Chipotle Chicken Burrito
Ingredients
- • 600 g boneless skinless chicken thighs
- • 30 g chipotle peppers in adobo sauce
- • 30 ml adobo sauce from can
- • 30 ml lime juice
- • 3 cloves garlic
- • 5 g ground cumin
- • 5 g smoked paprika
- • 2.5 g dried oregano
- • 30 ml olive oil
- • 4 item large flour tortillas
- • 400 g cooked white rice
- • 240 g black beans, drained and rinsed
- • 120 g shredded Mexican cheese blend
- • 120 ml sour cream
- • 120 ml pico de gallo or salsa
- • 100 g romaine lettuce, shredded
- • 1 sprinkle salt to taste
- • 1 sprinkle black pepper to taste
Instructions
- 1
In a blender or food processor, combine chipotle peppers, adobo sauce, lime juice, minced garlic, cumin, paprika, oregano, and olive oil. Blend until smooth to create the marinade.
- 2
Cut chicken thighs into bite-sized pieces and place in a bowl. Pour the marinade over the chicken, toss to coat evenly, and let marinate for at least 20 minutes (or up to 4 hours in the refrigerator).
- 3
Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the marinated chicken pieces and cook for 6-8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until chicken is cooked through and slightly charred on the edges. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- 4
Warm the flour tortillas by wrapping them in damp paper towels and microwaving for 30 seconds, or heating them individually in a dry skillet.
- 5
To assemble each burrito, place a tortilla on a flat surface. In the center, add about 1/2 cup rice, 1/4 cup black beans, and 1/4 of the cooked chicken.
- 6
Top with 2 tablespoons shredded cheese, 2 tablespoons sour cream, 2 tablespoons pico de gallo, and a handful of shredded lettuce.
- 7
To wrap the burrito, fold the bottom edge up over the filling, then fold in the sides, and roll tightly from bottom to top, keeping the filling secure.
- 8
Optional: For a crispy exterior, place the wrapped burritos seam-side down in a hot skillet with a little oil and cook for 2-3 minutes per side until golden brown.
- 9
Serve immediately with extra salsa, guacamole, or hot sauce on the side.
Nutrition (per serving)
Nutrition data is approximate and derived from OpenFoodFacts.org. Values may vary based on ingredients, brands, and preparation methods. Not intended as dietary or medical advice.
Chef's Note
"This smoky, spicy chipotle chicken brings restaurant-quality flavor to your kitchen. The key is marinating the chicken thighs in that rich adobo sauce—it creates incredibly tender, flavorful meat that makes these burritos absolutely irresistible."
