Korean Fusion Chicken Burrito
A bold, weeknight-friendly burrito where canned chicken simmers with gochujang and aromatics, then gets wrapped in warm tortillas. Tangy kimchi, fresh cilantro, sharp Cheddar, and a touch of salsa add layers of heat, crunch, and bright acidity. Korean Fusion Chicken Burrito is great for a quick, satisfying main that balances spicy, savory, and cheesy notes.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook15 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Korean Fusion Chicken Burrito, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 50 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 89 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 19
- Heart Health
- 42
- Metabolic
- 24
- Digestive
- 22
- Inflammatory
- 48
- Performance
- 42
- General Wellness
- 1
Preheat the oven to 360 degrees F (182 degrees C).
- 2
In a bowl, stir together the garlic, chile paste, soy sauce, sugar, and sesame oil until the sugar dissolves; add the chicken and stir to coat.
- 3
Wrap the tortillas in aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven until hot and pliable, about 10 minutes.
- 4
While the tortillas heat, warm the vegetable oil in a skillet. Cook and stir the chicken in the skillet until hot and the sauce has thickened, about 10 minutes.
- 5
Spread 1/2 teaspoon butter on one side of each warm tortilla. Divide the chicken among the tortillas. Top the chicken with equal portions of the cilantro, kimchi, Cheddar cheese, and salsa.
- 6
Fold the opposite ends of each tortilla toward each other to partially cover the filling. Pull one remaining edge over the filling, then roll so the tortilla fully encloses the filling.
- Calories 421.92 kcal High 21%
- Protein 27.24 g Good Source 54%
- Carbohydrate 35.44 g 13%
- Total Fat 18.36 g High 24%
- Saturated Fat 4.21 g High 21%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 74.72 mg High 25%
- Sodium 1666.97 mg High 72%
- Dietary Fiber 2.76 g Low Source 10%
- Total Sugars 5.1 g --
- Added Sugars 2.82 g Moderate 6%
- Calcium 161.94 mg Moderate 12%
- Iron 2.48 mg Moderate 14%
- Potassium 609.97 mg Moderate 13%
- Vitamin A 64.79 mcg Low Source 7%
- Vitamin C 10.5 mg Moderate 12%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Soy 🌱
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Sesame
About This Recipe
Korean Fusion Chicken Burrito is a Korean dinner recipe made with 13 ingredients. It takes about 30 mins, serves 4, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Butter, Canned Chicken, Flour Tortilla, and Fresh Cilantro. Each serving provides about 421.92 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Korean Fusion Chicken Burrito?
- It is a Korean burrito recipe made with 13 ingredients, usually served for dinner or lunch.
- What is Korean Fusion Chicken Burrito made of?
- The main ingredients are Butter, Canned Chicken, Flour Tortilla, Fresh Cilantro, Kimchi. The full list of 13 is above.
- What goes well with Korean Fusion Chicken Burrito?
- Explore these Korean side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Korean Fusion Chicken Burrito?
- About 30 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 15 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 421.92 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Korean Fusion Chicken Burrito easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 13 ingredients and 6 steps.
- Is Korean Fusion Chicken Burrito healthy?
- Korean Fusion Chicken Burrito has an easyChef Pro health score of 46/100. Per serving, it provides 421.92 calories and 27.24 g of protein, or 54% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 1666.97 mg (72% of the Daily Value), saturated fat at 4.21 g (21% of the Daily Value) and added sugars at 2.82 g (6% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, Soy, Wheat, Gluten and Sesame, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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