Homemade Chipotle Chicken Burrito
Recipe Overview
Overview
This Chipotle Chicken Burrito recipe takes the beloved fast food item and transforms it into a homemade delight. Starting with the chicken, the use of a spice rub made from smoked jalapeños and fresh herbs adds depth and flavor that is often missing in fast food versions. The homemade tortillas, crafted from scratch, provide a perfect vessel for the filling, ensuring each bite is packed with flavor.
The addition of cilantro rice and a variety of salsas, including a zesty salsa verde and a sweet corn salsa, elevates the dish further. Each component is made with fresh ingredients, showcasing the importance of quality in cooking. The balance of flavors—from the smokiness of the chicken to the freshness of the salsas—creates a satisfying meal that is both comforting and vibrant.
This recipe is not just about replicating a fast food favorite; it’s about embracing the process of cooking and the joy of using homegrown ingredients. Whether you’re hosting a summer gathering or simply craving a hearty meal, this burrito is sure to impress. It’s a reminder that with a little effort, you can create something truly special at home.
Recipe Details
Steps & Tips
Use chicken breasts and coat them with a Smoky spice rub and lime juice.
Tip: Use a spice rub instead of a marinade for more flavor in chicken.
Dehydrate smoked peppers, onion, and garlic for 2 days at 130°.
Add dried goods to a spice grinder and blend until fine.
Cook the chicken on a wood fire after marinating for 14 hours.
Roast green peppers, tomatoes, and jalapeno in an air fryer for 7-8 minutes.
Tip: Pick tomatoes when they start to ripen for a firmer texture in salsa.
Pulse roasted vegetables with garlic, cilantro, and lime juice in a food processor.
Combine chopped onion, tomatoes, peppers, jalapenos, cilantro, and garlic in a bowl.
Season the salsa with lime juice and salt.
Tip: Add a little sugar to enhance the natural sweetness of tomatoes and corn.
Rinse jasmine rice until clear and cook it in a rice cooker.
Mix chopped cilantro and lime juice into the cooked rice.
Tip: Don't serve plain white rice; cilantro rice adds iconic flavor to a burrito.
Soak black beans overnight, then cook with red onion, garlic, and bay leaf for 2 hours.
Season cooked beans with salt.
Prepare tortilla dough with flour, fat, baking powder, and hot water.
Tip: Let tortilla dough rest overnight for better texture.
Let tortilla dough rest for an hour or overnight.
Cook tortillas in a pan until they bubble.
Chop chicken and layer it with rice, beans, salsa verde, and sour cream in a tortilla.
Wrap the burrito tightly.
Ingredients
Ingredient: Dairy
→ Substitution: Coconut Cream
Ingredient: Gluten
→ Substitution: Gluten-Free Flour
Nutrition
Skill Level
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Interesting Tidbits
- •Chipotle chicken is traditionally marinated in a blend of adobo sauce and spices.
- •Using fresh ingredients from the garden can enhance the flavor of the burrito.
- •Homemade tortillas can provide a fresher taste compared to store-bought options.
- •The three sisters planting technique involves growing corn, beans, and squash together for mutual benefits.
