Petite Burrito Recipe
A smaller version of our famous regular burrito. It is made with Grilled Chicken, beans, rice & salsa. Unless specified, our most popular Petite Burrito served is the Grilled Chicken with refried beans and mild salsa
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Ingredients
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Burrito Assembly
Grilled Chicken Marinade (makes enough for multiple petites; scale as needed)
Method
Grilled Chicken Preparation
- 1
Marinate
Combine olive oil, lime juice, minced garlic, ground cumin, chili powder, salt and black pepper in a bowl. Add chicken breast and coat thoroughly. Marinate at room temperature for 15 minutes or refrigerate 30 minutes to 2 hours for stronger flavor.
- 2
Grill
Preheat a grill or grill pan over medium-high heat. Remove chicken from marinade and grill 4-6 minutes per side, until internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C) and juices run clear. Let rest 5 minutes, then slice or shred into 3 oz portions for a petite burrito.
Rice & Beans
- 3
Cook white rice according to package instructions. For a petite portion measure 1/2 cup cooked rice per burrito. Keep warm.
- 4
Warm refried beans in a small saucepan over low heat, stirring occasionally, until smooth and heated through (about 4–6 minutes). Keep warm.
Assembly & Final Warm
- 5
- 6
Spread 1/4 cup refried beans lengthwise down the center of the warmed tortilla, leaving ~1 inch at each end for folding.
- 7
Top the beans with 1/2 cup cooked rice, then place the 3 oz portion of grilled chicken on top of the rice.
- 8
Add 2 tablespoons mild salsa evenly over the chicken, sprinkle 2 tablespoons shredded cheddar cheese, and add 1 tablespoon sour cream and 1 teaspoon chopped cilantro if using.
- 9
Fold the burrito: fold the short ends in, then fold one side over to tightly enclose the filling and roll away from you to form a compact burrito.
- 10
Optional final heat: place the assembled petite burrito seam-side down on a preheated skillet over medium heat and brown 1–2 minutes per side to seal and crisp slightly.
- 11
Serve immediately with a lime wedge for squeezing, and extra salsa on the side if desired.