Arepa with Jerk Chicken — Caribbean Fusion Gluten-Free Dinner

Category: Simple Meals  |  ⏱ Ready in 15 minutes  |  Naturally gluten-free

What You Need

• 2 Zavor & Co gluten-free arepas
• 2 chicken thighs, boneless
• 2 tbsp jerk seasoning (store-bought)
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 lime, halved
• Fresh cilantro to garnish

How to Make It

1. Coat chicken thighs with jerk seasoning and a drizzle of olive oil.
2. Cook in a hot skillet over medium-high heat, 7 minutes per side until cooked through.
3. Rest 2 minutes, then slice.
4. Toast arepas on high in the toaster, 2–3 cycles.
5. Top warm arepa with sliced jerk chicken, a squeeze of lime, and fresh cilantro.

About This Recipe

Jerk seasoning comes from Jamaica — a fiery blend of scotch bonnet peppers, allspice, thyme, and garlic that's been smoking and marinating chicken for centuries. On a Colombian arepa, it's a Caribbean meeting that makes complete sense.

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