Ingredients
– 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, sliced into 1/4-inch strips
– 1 large bell pepper, thinly sliced
– 1 large red or yellow onion, thinly sliced
– 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
– 1 tablespoon agave nectar (can substitute honey or brown sugar)
– Juice of 2 large limes (about 1/4 cup)
– 1 heaping teaspoon chili powder
– 1 heaping teaspoon ground cumin
– 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
– 1/2 teaspoon paprika
– Kosher salt and ground black pepper, to season
– Large flour burrito tortillas
– Ready-to-serve brown rice (prepared and mixed with chopped cilantro, lime zest, and lime juice)
– Canned black beans, drained and rinsed
– 1 avocado, mashed with lime juice and salt
– Shredded Mexican-style cheese
– Fresh salsa
– Optional toppings: lime wedges, chopped cilantro, shredded lettuce, sour cream
Instructions
1-Getting started with chicken bell pepper burritos: First, prepare the chicken marinade by combining 3 tablespoons olive oil (divided as needed), 1 tablespoon agave nectar, juice of 2 large limes (about 1/4 cup), 1 heaping teaspoon chili powder, 1 heaping teaspoon ground cumin, 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder, 1/2 teaspoon paprika, Kosher salt, and ground black pepper to season. Then, toss the 1 pound of sliced chicken breasts in the marinade and let it sit for 10-15 minutes or marinate for up to 12 hours in the refrigerator for deeper flavor.
2-Prepare your fixings: Slice 1 large bell pepper and 1 large red or yellow onion; warm the ready-to-serve brown rice mixed with chopped cilantro, lime zest, and lime juice; rinse the canned black beans; mash 1 avocado with lime juice and salt for guacamole; and arrange all toppings. This step keeps everything organized and speeds up assembly later.
3-Cooking chicken and vegetables: Next, heat the remaining olive oil from the divided amount in a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the marinated chicken for 5-6 minutes until browned and cooked through, then set it aside. In the same skillet, sautΓ© the sliced bell pepper and onion with Kosher salt and ground black pepper for 4-5 minutes until tender-crisp, then return the cooked chicken and toss to combine for a flavorful mix.
4-Warm tortillas and assemble: Warm the large flour burrito tortillas by wrapping them in a damp paper towel and microwaving for 30-60 seconds until soft and pliable. This makes them easier to roll without tearing. Finally, assemble the burritos by layering the cilantro lime rice, canned black beans, chicken fajitas mixture, and desired toppings such as mashed avocado guacamole, shredded Mexican-style cheese, and fresh salsa, then fold and roll the tortillas tightly around the fillings.
Last Step:
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π Thinly sliced chicken absorbs marinade quickly, so 5-10 minutes is sufficient.
π₯‘ Marinate chicken no longer than 12 hours to prevent texture changes from lime juice acidity.
πΏ Prepare chicken and vegetables up to 3 days in advance and store separately to save time.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: SautΓ©ing and Assembly
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Gluten-Free option possible
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 burrito
