Restaurant Style Light And Healthy Chicken Burrito Recipes

RESTAURANT-STYLE LIGHT AND HEALTHY CHICKEN BURRITO

Steps:

• Cut the chicken in coarse pieces.
• In food processor, mix bell peppers, tomatoes, 1 onion, garlic, cilantro to a salsa. Season with salt/pepper to taste.
• In frying pan, add half the vegetable oil and add chicken. Fry for about 1-2 minutes and add the salsa. Bring to a boil and simmer on low for about 40 minutes.
• In the mean time, shred the 2nd onion. In large frying pan or wok, add remaining oil and put on med-high heat. Add the uncooked rice and fry until the rice gets a bit puffy and glazy, about a minute or 2. Add cumin, cayenne pepper, chili powder and onion and cook till onion is softened. Add chicken stock, tomato cubes and salt, about a teaspoon. Bring to a boil, cover and simmer on low for about 25 minutes, until liquid has been absorbed.
• When chicken is done, take the chicken pieces out of the salsa. Add the salsa to the rice and stir. Using two forks or clean hands, shred the chicken pieces into little shreds. set aside.
• Stir beans and corn into rice. Warm through.
• On tortilla, scoop some rice and put some of the shredded chicken on top. Roll up.

SKINNY CHICKEN AND BLACK BEAN BURRITOS

Steps:

• Cook rice as directed on package for two servings, using 1/8 teaspoon salt, but omitting butter if called for.
• Meanwhile, in medium microwavable bowl, mix chicken, black beans, 1 cup salsa and chili powder. Microwave on High 2 minutes or until hot, stirring after 1 minute.
• Place cooked rice in large bowl; stir in cilantro and lime juice until well blended.
• Heat tortillas as directed on package. Spoon about 1/2 cup chicken mixture down center of each tortilla. Top with about 1/4 cup rice mixture and 2 tablespoons cheese. Fold sides of tortilla toward center; fold ends over. Serve with additional salsa, if desired.

FIESTA CHICKEN BURRITOS

Steps:

• Cut chicken into small 1-inch (2.5cm) cubes. In skillet, melt butter over medium high heat and cook chicken for about 8 minutes or until no longer pink inside. Salt and pepper to taste. Pour into large bowl and stir in 1/2 cup (375mL) of the cheese, sour cream, green pepper, salsa, olives, jalapeno, and cilantro.
• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (180 degrees C).
• Divide mixture among tortillas: Fold and roll to enclose filling completely; place seam side down in small baking dish. Sprinkle with remaining cheese.
• Bake in centre of oven for about 20 minutes or until cheese is melted and tortillas are crispy.

NAKED CHICKEN BURRITO BOWL

Steps:

• Preheat grill for medium heat and lightly oil the grate.
• Season chicken breasts with garlic powder, salt, and black pepper.
• Grill chicken until no longer pink in the center and cooked through, about 6 minutes per side. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C). Cut chicken into strips or bite-sized pieces.
• Warm corn and black beans in separate saucepans over medium-low heat, covered, until heated through, about 5 minutes.
• Layer cooked rice, corn, black beans, and chicken on 2 serving plates. Top with Monterey Jack cheese, lettuce, salsa, and sour cream.