Chicken Fajita Grilled Burritos
User Reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Additional Time
1 hr
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Total Time
45 mins
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Servings
4 burritos
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Calories
569 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Mexican
Chicken Fajita Grilled Burritos
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If you love Chipotle burritos, then you're really going to love these grilled burritos, filled with fajita grilled chicken, veggies & cilantro lime rice!
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Ingredients
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 4 tbsp fresh lime juice app 2 limes – divided
- 2 tbsp fresh cilantro chopped – divided
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- ½ tsp cumin
- ½ tsp chili powder
- ½ tsp paprika
- ½ tsp sea salt
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 red bell pepper
- 1 green bell pepper
- 1 red onion
- 1 cup cooked white rice
- 4 “burrito size” large flour tortillas
- 1 cup pepper jack cheese shredded
- 15 oz can black beans drained & rinsed
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Instructions
- In a medium bowl, combine the olive oil, 2 tbsp lime juice, 1 tbsp cilantro, garlic, cumin, chili powder, paprika and sea salt.
- Add the chicken breasts and marinate for an hour (or up to 8 hours) in the refrigerator.
- Slice each bell pepper into four large pieces and slice the onion in large rings.
- Heat a grill to medium.
- Add the chicken to the grill, grill for 10-12 minutes per side.
- About 6 minutes before removing the chicken from the grill, add the bell peppers and onions to the grill and grill for 2-3 minutes per side.
- While everything is grilling, heat the white rice in the microwave for 90 seconds. Mix in the remaining 2 tbsp lime juice and 1 tbsp cilantro, set aside.
- Remove everything from the grill and place on a cutting board, remember to leave the grill turned on to medium heat.
- Dice the chicken, bell peppers and onions.
- In the middle of each tortilla, sprinkle approximately ¼ cup of pepper jack cheese, top the cheese with the cilantro lime rice, black beans and grilled chicken, peppers and onions.
- Fold the ends over, then roll up the burritos tightly.
- Place seam side down on the grill.
- Grill for 2 minutes per side.
- Remove from the grill and serve with sour cream, guacamole, salsa, pico de gallo, hot sauce or a combination of your favorite burrito toppings!
Nutrition Information
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Calories
569kcal
(28%)
Carbohydrates
52g
(17%)
Protein
42g
(84%)
Fat
21g
(32%)
Saturated Fat
8g
(40%)
Cholesterol
98mg
(33%)
Sodium
1197mg
(50%)
Potassium
1002mg
(29%)
Fiber
10g
(40%)
Sugar
5g
(10%)
Vitamin A
1504mg
(30%)
Vitamin C
73mg
(81%)
Calcium
301mg
(30%)
Iron
4mg
(22%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4burritos
Amount Per Serving
Calories 569 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 569kcal | 28% |
| Carbohydrates | 52g | 17% |
| Protein | 42g | 84% |
| Fat | 21g | 32% |
| Saturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Cholesterol | 98mg | 33% |
| Sodium | 1197mg | 50% |
| Potassium | 1002mg | 21% |
| Fiber | 10g | 40% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 1504mg | 30% |
| Vitamin C | 73mg | 81% |
| Calcium | 301mg | 30% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5.0
9 reviews
Excellent
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