Red Chicken Burro Recipe

Burros

1. 1

   Season the chicken

   Season the chicken with 1 tsp salt and 0.25 tsp black pepper; set aside.

2. 2

   Sear the chicken

   Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and sear until browned on all sides. Remove to a plate.

3. 3

   Cook aromatics

   In the same skillet, add the chopped onion and cook until translucent, about 3-4 minutes. Add the minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.

4. 4

   Toast spices

   Stir in chili powder (2 tbs), ground cumin (1 tsp), smoked paprika (0.5 tsp), dried oregano (0.25 tsp), and cayenne pepper (0.25 tsp); toast briefly until fragrant.

5. 5

   Build the sauce

   Return chicken to the skillet and pour in red enchilada sauce (1 cup). Simmer on low heat until chicken is cooked through and sauce thickens, about 8-10 minutes.

6. 6

   Warm tortillas

   Warm the large flour tortillas (8 count) in a dry skillet or microwave until pliable.

7. 7

   Prepare toppings

   Chop fresh cilantro (0.5 cup). Have sour cream (0.5 cup, optional), avocado (1), and lime (1) ready for serving.

8. 8

   Assemble burritos

   Place a portion of the chicken filling in the center of each tortilla, sprinkle with shredded cheese (2 cups), and roll tightly into burritos.

9. 9

   Melt the cheese

   Arrange burritos seam-side down in a baking dish and bake at 350°F (175°C) for 5-7 minutes, until cheese is melted and burritos are heated through.

10. 10

    Finish with cilantro

    Garnish burritos with chopped cilantro from step 7.

11. 11

    Serve with toppings

    Top with a dollop of sour cream and arrange avocado slices and lime wedges on the side.

12. 12

    Slice avocado

    Slice avocado and optionally drizzle a squeeze of lime over the avocado before serving.

13. 13

    Final serve

    Serve Red Chicken Burro hot with extra cilantro and lime as desired.