High-Protein Chicken Burrito
Packed burrito with chipotle chicken, brown rice, black beans, and reduced-fat cheddar. A UK and US meal-prep staple.
- Total time
- 30 min total
- Difficulty
- easy
- Servings
- 2 servings
Per serving
1560 kcal total for 2 servings
780
kcal
50g
protein
81g
carbs
16g
fat
Ingredients
- 300 g Chicken breast
- 2 whole Large flour tortillas
- 200 g Black beans (canned, drained)
- 200 g Cooked brown rice
- 60 g Reduced-fat cheddar cheese
- 2 tsp Chipotle seasoning
- 4 tbsp Greek yogurt (in place of sour cream)
- 4 tbsp Salsa
- 60 g Romaine lettuce
- 1 tbsp Lime juice
- 1 tsp Olive oil
- ยฝ tsp Salt
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Instructions
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- 1
Slice chicken into strips; toss with chipotle seasoning, olive oil, lime juice, and salt.
- 2~5 min
Cook in a skillet over medium-high heat 5โ6 minutes per side until cooked through and slightly charred. Rest 2 minutes, then chop roughly.
- 3~1 min
Warm tortillas briefly in a dry pan or microwave (15 seconds) to make them pliable.
- 4
Spread a tablespoon of Greek yogurt down the centre of each tortilla.
- 5
Layer rice, black beans, chopped chicken, shredded cheese, salsa, and shredded lettuce on top.
- 6
Fold in the sides, then roll up tightly into a burrito.
- 7
Cut in half diagonally and serve immediately, or wrap in foil. Store in the fridge up to 4 days.
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