Chicken Carnitas Burrito Recipe
Guac, Jalepenos, Queso, Rice & Beans
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Ingredients
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Chicken Carnitas
Burrito Assembly
Method
Preparing Chicken Carnitas
- 1
Cook the Chicken
In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Season the chicken thighs with salt, pepper, cumin, and oregano. Cook the chicken for 6-7 minutes on each side until browned.
- 2
- 3
Assembling the Burrito
- 4
Warm the Tortillas
Warm the flour tortillas in a dry skillet or microwave for a few seconds until pliable.
- 5
Layer the Ingredients
On each tortilla, layer shredded chicken, cooked rice, black beans, guacamole, sliced jalapeños, and queso.
- 6
Wrap the Burrito
Fold in the sides of the tortilla and roll it up tightly from the bottom to the top.
- 7
Serve
Cut the burrito in half and serve with extra guacamole and jalapeños on the side if desired.
