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Close-up high-protein chicken burrito cut open showing rice and black beans

Chicken Burrito

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  • Total Time: 25 mins
  • Yield: 4 1x

Ingredients

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1 tbsp olive oil 1 medium red onion, finely sliced 1 red pepper, sliced 2 cloves garlic, minced 1-2 tsp chipotle paste 2 tsp ground cumin 2 tsp smoked paprika 1 tsp ground coriander 1/2 tsp chilli powder (optional) 1 tsp dried oregano 600 g chicken breast, diced Salt and black pepper, to taste 240 g cooked brown rice 240 g black beans, drained and rinsed 4 tortilla wraps 80 g reduced-fat cheddar, grated Fresh coriander, chopped Lime wedges, to serve

Instructions

Heat the olive oil in a large frying pan over medium heat. Add the onion and pepper and cook for 4–5 minutes until softened.

Add the garlic, chipotle paste, cumin, smoked paprika, coriander, chilli powder, and oregano. Stir for 30 seconds until fragrant.

Add the diced chicken, season with salt and black pepper, and cook for 6–8 minutes until fully cooked and lightly golden.

Stir in the cooked rice and black beans. Cook for a further 2–3 minutes until everything is heated through.

Lay a wrap out flat and divide the chicken mixture evenly between them, sprinkle with grated cheese, and add fresh coriander if using.

Roll into burritos and serve with a squeeze of lime.

  • Author: Scott Baptie
  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 15 mins
  • Category: Chicken

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1
  • Calories: 621
  • Fat: 17g
  • Carbohydrates: 55g
  • Protein: 62g