Description
Pollo Asado Burritos with citrus marinated chicken, sautéed vegetables, and melted cheese cooked on a flat-top griddle for a bold and satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- Juice of 1 orange or 1/4 cup orange juice
- Juice of 1 lime
- Juice of 1 lemon
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon citrus garlic mojo seasoning
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 red bell pepper diced
- 1/2 yellow onion diced
- 1/2 cup corn kernels
- 1/2 cup black beans rinsed and drained
- 1/2 cup stewed green chilies
- Fresh chopped cilantro
- 2 large flour tortillas
- 1 1/2 cups shredded cheese
- Extra lime juice
- Hot sauce or salsa optional
Instructions
- Combine orange juice, lime juice, lemon juice, olive oil, seasoning, salt, and pepper in a bowl or zip bag
- Add the chicken and marinate for at least 30 minutes
- Preheat a griddle to medium heat
- Cook bell pepper, onion, corn, and black beans on the griddle until tender
- Stir in green chilies and cook briefly then set vegetables aside
- Place the marinated chicken on the hot griddle and cook until golden and fully cooked
- Dice the chicken and return it to the griddle
- Sprinkle shredded cheese over the diced chicken and mix until melted
- Warm tortillas on the griddle
- Add vegetable mixture and cheesy chicken to each tortilla
- Top with chopped cilantro and a squeeze of lime juice
- Roll burritos tightly
- Place seam side down on the griddle and toast until golden and crisp
- Slice in half and serve hot with salsa or hot sauce
Notes
- Marinate the chicken for at least 30 minutes for best flavor
- Allow onions to caramelize slightly for extra sweetness
- Do not overcook bell peppers so they keep a light crunch
- Toast the burritos on the griddle to seal and add crisp texture
- Add jalapeños, guacamole, or sour cream for extra flavor
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Griddle
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 burrito
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 6
- Sodium: 820
- Fat: 28
- Saturated Fat: 12
- Unsaturated Fat: 14
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 52
- Fiber: 6
- Protein: 40
- Cholesterol: 110