Weeknight Chicken Burrito

Big, Chipotle-style burrito.

2-3 servings
45 minutes
Ethan Chlebowski

Ingredients

Chicken

  • Chicken Thighs
    ~ 454 g~ 1 lb
  • Salt
    5 g1%
  • Cumin seeds
    2 parts
  • Coriander seeds
    1 part
  • Chili Powder
    1/2 part

Jalapeño black beans

  • Black Beans
    800 g28 oz can
  • Jalapeños, chopped
    1
  • Garlic, thinly sliced
    1 clove
  • Lime juice
    1/2 lime

Fillings

  • Large 12" flour tortillas
    2-4
  • Cheese, shredded
  • Salsa
  • Lettuce, chopped
  • Crema
  • Pickled onions

Method

Step 1: Prepare the chicken

Place the chicken on a sheet tray and evenly coat it with salt on both sides.

In a mortar & pestle, add the spices and grind them together.

Heavily season the chicken with the spices on both sides.

Step 2: Sear the chicken

Set a griddle over high heat. Add a drizzle of oil.

Once it’s hot, add the chicken and let it until well on each side.

  • Check the temp to make sure they reach 165°F/74°C.

While the chicken sears, start making the beans.

Step 3: Start the beans

Set a pan over medium-high heat and add a drizzle of oil.

Add the jalapeños and garlic to the pan and let them for several minutes.

Add the beans to the skillet and bring them to a . As the liquid evaporates, half-mash the beans with a masher or spoon.

Take the beans off the heat and add the juice from half of a lime.

Step 4: Prep the filling & slice chicken

Prep any other filling components you are using: chop lettuce, shred cheese, and pull out the salsa and crema.

Once the chicken is fully cooked, take it off the griddle and chop it up.

Step 5: Assemble & enjoy

Toss the tortilla in the microwave for a few seconds until warm.

Place the tortilla on the work surface and add a layer of beans followed by the chicken. Next, add cheese, salsa, lettuce, onion, and crema.

Roll it up & wrap it in foil to let it all together if desired. Enjoy!

“This Chipotle-style burrito is big and satisfying. The spices on the chicken plus the jalapeño black beans deliver on flavor. I skip the rice for a higher protein, lower calorie burrito.”

Ethan Chlebowski
Creator

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Nutritional Information

1 BURRITO
Calories1028
81g
43g
76g

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FAQ

What kind of cheese should I use?

Monterey Jack or white cheddar work great here for melting.

What kind of tortilla should I use?

I used a 12” flour tortilla, which is the size most burrito places use. Smaller tortillas will work but it’s harder to wrap and you get a much smaller burrito.