Creamy Peri Peri Chicken Burritos

Makes 4 burritos · 45 min from scratch · about 20 min with the shortcut

Creamy Peri Peri Chicken Burritos

Calories
400
Protein
50 g
Carbs
36 g
Fat
18 g

Per burrito, from scratch. Shortcut numbers are below.

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Ingredients

Chicken Or use the shortcut

  • 1⅓ lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs, diced
  • 1 tbsp medium peri peri sauce
  • Salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder and smoked paprika

Creamy sauce

  • ⅔ cup 1% cottage cheese
  • 3 tbsp plus 1 tsp medium peri peri sauce
  • 1½ tsp honey
  • A pinch each of the chicken seasonings

To finish

  • 3 oz reduced fat shredded cheddar (¾ cup)
  • Dried oregano
  • 4 low carb 10-inch tortillas (about 110 calories each)

Directions

  1. Season the chicken. Toss the chicken with the 1 tbsp peri peri sauce, then season it all over with the salt, pepper and spices.
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  2. Cook the chicken. Air fry at 375°F for 16 to 20 minutes, or bake at 400°F for 22 to 25 minutes, until it reaches 165°F.
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  3. Make the sauce. Blend the cottage cheese, the rest of the peri peri sauce, the honey and a pinch of each seasoning for 1 to 2 minutes, until smooth.

  4. Mix the filling. Stir the hot chicken, cheese and a pinch of oregano into the sauce.

  5. Fill and roll. Divide the filling between the tortillas. Roll each one tightly and toast it in a skillet over medium heat for 1 to 2 minutes.

  6. Store and reheat. Cover and refrigerate. Eat within 3 to 4 days, or freeze and thaw in the fridge overnight. Reheat to 165°F in the microwave (1 to 2 minutes per side), a 400°F oven (8 to 12 minutes) or a 375°F air fryer (6 to 8 minutes).

Pollo Asado
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Skip the cooking

Use 1 lb Pollo Asado instead

It comes fully cooked and already marinated in citrus and chipotle, so steps 1 and 2 go away. Thaw it in the fridge overnight. Heat it in a skillet over medium high heat for 5 to 7 minutes, turning, until it reaches 165°F. Chop it, then stir it into the sauce in step 4.

Per burrito: 460 cal · 49 g protein · 40 g carbs · 25 g fat. Contains soy and wheat.

Build your box

Want more protein? Use 1 lb Chicken Crumbles. Warm them in a skillet over medium heat for 3 to 4 minutes, stirring, until they reach 165°F. Then stir them into the sauce in step 4. Per burrito: 460 cal · 60 g protein · 37 g carbs · 20 g fat.

Nutrition per burrito is estimated from USDA data and Portside label values.