Rick Stein burrito with chicken thighs, rice, guacamole and pico de gallo recipe

Rick Stein served up chicken burritos with rice, guacamole and pico de gallo on Rick Stein’s Road To Mexico.

The ingredients for the chicken: 2 limes, juice only, 2 garlic cloves, crushed, 4 tbsp olive oil, 1 heaped tsp dried oregano, 1 tsp chilli flakes, 1 tsp brown sugar, 4 chicken thighs, boneless, skin removed, flaked sea salt and freshly ground black pepper.

For the chipotle crema: 2 chipotles en adobo, finely chopped, 2 tbsp soured cream, 2 tbsp mayonnaise, 1 lime, juice only, For the pico de gallo salsa, 2 large ripe tomatoes, deseeded and finely chopped, ½ onion, finely chopped, handful fresh coriander, roughly chopped, 1 green serrano or jalapeno chilli, finely chopped and 1 lime, juice only.

For the guacamole: 1 green jalapeno or serrano chilli, deseeded and finely chopped, ½ small onion, finely chopped, 1 large ripe avocado, stone and skin removed, 1 lime, juice only and small handful fresh coriander, roughly chopped.

To serve: 150g long-grain white rice, 4 large flour tortillas, 4 tbsp freshly grated mozzarella, 4 tbsp soured cream and ½ Little Gem lettuce, shredded.


See all of Rick’s Mexican inspired recipes in his book titled: Rick Stein: The Road to Mexico (TV Tie in), available from Amazon now.