High Protein Shredded Chipotle Chicken Burritos with Smoky Cilantro Lime Sauce
High Protein Shredded Chipotle Chicken Burritos with Smoky Cilantro Lime Sauce
Ingredients
For the Chipotle Chicken Marinade
- 1 lime, juiced
- 1/2 orange, juiced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 chipotle pepper in adobo sauce
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt, to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, to taste
For the Chicken and Burrito Filling
- 1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into small pieces or strips
- 1/2 cup non-fat Greek yogurt
- 1/2 cup cottage cheese, blended until smooth
- 1 cup reduced-fat Mexican blend cheese
- 1/4 cup red onion, diced
- 1/2 teaspoon salt, as needed
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder, as needed
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder, as needed
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika, as needed
- 8 low-carb tortillas
For the Smoky Cilantro Lime Dipping Sauce
- 1/2 cup non-fat Greek yogurt
- 2 tablespoons lime juice, from a bottle
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cilantro paste, from a tube
- 1/4 teaspoon salt, to taste
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- 1
Prepare the chipotle chicken marinade: In a food processor, combine the juice of 1 lime, juice of 1/2 orange, 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1 chipotle pepper in adobo sauce, 2 minced garlic cloves, 1 teaspoon smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Blend until completely smooth.
⏱️ 5 min
- 2
Add the chicken pieces to the blended marinade, ensuring all chicken is well coated. Let marinate for at least 15 minutes, or refrigerate for up to 2 hours for deeper flavor.
⏱️ 15 min
- 3
Heat a large pan over medium-high heat. Add the marinated chicken and cook, stirring occasionally, until thoroughly cooked through and lightly browned. This should take about 8-10 minutes.
⏱️ 10 min
- 4
Transfer the cooked chicken to a large bowl. Using a hand mixer, shred the chicken until it reaches your desired consistency. Alternatively, you can shred it with two forks.
⏱️ 5 min
- 5
To the shredded chicken, add 1/2 cup non-fat Greek yogurt, 1/2 cup blended cottage cheese, 1 cup reduced-fat Mexican blend cheese, and 1/4 cup diced red onion. Season with additional salt, garlic powder, onion powder, and paprika to taste. Mix all ingredients thoroughly until well combined.
⏱️ 5 min
- 6
Prepare the smoky cilantro lime dipping sauce: In a separate small bowl, combine 1/2 cup non-fat Greek yogurt, 2 tablespoons lime juice, 1/2 teaspoon paprika, 1/2 teaspoon chili powder, 1 teaspoon cilantro paste, salt, and pepper. Mix until the sauce is smooth and creamy.
⏱️ 3 min
- 7
Assemble the burritos: Lay out 8 low-carb tortillas. Place a portion of the chicken filling onto the center of each tortilla. Fold the sides of the tortilla inward, then roll it up tightly from the bottom to form a burrito.
⏱️ 5 min
- 8
Heat a clean pan over medium-high heat. Place the rolled burritos, seam-side down, into the hot pan. Cook for 2-3 minutes per side, or until they are golden brown and slightly crispy on all sides.
⏱️ 8 min
- 9
Serve the high protein shredded chipotle chicken burritos warm, accompanied by the smoky cilantro lime dipping sauce.
⏱️ 1 min
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High Protein Shredded Chipotle Chicken Burritos with Smoky Cilantro Lime Sauce
Ingredients
For the Chipotle Chicken Marinade
- 1 lime, juiced
- 1/2 orange, juiced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 chipotle pepper in adobo sauce
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt, to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, to taste
For the Chicken and Burrito Filling
- 1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into small pieces or strips
- 1/2 cup non-fat Greek yogurt
- 1/2 cup cottage cheese, blended until smooth
- 1 cup reduced-fat Mexican blend cheese
- 1/4 cup red onion, diced
- 1/2 teaspoon salt, as needed
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder, as needed
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder, as needed
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika, as needed
- 8 low-carb tortillas
For the Smoky Cilantro Lime Dipping Sauce
- 1/2 cup non-fat Greek yogurt
- 2 tablespoons lime juice, from a bottle
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cilantro paste, from a tube
- 1/4 teaspoon salt, to taste
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- 1
Prepare the chipotle chicken marinade: In a food processor, combine the juice of 1 lime, juice of 1/2 orange, 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1 chipotle pepper in adobo sauce, 2 minced garlic cloves, 1 teaspoon smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Blend until completely smooth.
⏱️ 5 min - 2
Add the chicken pieces to the blended marinade, ensuring all chicken is well coated. Let marinate for at least 15 minutes, or refrigerate for up to 2 hours for deeper flavor.
⏱️ 15 min - 3
Heat a large pan over medium-high heat. Add the marinated chicken and cook, stirring occasionally, until thoroughly cooked through and lightly browned. This should take about 8-10 minutes.
⏱️ 10 min - 4
Transfer the cooked chicken to a large bowl. Using a hand mixer, shred the chicken until it reaches your desired consistency. Alternatively, you can shred it with two forks.
⏱️ 5 min - 5
To the shredded chicken, add 1/2 cup non-fat Greek yogurt, 1/2 cup blended cottage cheese, 1 cup reduced-fat Mexican blend cheese, and 1/4 cup diced red onion. Season with additional salt, garlic powder, onion powder, and paprika to taste. Mix all ingredients thoroughly until well combined.
⏱️ 5 min - 6
Prepare the smoky cilantro lime dipping sauce: In a separate small bowl, combine 1/2 cup non-fat Greek yogurt, 2 tablespoons lime juice, 1/2 teaspoon paprika, 1/2 teaspoon chili powder, 1 teaspoon cilantro paste, salt, and pepper. Mix until the sauce is smooth and creamy.
⏱️ 3 min - 7
Assemble the burritos: Lay out 8 low-carb tortillas. Place a portion of the chicken filling onto the center of each tortilla. Fold the sides of the tortilla inward, then roll it up tightly from the bottom to form a burrito.
⏱️ 5 min - 8
Heat a clean pan over medium-high heat. Place the rolled burritos, seam-side down, into the hot pan. Cook for 2-3 minutes per side, or until they are golden brown and slightly crispy on all sides.
⏱️ 8 min - 9
Serve the high protein shredded chipotle chicken burritos warm, accompanied by the smoky cilantro lime dipping sauce.
⏱️ 1 min