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Chicken Fajita Grilled Burritos

If you love Chipotle burritos, then you're really going to love these grilled burritos, filled with fajita grilled chicken, veggies & cilantro lime rice!

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Additional Time
1 hr
Total Time
45 mins
Servings: 4 burritos
Calories: 569 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican

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

Instructions

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  1. In a medium bowl, combine the olive oil, 2 tbsp lime juice, 1 tbsp cilantro, garlic, cumin, chili powder, paprika and sea salt.
  2. Add the chicken breasts and marinate for an hour (or up to 8 hours) in the refrigerator.
  3. Slice each bell pepper into four large pieces and slice the onion in large rings.
  4. Heat a grill to medium.
  5. Add the chicken to the grill, grill for 10-12 minutes per side.
  6. 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.
  7. 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.
  8. Remove everything from the grill and place on a cutting board, remember to leave the grill turned on to medium heat.
  9. Dice the chicken, bell peppers and onions.
  10. 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.
  11. Fold the ends over, then roll up the burritos tightly.
  12. Place seam side down on the grill.
  13. Grill for 2 minutes per side.
  14. 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

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

% 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.