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Chicken Ropa Vieja Arepa Sandwich

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by Jose Garces

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Introducing Chef Jose Garces’ Chicken Ropa Vieja Arepa Sandwich—a delicious twist on the traditional arepa! Packed with flavor, this mouthwatering creation starts with two griddled corn cakes. Between them are layers of black bean purée, braised chicken Ropa Vieja, and slices of fresh mozzarella. Served with a side of fried sweet plantains (maduros) and Chef's creamy Guasacaca sauce for dipping or drizzling, this unique and delectable sandwich is a must-try. Get ready to indulge in a culinary adventure like no other!

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Nutritional facts

Protein

42g

Carbs

84g

Calories

1150

Fat

72g

Ingredients

Instant Corn FlourMozzarella CheeseChicken ThighCanola and Olive Oil BlendBay LeafButterCanned Black BeansPlantainVegetable BaseCornCooking SprayTomato PasteCilantroGarlicMozzarella CheeseSweet PaprikaOnionKosher SaltMonosodium GlutamateMayonnaiseBlack PepperChicken BaseChipotle in AdoboLime JuiceGuajillo Chile PasteKetchupChicken BreastAvocadoRed Bell PepperCanola Oil

Reviews

4.4

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Sandwich was good, plantains not so much.

Kristen Cornell · 11/04/24

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About Jose Garces

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Iron Chef, father, husband, James Beard Award-winner, entrepreneur, and food innovator, Chef Jose Garces is known as a leading culinary authority of Spanish and Latin-American food.
From the Spanish tapas at Amada, his first restaurant, to the playful Japanese street food at Okatshe in Atlantic City, Chef Garces continually pushes the boundaries of culinary excellence.
While he maintains his successful career owning and operating full-service restaurants, Chef Garces is also looking toward the future, with an increased focus on bringing restaurant-quality experiences to the homes and businesses of culinary enthusiasts in new and interesting ways. From enhanced home delivery options and virtual online cooking demos, to live online cooking classes, Chef Garces is excited to connect with both fans of his work on television, as well as the home cook who’d like to experience “chef life” in their own kitchen.
As a child of immigrants and a leader in the diverse and inclusive hospitality industry, the wellbeing of his community in Philadelphia has always been dear to Chef Garces’ heart. To help provide ongoing and actionable assistance to the immigrant community, Chef Garces co-founded The Garces Foundation in 2011. The Garces Foundation provides services, including community health days, English language skills classes that target the restaurant industry, and most recently, an increased focus on procuring and providing food supplies to the food insecure.
Chef Garces is the author of two cookbooks, Latin Evolution and The Latin Road Home, published by Lake Isle Press.

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