East-West Burrito

Ingredients

• 1/2 tsp. ground coriander
• 1/4 tsp. ground cinnamon
• 1/4 tsp. ground cumin
• Pinch tsp. ground cardamom
• Pinch tsp. ground black pepper
• 1/2 lb. skinless, boneless chicken breast, cut lengthwise into 1/2-inch strips
• 3 tbsp. canola oil, divided
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 1 yellow bell pepper, seeded and chopped
• 1 1/3 cups canned fat-free refried kidney or pinto beans
• 8 flour tortillas (7-8 inch)
• 1 1/3 cups cooked brown rice
• 4 Tbsp. reduced-fat sour cream
• 1/2 cup (loosely packed) cilantro leaves, roughly cut up
• 1 cup prepared salsa

Directions

1. Combine ground spices in a bowl. Add chicken and press spices in so they adhere. Cover and refrigerate overnight. Bring to room temperature before cooking.
2. Heat 2 teaspoons oil in a medium skillet over medium-high heat. Sauté chicken until cooked through, about 5 minutes. Transfer to a plate. Cut chicken into bite-size pieces and set aside.
3. Add remaining oil to the pan. Sauté onions and pepper until soft and lightly browned, about 8 minutes. Transfer with a slotted spoon to the chicken, mix in and set aside. Add beans to the pan and cook, stirring until they are warmed.
4. Warm tortillas in a large, dry skillet over medium high heat. Spread one-fourth of the beans in center of each. Top with rice, then chicken mixture. Add a dollop of sour cream and a sprinkle of cilantro leaves. Fold sides of tortillas over the filling, then fold in ends. Turn the burrito over. Serve with salsa sauce on the side.

Recipe Yield: Makes 8 servings

Source: AICR
Recipe and image appear courtesy of American Institute for Cancer Research.