Colombian Style Shredded Chicken Arepa

Step 1: Prep & sear the chicken

  • Chicken

    • chicken breasts
      21 lb / 450 g
    • salt
      a sprinkle
    • cooking oil
      as needed

Use a knife to butterfly or thin out the chicken breast into an even width. Sprinkle an even coating of salt on all sides.

Preheat a pan over medium high heat. Once hot, add a layer of oil to cover the pan. Lay the chicken into the hot pan to on one side.

  • When the bottom has released from the pan and developed some , flip the chicken. Continue searing on the other side until it cooks through and reaches an internal temperature of 155°F/68°C.

Set the chicken aside to rest.

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