Chicken and Rice Burrito
6 servings
30 minutes
Chicken and rice burrito is a juicy and nutritious dish from Mexican cuisine that combines tender chicken fillet, aromatic rice, fresh vegetables, and spicy spices. The history of burrito is rooted in Mexican gastronomy, where it is traditionally made in soft tortilla wraps to keep the filling juicy. In this version, the rich flavor of chicken is complemented by sweet pepper, tomatoes, and spicy ketchup, creating a perfect balance between softness and spiciness. Grated cheese adds a creamy texture to the dish while herbs refresh and enhance the flavor. Burritos are convenient to take away and can be served as a main dish or with sides like spicy sauces or guacamole.
1
Chop the chicken finely and fry it in vegetable oil for 10 minutes while stirring, adding salt and pepper. Add chopped tomatoes, onion, sweet pepper, drizzle with ketchup, and simmer on low heat for 5 minutes.
- Chicken fillet: 600 g
- Tomatoes: 4 pieces
- Onion: 2 heads
- Sweet pepper: 3 pieces
- Ketchup: 100 g
2
Mix the resulting mixture with boiled rice and grated cheese. Add finely chopped greens.
- Rice: 200 g
- Cheese: 150 g
- Green: 100 g
3
Spread the slightly cooled mixture on the flatbreads, wrap them, and heat in the microwave or oven until the cheese melts.
- Tortillas: 6 pieces