-
1
In a large saucepan, combine the chicken thighs, quartered onion, garlic and bay leaves.
-
2
Add enough water to cover the chicken and bring to a simmer.
-
3
Cover and cook over moderately low heat until the chicken is fork tender, 1 hour.
-
4
Remove the chicken and shred it into bite-size pieces.
-
5
Transfer the chicken to a medium bowl.
-
6
Meanwhile, in a skillet, heat the oil.
-
7
Add the diced onion and brown sugar and cook over moderately high heat until the onion is golden brown, 10 minutes.
-
8
Add the chipotle, adobo sauce and tomatoes and simmer over moderately low heat until thickened, 10 minutes.
-
9
Transfer the mixture to a food processor and blend until smooth.
-
10
Pour over the shredded chicken and season with salt and pepper.
-
11
In a blender, combine the sour cream with the green chiles and water and puree until smooth.
-
12
Season with salt and pepper.
-
13
Sprinkle the tortillas with the cheese.
-
14
Spoon the chicken mixture down the center of the tortillas.
-
15
Top the chicken with the black beans, lettuce, salsa, avocado and green-chile sour cream.
-
16
Bring the sides of the tortillas toward the center of the filling.
-
17
Fold the bottom of the tortilla up over the filling and continue to roll until the burrito closes.
-
18
Serve immediately.