Flavor-Packed Grilled Chicken Burrito for Quick Weeknight Dinner
A delicious burrito filled with grilled chicken, vibrant vegetables, and rich flavors, perfect for busy weeknights.
Equipment
- Grill or Grill Pan
- Mixing Bowl
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 pound Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breast Cut into strips for grilling.
- 1 each Red Bell Pepper Sliced into thin strips.
- 1 each Green Bell Pepper Sliced into thin strips.
- 1 each Medium Onion Sliced.
- 4 large Flour Tortillas For wrapping the burrito.
- 1 teaspoon Cumin For seasoning the chicken.
- 1 teaspoon Chili Powder For seasoning the chicken.
- 1 each Lime Juice for marinating the chicken.
- 1 handful Fresh Cilantro Chopped, for garnish.
- 1 cup Shredded Cheese Optional, for filling.
- 1 each Sour Cream For serving.
- 1 each Salsa For serving.
Instructions
- Cut the chicken breast into thin strips.
- In a bowl, combine chicken strips with lime juice, cumin, chili powder, and salt. Marinate for at least 15 minutes.
- Slice the bell peppers and onion, and set aside.
- Preheat the grill or grill pan over medium-high heat.
- Grill the marinated chicken strips for 5-7 minutes until cooked through.
- Grill the sliced bell peppers and onions for 3-4 minutes until tender.
- Warm the tortillas on the grill for 30 seconds on each side.
- Assemble the burritos with grilled chicken, vegetables, cheese, and cilantro.
- Fold and roll the tortillas tightly to enclose the filling.
- Grill the assembled burritos for 1-2 minutes to crisp the outside.
- Serve warm with sour cream and salsa.
Notes
For variations, consider adding jalapeños, using different proteins, or making it vegetarian.