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Chicken Burritos

Make chicken burritos using refried beans and enjoy a juicy and flavourful chicken filling. You will thank the refried beans not only for making the filling tastier but also for binding the chicken mixture together. Go the extra yum and make some homemade tortillas to go with it.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time18 minutes
Total Time33 minutes
Servings: 7 - 8

Ingredients

  • 7-8 pcs tortillas, homemade or store-bought

Seasoning

  • 1 ¼ tsp onion powder
  • 1 ¼ tsp dried oregano
  • 2 tsp ground cumin
  • 2 ¼ tsp mild paprika
  • 1 tsp salt
  • ¼ tsp ground black pepper
  • ¼ - ½ tsp cayenne pepper

Chicken Filling

  • 850 grams chicken breast, sliced in half (horizontally)
  • 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil, divided
  • 1 small onion, diced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 red capsicum, diced
  • 400 grams canned refried beans
  • ¼ cup water

Other Fillings

  • 2 cups or more ccoked white rice or Mexican red rice
  • 400 grams canned corn, drained
  • 150 grams or more cheese, grated
  • 6 tbsp coriander, finely chopped

Instructions

  • Place seasoning in a small bowl and mix. Set aside.
  • Slice the chicken in half (horizontally). Transfer chicken to a large bowl and coat with 1 ½ tbsp olive oil. Sprinkle the seasoning onto the chicken and toss to coat.
  • Heat a large pan and add the remaining 1 ½ tbsp olive oil. Fry the chicken for about 2 mins on each side (depending on the size of the chicken). Transfer the chicken onto a plate and rest for 3 mins. Chop and set aside.
  • Stir-fry the onion and garlic in the same pan. Add the capsicum and cook for 2 mins or until the onion becomes translucent.
  • Add the refried beans, then pour the water carefully. Stir until the mixture comes together. Add the chopped chicken. Stir and cook for another 2-3 mins or until the liquid has reduced slightly. Remove from heat and allow to cool for 5 minutes or so.
  • If using store-bought tortillas, warm them first in the microwave before adding the fillings. If using freshly-cooked homemade tortillas, use them straight away.
  • Lay down a tortilla and spoon the rice on top, add chicken, corn, cheese, coriander (or other preferred fillings). Fold it up starting from the edge nearest you, then close both ends and finish folding it up.