Chipotle Chicken Burritos
This hot & spicy burrito recipe is a mouthful, and all you’ll need for filling lunches and cosy nights in with friends & family. Quick & easy to make, and an absolute delight!
Servings Prep Time
4people 10minutes
Cook Time
25 minutes
Servings Prep Time
4people 10minutes
Cook Time
25 minutes
Ingredients
  • 454grams Fresh For You Chicken Breasts`cut lengthwise into strips about 1-inch wide
  • 1tbsp Chipotle Chilli Paste(plain chilli paste will be perfect if chipotle is not available)
  • 2tbsp salt
  • 1tbsp Preferred cooking oil
  • 1medium Centra Red Onionquartered and sliced crosswise 1/2-inch thick
  • 3medium Cloves/Lazy Garlicthinly sliced (about 2 tablespoons)
  • 2medium peppersstemmed, seeded, quartered lengthwise, and sliced into 1/2-inch strips
  • 120ml Chicken brothor Water
  • 2teaspoons roughly chopped fresh/dried oregano
  • 6 to 8 flour tortillaswarmed, for serving
  • salsaOptional for serving
  • GuacamoleOptional for serving
  • Sour CreamOptional for serving
  • 2cups Black Beans
  • 3cups White Rice
Instructions
  1. Place chicken in a bowl, add chilli paste, and salt and toss until chicken is well coated. Set aside.
  2. Heat 1 teaspoon of the oil in a large frying pan over medium-high heat. When it smokes, add half of chicken and cook until golden brown on both sides, about 1 to 2 minutes per side.
  3. Remove to a plate and, return pan to stove, add 1 more teaspoon of the oil, and repeat with second batch.
  4. Add remaining 1 teaspoon of the oil, add onion and garlic and cook until golden and soft, about 2 minutes. Add peppers and cook until softened and golden brown, about 3 to 5 minutes.
  5. Return chicken and any accumulated juices to pan, add broth and cook until sauce is slightly reduced, chicken is cooked through, and peppers are soft, about 5 to 7 minutes.
  6. Stir in oregano, taste, and adjust seasoning, as necessary.
  7. Boil rice and add into the pan with chicken and veg mixture.
  8. Add a generous helping to the warm tortilla. Add toppings – Guacamole, Sour Cream, Salsa and your extra favourites, for example cheese and jalepenos.
  9. Roll and serve immediately.