SKIP TO MAIN CONTENT

Food Lab's chicken burrito bowl

This fast and fresh spin on the Tex-Mex classic will be on table in under 30 minutes.

Food Lab's burrito bowl
Food Lab's burrito bowl Credit: Food Lab

Published

By Ben Milbourne

Source: SBS


Skip to recipe content


  • serves 4 people
  • preparation 10 minutes
  • cooking 15 minutes
  • difficulty Easy level

Ingredients

  • 1 packet Mexican/burrito seasoning mix
  • 1 lime, juiced
  • Pinch of sea salt
  • 200 ml crème fraiche
  • 500 g ethical free-range chicken breast, chopped
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • ½ cup celery, chopped
  • 1 red onion, diced
  • 1 garlic clove, finely diced
  • 1 green chilli, sliced
  • 1 red chilli, sliced
  • 1 bunch kale, roughly chopped
  • 1 can refried beans, partly drained
  • Corn chips, to serve (optional)
  • ½ bunch coriander, to serve

Instructions

In a bowl, mix together spice mix, lime juice, salt and crème fraiche. Toss chicken through the sauce.

Add olive oil to a pan over medium-high heat. Once the oil is hot, add in the chicken and cook for 5 to 10 minutes. Add celery, red onion, garlic, chilli, kale, refried beans and stir. Continue to cook for a further 5 minutes.

To serve, plate up chicken with a side of corn chips and garnish with coriander.

Cook’s Notes

Oven temperatures are for conventional; if using fan-forced (convection), reduce the temperature by 20˚C. | We use Australian tablespoons and cups: 1 teaspoon equals 5 ml; 1 tablespoon equals 20 ml; 1 cup equals 250 ml. | All herbs are fresh (unless specified) and cups are lightly packed. | All vegetables are medium size and peeled, unless specified. | All eggs are 55-60 g, unless specified.


SBS Food is a 24/7 foodie channel for all Australians, with a focus on simple, authentic and everyday food inspiration from cultures everywhere. NSW stream only. Read more about SBS Food

Have a story or comment? Contact Us


SBS Food Newsletter

Get your weekly serving. What to cook, the latest food news, exclusive giveaways - straight to your inbox.

By subscribing, you agree to SBS’s terms of service and privacy policy including receiving email updates from SBS.

Follow SBS Food

Download our apps

Listen to our podcasts

Get the latest with our SBS podcasts on your favourite podcast apps.

Watch SBS On Demand

Bring the world to your kitchen

Eat with your eyes: binge on our daily menus on channel 33.

Stream now