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Chicken Burrito Filling

Cultural Context

Chicken burrito filling is a staple of Mexican cuisine, often enjoyed in various forms across the country. This dish reflects the vibrant flavors and ingredients typical of Mexican cooking, combining protein, beans, and spices. In modern times, burritos have gained popularity worldwide, evolving into many variations, including vegetarian and vegan options.

MexicanMXmain
45 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
1/2 onion
1/2 tomato
1 avocado
1/2 lime
fine salt
2 chicken breasts (600 g total)
vegetable broth
1/2 green pepper
1/2 red pepper
1/2 yellow pepper
1 small onion
extra virgin olive oil
200 g fried tomato sauce or crushed tomato
garlic powder
onion powder
oregano
ground pepper
hot paprika or cayenne
wheat tortillas

black beans

🥗Healthier: pinto beans

💰Cheaper: canned kidney beans

Pinto beans are lower in calories and still offer a good texture.

cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Nutritional yeast provides a cheesy flavor with fewer calories.

1

Cut 1/2 onion in brunoise (purple onion preferred).

2

Brunoise 1/2 tomato.

3

Finely chop some coriander leaves.

4

Mash 1 ripe avocado with a fork or masher.

5

Add the mashed avocado, chopped onion, tomato, coriander, juice of 1/2 lime, and fine salt to taste in a bowl and mix well to make guacamole.

6

Cover the guacamole with film and store it in the refrigerator.

7

Put a pot with abundant vegetable broth over medium-high heat until boiling.

8

Add 2 chicken breasts (600 g total) to the boiling broth and cook for approximately 20-25 minutes.

9

Check if the chicken is ready by pricking it with a fork; it should be soft.

10

Remove the chicken from the pot and let it warm up for about 15 minutes.

11

Shred the chicken using hands, a knife, or two forks.

12

Cut 1/2 green pepper, 1/2 red pepper, and 1/2 yellow pepper into julienne strips, and chop 1 small onion (or half if medium-sized).

13

Heat a wide frying pan over medium-high heat and add a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil.

14

Once hot, add the julienne onion and sauté for 1 minute, stirring occasionally.

15

Add the peppers to the pan and lower the heat to medium, cooking for about 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.

16

Add 200 g of fried tomato sauce or crushed tomato, garlic powder, onion powder, oregano, ground pepper, and hot paprika or cayenne to the pan and mix well.

17

Add the shredded chicken to the pan and mix again until warmed through, then turn off the heat.

18

Prepare the burritos by placing a little guacamole and a bit of chicken filling on a large wheat tortilla.

19

Close the burrito by bringing both sides to the center and rolling it up.

20

Repeat the process with the remaining tortillas to make 4-5 burritos.

21

Brown the burritos in a pan over medium-high heat for a few minutes on each side until golden brown.

Cooking Techniques

sautéingseasoning

Equipment Needed

potfrying panmixing bowl

Spice Level:

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Allergens

milk

Also Known As

Burrito de PolloPollo para Burrito
Local Name: relleno de burrito de pollo

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