Description
A flavorful chicken burrito packed with spices, fresh ingredients, and customizable fillings for a delicious Mexican meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 5 tortillas (flour, approx 20cm/8" wide)
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp salt
- 2 tsp dried cumin powder
- 2 tsp paprika
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 3/4 tsp cayenne pepper (optional, adjust to taste)
- 600g / 1.2 lb chicken breast (sliced in half horizontally)
- 2 tbsp olive oil (separated)
- 1/2 onion (chopped)
- 2 garlic cloves (finely minced)
- 1 red capsicum/bell pepper (diced)
- 400g/14oz refried beans (canned)
- 1/4 cup water
- 2.5 cups white rice (plain, cooked)
- 2.5 cups Mexican Red Rice
- 400g/14oz canned corn (drained or 280g/9oz frozen, thawed)
- 1.5 cups (150g) cheese (shredded Mexican blend, cheddar, tasty, Monterey Jack)
- 1/4 cup coriander/cilantro (finely chopped)
- Avocado sauce
- Sour cream
- Salsa (restaurant style, smooth)
Instructions
- Combine the onion powder, dried oregano, salt, cumin, paprika, black pepper, and cayenne pepper in a small bowl. Drizzle 1 tablespoon of olive oil over the chicken and mix to coat before sprinkling the seasoning over the chicken, tossing to coat evenly.
- Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over high heat. Add the seasoned chicken and cook for 2 minutes before flipping and cooking for an additional 1.5 minutes. Remove from the skillet and let it rest for 2 minutes; chop into bite-sized pieces.
- Add the chopped onion and minced garlic to the skillet, cooking for 1 minute. Then add the diced capsicum and cook for an additional 2 minutes until the onion becomes translucent.
- Stir in the refried beans, chopped chicken, and water, cooking for about 2 minutes until the mixture reduces slightly. Allow to cool for 5 minutes.
- Assemble by placing an even amount of the filling on each tortilla, followed by rice and toppings like cheese and coriander. Fold in the sides and roll tightly to secure the filling.
Notes
Feel free to prepare the chicken filling in advance and store in the refrigerator. Enjoy with avocado sauce and salsa for added flavor.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 burrito
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 70g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 33g
- Cholesterol: 85mg