Description
Mexican-inspired chicken avocado burritos deliver bold flavors through tender grilled chicken, creamy avocado, and zesty salsa wrapped in warm tortillas. Hearty ingredients combine for a satisfying meal that will delight hungry diners craving authentic southwestern cuisine.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups (470 ml) shredded chicken, cooked
- 4 large tortillas
- 1 avocado, diced
- ½ cup (120 ml) Mexican cheese blend or mozzarella
- 2 tbsps (30 ml) cilantro, chopped
- 1 tbsp (15 ml) oil
Instructions
- Preparation: Combine shredded chicken, crumbled cheese, chopped cilantro, and diced avocado in a mixing bowl, ensuring even distribution of ingredients.
- Wrapping: Lay a soft flour tortilla flat, center the chicken-avocado mixture, fold bottom edge over filling, tuck in side edges, and roll tightly to create a compact burrito parcel.
- Cooking Surface: Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until surface is evenly warmed.
- Searing: Place burritos seam-side down in the hot skillet, cooking for 2-3 minutes until exterior turns golden-brown and develops a crispy exterior.
- Flipping: Carefully turn burritos using tongs and cook the opposite side for an additional 2-3 minutes, ensuring thorough heating and uniform browning.
- Finishing: Transfer golden burritos to a serving plate, let rest momentarily, then slice diagonally and serve immediately with optional accompaniments like salsa, sour cream, or guacamole.
Notes
- Prevent Soggy Filling: Pat avocado and chicken dry before mixing to avoid excess moisture that can make burritos soggy.
- Seal Technique: Press edges firmly when folding to prevent filling from spilling during cooking, creating a tight, secure wrap.
- Heat Control: Maintain medium-high heat to achieve crispy golden-brown exterior without burning the tortilla’s delicate surface.
- Resting Moment: Allow burritos to rest briefly after cooking to let cheese melt and ingredients settle, enhancing overall flavor and texture.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg