Healthy Chicken Burrito Recipe

A chicken burrito cut in half stacked on a plate.

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5 from 3 votes

Healthy Chicken Burrito Recipe

This healthy chicken burrito recipe is a great way to satisfy your burrito cravings with a fraction of the calories.

Prep Time30

Cook Time2

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: Mexican

Diet: Low Calorie

Servings:

Calories: 464kcal

Author: Clara

Ingredients

Pollo Asado and Marinade

6 oz Chicken thigh (Boneless skinless)
1 tablespoon Achiote Paste
1 clove Garlic
¼ Yellow Onion
1 Jalapeno Pepper
1 Lime (Juiced)
1 Orange (Juiced)
5 Sprigs Cilantro
¼ cup Water

Burrito and Fillings

1 Low Calorie Burrito Tortilla
21 g Oaxacan Cheese (Or cheese of choice)
½ Avocado
2 tablespoon Salsa Verde

Instructions

Make the marinade – Add the achiote paste, lime juice, orange juice, garlic clove, onion, cilantro, salt, black pepper, and jalapeno into a blender. Add about ¼ cup of water or as needed to help the mixture blend properly.
Marinade the chicken – Cut the chicken thigh into small bite-sized pieces, trimming off the excess fat. In a large bowl, mix the chicken pieces into the marinade and let marinate for at least 30 minutes or overnight.
Prepare the burrito fillings – When you’re ready to cook the chicken, portion out the cheese and cut the avocado. Set aside.
Cook the chicken – Heat a cast iron skillet or grill pan over the stove to medium-high heat. Dry the chicken as much as possible and cook the chicken for about 3-4 minutes on each side, or until fully cooked.
Wrap burrito – Lay the burrito tortilla out on a flat surface, such as a cutting board. Add the chicken pieces into the bottom third of the tortilla. Add the cheese, avocado, a squeeze of lime juice, and salsa verde on top. Tuck the sides of the burrito into a V-shape and continue to tuck and fold until the burrito is fully closed.

Notes

Substitutions and Variations

Swap out cheese for low-fat sour cream – If you prefer sour cream to cheese, swap out the cheese for low-fat sour cream to keep the burrito low in calories. If you have the calorie budget, feel free to use both in a portioned amount.

Make a burrito bowl – Swap out the tortilla for a serving of brown rice, Mexican rice, or white rice to make a delicious chicken burrito bowl recipe.

Expert Tips

Fully dry the chicken before cooking – Cooking the chicken overly wet will cause it to boil instead of giving it a nice sear.

Don’t overstuff the burrito – This will result in a burrito that doesn’t fold properly.

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