Here’s a simple and tasty recipe to prepare Grilled Chicken Burritos—packed with juicy grilled chicken, fresh vegetables, and your favorite toppings, all wrapped in a warm tortilla!
Ingredients:
For the Grilled Chicken:
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp ground cumin
- 1/2 tsp chili powder
- Salt and pepper (to taste)
- Juice of 1 lime
For the Burrito:
- 4 large flour tortillas
- 1 cup cooked rice (optional)
- 1 cup black beans (drained and rinsed)
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or Mexican blend)
- 1/2 cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
- 1/2 cup salsa or pico de gallo
- 1/2 avocado, sliced
- 1/2 cup shredded lettuce
- Fresh cilantro (optional)
Instructions:
1️⃣ Prepare the Grilled Chicken:
- In a small bowl, mix olive oil, garlic powder, paprika, cumin, chili powder, salt, pepper, and lime juice.
- Rub the spice mixture all over the chicken breasts and let them marinate for at least 15-30 minutes for extra flavor.
- Preheat your grill or grill pan to medium-high heat. Grill the chicken for about 6-7 minutes per side or until it reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (75°C).
- Once cooked, remove the chicken from the grill and let it rest for a few minutes before slicing it thinly.
2️⃣ Prepare the Burrito Fillings:
- While the chicken is grilling, prepare the other burrito fillings. Cook rice (if desired), warm the black beans, and slice the avocado.
- Prepare your salsa or pico de gallo, and set aside your sour cream, cheese, lettuce, and cilantro.
3️⃣ Assemble the Burritos:
- Warm the tortillas in a skillet or microwave for a few seconds to make them more pliable.
- Place a warm tortilla on a flat surface and layer the fillings: start with a spoonful of rice (optional), then add black beans, a generous amount of grilled chicken slices, shredded cheese, avocado slices, sour cream, salsa, and shredded lettuce.
- If you like, sprinkle some fresh cilantro on top.
4️⃣ Roll the Burrito:
- To roll the burrito, fold the sides of the tortilla inwards, then tightly roll it up from the bottom to encase all the fillings. Make sure it’s wrapped tightly to hold everything in place.
5️⃣ Serve:
- Serve the grilled chicken burritos with extra salsa, sour cream, or guacamole on the side for dipping.
- Enjoy your delicious homemade Grilled Chicken Burrito!
