Chicken burrito with cilantro lime rice
Prepare chicken burritos with cilantro lime rice using seasoned chicken, fresh vegetables, and flavorful rice wrapped in tortillas.
Ingredients
| Ingredient | Qty. | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Chicken Breast (boneless, skinless) | 800 | Grams |
| Flour Tortilla (large size) | 5 | Count |
| White Rice (uncooked) | 2 | Cups |
| Lime (juiced and zested) | 2 | Count |
| Cilantro (chopped) | 1 | Bunch |
| Black Beans (drained and rinsed) | 1 | Can |
| Cheddar Cheese (shredded) | 200 | Grams |
| Sour Cream (whole milk based) | 1 | Cup |
| Avocado (sliced) | 2 | Count |
| Red Onion (diced) | 1 | Count |
| Bell Pepper (diced) | 1 | Count |
| Olive Oil (for cooking) | 2 | Tbsp |
| Garlic (minced) | 3 | Clove |
| Cumin (ground) | 1 | Tsp |
| Chili Powder (ground) | 1 | Tsp |
| Salt (to taste) | 1 | Tsp |
| Black Pepper (to taste) | 0.5 | Tsp |
Instructions
- Cook the rice according to package instructions, then mix in lime juice, lime zest, and chopped cilantro.
- Season chicken with cumin, chili powder, salt, and black pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat, add minced garlic, and sauté for 1 minute.
- Add seasoned chicken to the skillet and cook until browned and cooked through, about 6-8 minutes per side.
- Remove chicken from skillet, let it rest for 5 minutes, then slice into strips.
- Warm the flour tortillas in a dry skillet or microwave.
- Assemble the burritos by layering cilantro lime rice, chicken strips, black beans, cheddar cheese, sour cream, avocado slices, diced red onion, and diced bell pepper on each tortilla.
- Fold the sides of the tortilla over the filling and roll tightly to form a burrito.
- Serve the burritos warm, optionally with additional lime wedges and cilantro.
Prep
- Thaw chicken breast if frozen
Kitchen equipment
ZesterSkilletRice Cooker