Roast Chicken Burrito Recipe
roast thighs, rice, beans, salsa, cabbage, chipotle mayo, sour cream
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Ingredients
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Roast Chicken
Rice and Beans
Toppings
Method
Roast Chicken
- 1
Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
- 2
- 3
Roast the Chicken
Place the seasoned chicken thighs on a baking sheet and roast in the preheated oven for about 25-30 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C).
- 4
Rest the Chicken
Remove the chicken from the oven and let it rest for 5-10 minutes before shredding.
Rice and Beans
- 5
Cook the Rice
In a saucepan, combine the long-grain rice, water, and cumin. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 18-20 minutes until cooked.
- 6
Prepare the Beans
While the rice cooks, drain and rinse the black beans. Add them to a small saucepan over medium heat, along with lime juice, and heat until warmed through.
Assemble the Burritos
- 7
Prepare the Tortillas
Warm the flour tortillas in a dry skillet over medium heat for about 30 seconds on each side.
- 8
Assemble the Burritos
On each tortilla, layer shredded chicken, cooked rice, black beans, salsa, shredded cabbage, chipotle mayo, and sour cream.
- 9
Wrap the Burritos
Fold in the sides of the tortilla and then roll from the bottom up to enclose the filling.
- 10
Serve
Cut the burritos in half and serve with additional salsa or sour cream, if desired.
