make a vegetarian version by replacing the chicken with steamed black beans and sweetcorn tossed through the onion and jalapeño mixture, keeping the creamy avocado on top for a hearty plant-based arepa.
- For a festive sharing platter, form mini arepas and fill them with shredded chicken, avocado and a dollop of soured cream and coriander, ideal for a birthday table or drinks party in summer.
Thermomix TM7 Benefits
- Fine chopping - The Thermomix chops onion, garlic and jalapeño uniformly in seconds without any tears. [Chopping]
- Dough kneading - The TM7 kneads the corn flour and water into a soft, pliable arepa dough without sticky hands. [Kneading]
- Gentle steaming - The Varoma of the Thermomix steams the chicken breast so it stays juicy and easy to shred. [Steaming]
- Precise weighing - Weigh the precooked corn flour and water directly in the TM7 bowl for a consistent dough every time. [Weighing]
- Even heating - The Thermomix heats the onion and stock mixture evenly, building a savoury filling base without burning. [Heating]
Ingredients
- corn flour, precooked
- salt
- water
- vegetable oil
- chicken breast, skinless, boneless
- water
- Parmesan stock cubes
- red onions
- jalapeño pepper
- garlic clove