Healthy Mexican Chicken Burrito
Avocado Salsa

A fresh and filling Mexican-style chicken burrito packed with vibrant avocado salsa and tender spiced chicken. Toasted to golden perfection for a satisfying, low-calorie meal.

Ingredients

• 300 g chicken breast
• 1 tsp chili powder
• to taste sea salt
• 1 tsp cumin powder
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 whole avocado
• 1 medium tomato
• 1/2 cup colored bell peppers
• 1/4 medium red onion
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• 4 leaves lettuce
• 2 tbsp sugar-free yogurt
• 2 large whole wheat tortillas

Instructions

1. 1Season the chicken

   

   Cut the chicken breast into small pieces and place them in a white bowl. Season the chicken with chili powder, sea salt, cumin powder, black pepper, and olive oil.

   Tip: Ensure the spices are evenly distributed over the chicken pieces for optimal flavor absorption.
2. 2Marinate the chicken

   

   Using gloved hands, mix the diced chicken and seasonings thoroughly together in the bowl. Let the chicken marinate for 10 minutes to absorb the flavors.

   Tip: Allowing the meat to marinate for the full 10 minutes helps tenderize and enhance the taste.
3. 3Slice the avocado

   

   Place a fresh avocado on a wooden cutting board and slice it in half lengthwise, revealing the pit inside.

   Tip: Use a ripe yet firm avocado for the best texture in your salsa.
4. 4Prep the vegetables

   

   Core the tomato and dice it along with colored bell peppers and red onion on a wooden cutting board using a knife.

   Tip: Remove the watery core of the tomatoes to keep your salsa from becoming too soggy.
5. 5Make avocado salsa

   

   Combine diced red onion, bell peppers, tomatoes, and avocado in a glass bowl. Season with black pepper, sea salt, olive oil, and lemon juice, then mix well.

   Tip: Add the lemon juice immediately to prevent the avocado pieces from browning.
6. 6Cook the chicken

   

   Place the marinated chicken pieces into a hot pan and cook until they are thoroughly done and nicely browned on all sides.

   Tip: Cook over medium-high heat to get a nice sear without drying out the chicken.
7. 7Add fresh lettuce

   

   Place fresh lettuce leaves onto the center of the whole wheat tortilla flatbread laid out on a wooden board.

   Tip: Ensure the lettuce is completely dry before placing it on the tortilla to prevent it from becoming soggy.
8. 8Add avocado salsa

   

   Take a spoonful of freshly prepared avocado salsa and gently place it over the bed of lettuce on the tortilla.

   Tip: Add the salsa evenly across the lettuce layer so every bite gets a balanced flavor.
9. 9Add cooked chicken

   

   Layer the cooked seasoned chicken pieces directly on top of the lettuce and avocado salsa filling.

   Tip: Distribute the chicken evenly along the center line to make rolling the wrap much easier.
10. 10Drizzle unsweetened yogurt

    

    Spoon unsweetened yogurt over the chicken and vegetable filling inside the tortilla wrap.

    Tip: Use a light hand when drizzling the yogurt to avoid making the wrap overly moist.
11. 11Fold the tortilla wrap

    

    Fold the left and right sides of the tortilla inward, then roll it up firmly from back to front to fully enclose the filling.

    Tip: Tuck the sides in tightly as you roll to prevent the ingredients from spilling out.
12. 12Toast the burrito

    

    Place the rolled burritos into a hot pan and toast them until their surfaces turn golden brown and crisp.

    Tip: Toast over medium-low heat so the outside gets crispy without burning the tortilla.

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