Crispy Chicken and Goat Cheese Burritos Recipe

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Crispy Chicken and Goat Cheese Burritos
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  1. Heat oven to 400°F.
  2. Sprinkle chicken legs with chili powder, salt, and pepper and place in a roasting pan. Roast for 30 minutes, or until meat is cooked through and skin is crispy. Allow to cool and then shred the meat and thinly slice the skin. Place in a bowl.
  3. Roast the bell peppers and chiles over medium high heat on stove top or under a hot broiler, turning occasionally, until blackened and blistered all over. Place in a bowl, cover with plastic wrap, and let steam for 15 minutes.
  4. Peel the chiles and peppers and stem and seed them. Chop the pepper and chiles and add them to the chicken, along with any liquid that has collected in the bowl.
  5. Mince the onions and garlic. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the onions and garlic and cook, stirring ocassionally, until the onions are very tender, about 15 minutes.
  6. Meanwhile, juice the lemon and lime (separately) and set the juices aside. Finely chop the scallions. Melt the butter and set asidew in a warm spot. Add the peppers, chiles, and chicken to the onion mixture and stir well. Add 1/2 cup water and bring to a simmer.
  7. When the water is almost evaporated, turn off the heat, add the lemon juice, and mash well with a large fork. Transfer to a bowl, add the goat cheese, and mix well. Add the minced scallions, cilantro, and lime juice. Taste for seasoning and add salt and pepper to taste.
  8. Heat oven to 400°F.
  9. To assemble the burritos, lay a tortilla on a flat surface and place 1/4 c of the chicken mixture in the center. Carefully fold over the two sides and press slightly, then fold over the top and bottom of the tortilla and press again to form a neat package. Brush a baking sheet with the melted butter. Place the burritos seam side down 1 inch apart and bake , turning once, for 20 minutes, until each side is crispy.
  10. Serve with guacamole if desired.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 878.86 Kcal (3680 kJ)
Calories from fat 303.22 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 33.69g 52%
Cholesterol 156.51mg 52%
Sodium 367.18mg 15%
Potassium 896.61mg 19%
Total Carbs 105.42g 35%
Sugars 5.41g 22%
Dietary Fiber 15.35g 61%
Protein 44.66g 89%
Vitamin C 44mg 73%
Vitamin A 0.9mg 29%
Iron 17.3mg 96%
Calcium 259.4mg 26%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 180.19 Kcal (754 kJ)
Calories from fat 62.17 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 6.91g 52%
Cholesterol 32.09mg 52%
Sodium 75.28mg 15%
Potassium 183.83mg 19%
Total Carbs 21.61g 35%
Sugars 1.11g 22%
Dietary Fiber 3.15g 61%
Protein 9.16g 89%
Vitamin C 9mg 73%
Vitamin A 0.2mg 29%
Iron 3.5mg 96%
Calcium 53.2mg 26%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 19.6
    Points
  • 23
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low sodium,
  • good source of fiber

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