Halal Twist by Hasan
Golden, crispy, and packed with flavorful halal chicken and cream cheese, these burritos are a quick and easy Mexican delight. Ready in just 15 minutes, they’re perfect for a halal-friendly snack or meal!
Why This Recipe is Halal
- Uses halal-certified canned chicken or fresh halal chicken.
- All other ingredients (cream cheese, green chilies, green onions, tortillas, oil) are naturally halal.
- Vegetable-based cooking oil ensures no cross-contamination with haram fats.
A Closer Look at the Ingredients
Small swaps make a big difference. Here’s what to look for when you shop.
Canned chicken
What to watch for: Some canned chicken may not be halal-certified.
The halal solution: Use halal-certified canned chicken or substitute with freshly cooked halal chicken.
Find halal canned chicken on Amazon →Ingredient-by-Ingredient Halal Audit
| Ingredient | Status | Note |
|---|---|---|
| canned chicken | questionable | Must be halal-certified |
| green chilies | halal | Vegetable |
| cream cheese | questionable | Check for microbial enzymes |
| green onions | halal | Vegetable |
| flour tortillas | halal | Typically plant-based |
| cooking oil | halal | Vegetable-based |
What You’ll Need
- 1 can canned chicken (halal-certified)
- 1 can green chilies
- 1 package cream cheese (with microbial enzymes)
- 4-6 green onions
- 6-8 flour tortillas
- 4-6 cups cooking oil (vegetable or canola)
Let’s Cook
- Let cream cheese come to room temperature.
- Drain the canned chicken.
- Mix cream cheese, green chiles, green onion, and chicken until well blended.
- Cut two sides of the tortillas so you have two straight sides on each side.
- Spread chicken mixture thinly on 3/4 of the tortilla.
- Roll tortilla up starting with the end you spread the chicken mixture on.
- Seal the plain end with water.
- Heat oil to about 375-400 degrees.
- Drop burritos into hot oil and fry for about 2 minutes.
- Keep turning so they fry evenly.
- When they start to turn golden, they are done.
- Drain on a paper plate covered with a paper towel.
- Serve with salsa, guacamole, or ranch dressing.
Nutrition, Per Serving
Notes From My Kitchen
- Use a kitchen thermometer to maintain oil temperature at 375°F for perfect crispiness.
- Drain fried burritos on a wire rack over paper towels to keep them crispy.
- For extra flavor, mix a teaspoon of taco seasoning into the chicken mixture.
Tools That Make It Easier
These are the pieces I reach for every time — tested in my own kitchen.
Deep Fryer
Ensures even frying at the perfect temperature for crispy burritos.
perfect for Ramadan snacksPaper Towels
Essential for draining excess oil after frying.
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