2 Dollar Burito

• porciones: 4
• tiempo activo: 2 hours
• tiempo total: 2 hours

Ingredientes

• 1 cup (200 g) medium-grain rice

• 1 cup (240 ml) water

• Salt to taste

• 2 Tbsp (30 g) unsalted butter

• 1/4 cup (15 g) cilantro, finely chopped

• 1 lime, juiced

• Chicken

• 2lbs (900 g) boneless chicken thighs

• 2 Tbsp (28 g) kosher salt

• 1 tsp (4 g) onion powder

• 1 Tbsp (8 g) garlic powder

• 2 tsp (6 g) ground cumin

• 1 Tbsp (8 g) smoked paprika

• 1 tsp (5 g) fresh ground black pepper

• can chipotle chiles in adobo (optional)

• 2 Tbsp vegetable oil

Fajita Veggies:

• 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced

• 1 sweet onion, thinly sliced

• 2 jalapenos, thinly sliced

• Salt to taste

• 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped

Aioli Ingredients:

• 1 cup (220 g) mayonnaise

• 1 Tbsp (8 g) smoked paprika

• 2 Tbsp (30 ml) hot sauce

• 2 Tbsp (30 ml) lime juice

• 3 garlic cloves, grated

• Salt to taste

Instrucciones

Tortillas Method:

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Rice Method:

1. Add rice to a fine-mesh strainer and wash 2x with water.

2. Place rice into a rice cooker with equal parts water and cook.

3. Once finished cooking, add salt to taste and unsalted butter. Stir until fully melted and incorporated.

4. Add in finely chopped cilantro and the juice of one lime. Stir until combined.

Chicken Method:

1. Place chicken thighs into a bowl and coat thoroughly with all ingredients.

2. In a medium skillet, heat enough vegetable oil to coat the bottom of the pan, and once hot add the chicken. Sear for 2-3 minutes. Flip and sear for 1-2 more minutes.

3. Add chicken pieces to a baking sheet and bake in a preheated oven set to 400F for 10-15 minutes or until internal temperature is 165F.

4. Cut chicken into bite-sized pieces and toss in its own juices.

5. In a medium bowl, toss together the sliced red bell pepper, sliced sweet onion, and sliced jalapenos until evenly mixed.

6. In the same pan, the chicken is cooked in, heat until medium-high and add in the sliced veggies, and season with salt.

7. Cook tossing occasionally for 3-5 minutes or until lightly charred and just beginning to soften.

8. Turn off the heat and add in chopped garlic, toss together, and season with salt to taste.

Aioli Method:

1. Add all ingredients into a medium bowl.

2. Mix until thoroughly combined and incorporated