Ingredients and Weight:
- Chicken Breast - 800g (1 pound 12 oz)
- Tortilla Wraps - 8 pieces
- Red Bell Peppers - 2, chopped
- Onion - 1, chopped
- Jalapeno Peppers - 2, seeded and chopped (can adjust for spice level)
- Rice - cooked, 3 cups
- Black Beans - 1 cup (cooked or canned)
- Shredded Lettuce/Cabbage - 1 cup
- Fresh Cilantro - handful, chopped
- Salsa - your choice of flavor, 1/2 cup
- Avocado - 1, diced (optional)
- Salt, Pepper, Garlic Powder - to taste
Preparation Time:
- Preparation: 30 minutes
- Cooking: 45 minutes
- Total: 1 hour 15 minutes
Difficulty Level: Level 3 (Moderate)
Preparation Method Steps:
- In a large skillet, cook chicken breast with chopped onions and bell peppers until fully cooked and shredded.
- Add in chopped jalapenos and season with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
- Add cooked rice and black beans to the chicken mixture. Stir well.
- Take tortilla wraps and fill each one with the chicken mixture, shredded lettuce/cabbage, and fresh cilantro. Roll them up tightly.
- Place the burritos in a baking dish and top with your choice of salsa.
- Bake in a preheated oven at 375°F for 15 minutes or until the tortilla starts to crisp up a bit.
- Garnish with diced avocado (if using).
- Serve with sour cream or guacamole on the side for dipping.
Nutritional Information: (per serving, assuming 1 burrito per person)
Calories: Approx. 500-600 (depending on filling amounts)
Fat: Moderate
Carbohydrates: High (from rice and tortilla)
Protein: High (from chicken and beans)
Dish Characteristics:
- A mix of savory and spicy flavors with the boldness of jalapenos combined with the rich chicken and black beans.
- The tortilla wrap provides a unique texture to the dish, offering a balance between the soft filling and the crispy exterior when baked.
- This dish is both hearty and full of flavor, making it perfect for a family meal or as a hearty lunch option.
User Comments:
- "The flavors were spot on! The jalapenos gave it a great kick." - John Doe
- "My family loved this dish. It was a great way to use up leftover chicken." - Jane Smith
- "The baking step made these burritos stand out from the rest." - Michael Johnson
Special Precautions and Tips:
- Adjust the spice level by adding or removing jalapenos as per preference.
- Make sure to fully cook the chicken before adding it to the other ingredients.
- If you want to make these vegetarian, simply omit the chicken and increase the amount of beans and rice in the filling.
