Moe’s Southwest Grill Chicken Burrito Recipe
Whether you love Mexican food or not, chances are you’ve probably enjoyed a Moe’s Southwest Grill Burrito. It’s one of those foods that everyone loves; and to many, those rolls that come with each meal aren’t very different from cheese puffs. While some people find Crunchy Taco Burritos to be the best, there are a number of others who prefer Moe’s Southwest Grill’s version of the same burrito.
Ingredients
- 1/2 lb Chicken 1/2 pound (or Chicken Breasts, 2 )
- Olive Oil or Vegetable Oil
- 1 Freshly squeezed juice of lime 1
- 2 tbsp Dried Red Pepper Flakes 2 tablespoons
- 2 Garlic 2 cloves (minced)
- 1 can Black Beans 1 can (drained and rinsed)
- 2 Whole Wheat Tortillas as needed
- 8 oz Mexican-Blend Shredded Cheese One 8-ounce bag
- Salsa as needed, store-bought or homemade
- 1 Fresh cilantro 1 bunch of (chopped)
Instructions
- Slice up the chicken into small pieces.
- Cover the bottom of a small skillet with oil. Put it over medium heat.
- Add lime juice, red pepper flakes and garlic to the hot oil.
- In the oil, saute the chicken until it starts to turn brown. Then remove the chicken from the skillet. Remove from heat.
- In the skillet, heat the black beans with the used oil. Alternatively, microwave them.
When Ready to Serve
- Put a tortilla on a microwave-safe plate.
- About 2 tablespoons of shredded cheese should be sprinkled on the tortilla.
- Microwave tortilla for 10 – 15 seconds until cheese is melted.
- Add cooked chicken, warm black beans, salsa, and cilantro. Wrap into a burrito shape.
- If desired, serve with sauce and/or salsa.
Nutrition
Calories: 846kcalCarbohydrates: 64gProtein: 63gFat: 39gSaturated Fat: 21gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 166mgSodium: 2276mgPotassium: 1139mgFiber: 17gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 3212IUVitamin C: 6mgCalcium: 910mgIron: 6mg