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Easy, Healthier Chicken Burrito
20m
Serves 2
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Easy, Healthier Chicken Burrito
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20m
Serves 2
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Directions
1
Place two chicken breasts in a dish.
2
Season chicken with olive oil, salt, pepper, chili powder, garlic powder, paprika, cumin.
3
Squeeze half a lime over the chicken.
4
Mix well to coat the chicken with the seasonings.
5
Cook the chicken in a pan for 6-7 minutes on each side.
6
In a plate, combine light mayo, hot sauce, chili powder, and garlic powder.
7
Squeeze half a lime into the sauce mixture and mix well.
8
Place a large tortilla on a plate.
9
Add cooked and diced chicken to the tortilla.
10
Drizzle the prepared sauce over the chicken.
11
Add shredded cheese, shredded lettuce, sliced tomatoes, and sliced red onions.
12
Fold the sides of the tortilla inward.
13
Roll the tortilla into a burrito.
14
Toast the burrito until golden brown and enjoy.
Ingredients
2 large chicken breast
1 tsp olive oil
0.5 tsp salt
0.5 tsp pepper
0.5 tsp chili powder
0.5 tsp cumin
1 tsp paprika
1 tsp garlic powder
0.5 squeeze of lime
3 tbsp light mayo
1 tbsp hot sauce
0.25 tsp chili powder
0.25 tsp garlic powder
0.5 squeeze of lime
2 large tortillas
0.25 cup low fat cheese
0.5 cup shredded lettuce
1 sliced tomato
1 small red onion
Equipment
baking dish
pan
plate
knife
tongs
Tips
If you have the time, zest/grate your lime and add it to your chicken (before cooking) and sauce for an incredible flavor kick.
Add more or less hot sauce based on your spice tolerance.
Feel free to make these in a large batch and store them in the fridge for up to 5 days. Reheat with a microwave or toast in a pan.
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