Lime Chicken Burritos Recipe

Name: Lime Chicken Burritos
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut in bite-size pieces; 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar; 1 lime, juice of; 1 teaspoon sugar; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper; 1 teaspoon dried oregano (preferably Mexican oregano); 3 garlic cloves (minced); 1/4 cup minced green onion, white part only; 1/2 cup chicken broth; 60 inches flour tortillas; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro; Garnishes; 1 cup diced ripe tomatoes (no seeds, no pulp); 2 cups shredded iceberg lettuce; 2 cups shredded monterey jack cheese; pico de gallo; 2/3 cup sour cream

Servings: persons

1 1/2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut in bite-size pieces
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1 lime, juice of
1 teaspoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 teaspoon dried oregano (preferably Mexican oregano)
3 garlic cloves (minced)
1/4 cup minced green onion, white part only
1/2 cup chicken broth
60 inches flour tortillas
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
Garnishes
1 cup diced ripe tomatoes (no seeds, no pulp)
2 cups shredded iceberg lettuce
2 cups shredded monterey jack cheese
pico de gallo
2/3 cup sour cream

1
Place the chicken pieces in a glass or plastic container. Combine the vinegar, lime juice, sugar, salt, pepper, oregano and onion and pour mixture over the chicken pieces. Allow chicken to marinate, stirring occasionally, for 30 minutes.
2
Wrap the tortillas in aluminum foil and warm in a 400u00b0F oven while you assemble the garnishes. When ready to serve, transfer to a hot plate or tortilla warmer.
3
Drain the marinade from the chicken pieces, reserving the marinade. In a large skillet, brown the chicken pieces in the olive oil over medium-high heat. When pieces are browned, turn heat to low and stir in the reserved marinade and chicken broth. Simmer, stirring occasionally for 5 to 10 minutes until liquid has almost cooked away. Do not allow mixture to dry out. Remove from heat and sprinkle with chopped cilantro.
4
Put chicken, tortillas and garnishes in individual serving dishes on the table, and let guests assemble their own burritos.

6278

kcal

Calories

Fat

1177

Carbs

233

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 19 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut in bite-size pieces, 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar, 1 lime, juice of, 1 teaspoon sugar, and more.

Yes, Lime Chicken Burritos falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Lime Chicken Burritos

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