Friday, 4 November 2011

Chicken & Coriander Burritos

Chicken Burritos make a satisfying Friday night meal.


 
If you are short on time and looking for real fast food,
replace the cooked chicken breast with 1 BBQ Chicken,
meat removed from bones & shredded.

Put all the fillings on the table and letting everyone load up their own.



 
INGREDIENTS (Serves 4)

2 Tbsps Oil
1 Red Onion, sliced
2 Green Chillies, finely chopped (optional)
1 Tsp Ground Coriander Seeds
1 Tsp Ground Cumin
400g Tin of Finely Chopped Tomatoes
1 Tsp Sugar
400g Tin of Kidney Beans, rinsed well
10 Pack (400g) Burrito Tortillas
3 Chicken Breasts, cooked and shredded

1/2 Iceberg Lettuce, shredded
A Handful of Coriander Leaves
3 Tomatoes, chopped
1 Cup of Grated Cheese (optional)
150g Sour Cream
1 Avocado, sliced
1 Lime, quartered

METHOD

Heat the oil in a frying pan over a medium heat.

Add the onion and green chillies and cook for 3 minutes, stirring frequently.

Add the ground coriander and cumin, and cook for a further 2 minutes.

Add the tinned tomatoes, sugar and beans and allow to simmer for 10 minutes.

Heat the tortillas according to packet directions.

 
To Assemble:

Spoon the tomato and bean mixture over the warm tortilla.

Top with chicken, lettuce, coriander, tomato, sour cream and avocado slices.

Season with salt and pepper and finish with a squeeze of lime juice.

Roll up the tortilla and eat immediately.
 
 

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