Jul 14 2026
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Classic Burrito - Chicken Recipe

Inspired by El Pollo Loco
Time1h
Serves4

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Ingredients

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Method

Preparing the Chicken

  1. 1

    Marinate the Chicken

    In a bowl, combine olive oil, garlic powder, cumin, chili powder, salt, and black pepper. Add the chicken breast, ensuring it's well-coated. Cover and let it marinate for at least 30 minutes.

  2. 2

    Cook the Chicken

    Preheat a grill or skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the marinated chicken for about 7-8 minutes on each side or until fully cooked and no longer pink in the center. Remove from heat and let it rest for 5 minutes before slicing it into strips.

Assembling the Burrito

  1. 3

    Prepare the Tortillas

    Warm the flour tortillas on a skillet or microwave for about 15-20 seconds to make them pliable.

  2. 4

    Layer the Fillings

    On each tortilla, start layering the cooked rice, black beans, corn, shredded cheese, sour cream, lettuce, diced tomatoes, avocado slices, and the sliced chicken.

  3. 5

    Roll the Burrito

    Fold in the sides of the tortilla over the filling and then roll it tightly from the bottom up to create a burrito shape.

Serving

  1. 6

    Serve

    Cut the burritos in half if desired and serve immediately. You can also serve with additional sour cream or salsa on the side.

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