Chicken Burrito
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Cooking Instructions
Cooking: 30 minutes
Notes:
After searing the chicken breast in a hot pan until golden and cooked through, allow it to rest for a few minutes; this critical step ensures the meat remains juicy and tender when chopped into bite-sized pieces.
The flavour base of the burrito is built in the same pan as the chicken; using the leftover juices, sauté garlic, onion, and red capsicum, then incorporate the refried beans and a splash of water for a rich, smooth consistency.
For a perfectly sealed and toasted burrito, assemble the ingredients on the tortilla, fold it tightly, wrap it in foil, and bake it briefly in the oven until the cheese inside is molten and the wrap is warm.
This recipe is highly customisable; feel free to add fresh coriander or adjust the spice levels to your preference, and serve with a creamy avocado dip for an extra layer of richness.
Spice and Sear Chicken
Combine cayenne, paprika, cumin, dried oregano, and onion powder in a bowl, toss with chicken breast and oil, then sear in a hot pan until golden and cooked through.
Prepare Filling Base
Remove chicken to rest, then in the same pan, sauté garlic, onion, and capsicum, add refried beans and water, stir to combine, and mix in the chopped chicken.
Assemble Burrito
Place Mexican red rice on a tortilla, top with the chicken and bean mixture, sweet corn, fresh coriander, and shredded cheese.
Wrap and Bake
Fold the sides of the tortilla over the filling and roll tightly, wrap the burrito in foil, and bake in the oven until the cheese is melted and the wrap is thoroughly warmed.
Slice and Serve
Remove from the oven, slice the burrito in half to reveal the cheesy interior, and serve warm with a creamy avocado dip.
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Ingredients
| Cayenne Pepper | ½ tsp |
| Paprika | 1 tsp |
| Cumin | 1 tsp |
| Dried Oregano | ½ tsp |
| Onion Powder | ½ tsp |
| Chicken Breast | 2 |
| Olive Oil | 1 tbsp |
| Garlic | 1 clove |
| Onion | ¼ |
| Capsicum | ½ |
| Refried Beans | 200 g |
| Water | 30 ml |
| Mexican Red Rice | 1 cup |
| Corn | ½ cup |
| Coriander | To taste |
| Cheese | To taste |
| Tortillas | 4 |
