Tortilla with chicken, tomatoes and avocado on the grill

1 serving

30 minutes

Grilled tortilla with chicken, tomatoes, and avocado is a vibrant dish from Mexican cuisine that combines the freshness of vegetables, the tenderness of chicken fillet, and the subtle nutty hint of avocado. This recipe originates from traditional Mexican street snacks where tortilla serves as a versatile base for various fillings. The grill gives the flatbread a crispy crust while the ingredients inside retain their natural juiciness. The spiciness of black pepper and light saltiness fully reveal the flavor. The dish is perfect for a quick snack or light dinner, and its simplicity makes it accessible even for beginner cooks. It’s best served immediately after cooking to enjoy the contrast of warm flatbread and fresh, chilled vegetables.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 462.3
• Proteins: 27.8g
• Fats: 26.9g
• Carbohydrates: 27.6g

Ingredients

• Tomatoes: 1 pc
• Chicken breast: 100 g
• Avocado: 0.3 pc
• Iceberg lettuce: to taste
• Extra virgin olive oil: 2 tsp
• Salt: to taste
• Ground black pepper: pinch
• Tortillas: 1 pc

Cooking steps

1. In a regular pan, slightly heat 1 tsp of olive oil. Season the chicken breast with salt and pepper. Then, fry the whole breast for about 7 minutes on each side with the lid closed.

   Required ingredients:

   • Extra virgin olive oil: 2 teaspoons
   • Chicken breast: 100 g
   • Salt:  to taste
   • Ground black pepper:  pinch

2. While the chicken is cooking, slice the tomato and avocado into long pieces. Prepare a few leaves of iceberg lettuce.

   Required ingredients:

   • Tomatoes: 1 piece
   • Avocado: 0.3 piece
   • Iceberg lettuce:  to taste

3. Place the cooked chicken on a napkin to remove excess oil. Slice the breast into long pieces.

   Required ingredients:

   • Chicken breast: 100 g

4. Place the flatbread with lettuce leaves closer to the left edge of the tortilla (for easier rolling). Then, layer slices of chicken, tomato, and avocado on top of the lettuce. Season the filling with salt. After that, slowly and carefully roll the flatbread into a flat tube.

   Required ingredients:

   • Iceberg lettuce:  to taste
   • Chicken breast: 100 g
   • Tomatoes: 1 piece
   • Avocado: 0.3 piece
   • Salt:  to taste

5. Slightly heat 1 tsp of olive oil in a grill pan. Place the tortilla tube in and fry for about 3 minutes on each side.

   Required ingredients:

   • Extra virgin olive oil: 2 teaspoons

6. Then place the tube on a napkin to remove excess oil. Cut it in half with a sharp knife. Serve immediately.

   Required ingredients:

   • Tortillas: 1 piece