EAT This Week: Fox and Hound’s Smoked Pulled Chicken Burrito
To try and decide each week where and what to eat around the basin can be a challenge – there are so many amazing choices. In this feature we’ll dive into dishes that will surely satisfy those hunger pangs and leave you wondering where to go next.
Slowly smoked meat is one of my absolute favorite ways to enjoy proteins. There’s just something about the way the smoke creeps its way into the pores of the meat, locking in flavor and juiciness. And when that type of meat makes its way into burritos (or other types of dishes), I get even more excited because all it means is more flavor is going to get piled on top of that smoky deliciousness – like in this week’s feature.
A fan favorite at Fox and Hound, the process starts with a dry spice-rubbed chicken smoking low and slow over cherry wood for about two and a half hours to achieve its juicy, smoky flavor. Tender pieces are pulled away and added to a combination of refried beans, seasoned rice and fresh pico de gallo. You also have the option to make it a super burrito by adding in guacamole and sour cream and if I could recommend anything with this dish, it’s that you go big and make the addition.
I know refried beans can sometimes be like a wallflower at a party, but don’t overlook them here. They are scratch-made in-house and infused with a subtle hint of chorizo giving them an evenness of rich and savory and when it layers in with the smokiness of the chicken it’s like the Avengers uniting – everything is in balance.
This burrito has everything you’re looking for when it comes to flavors and textures. Each component feels like it’s in its wheelhouse and when you add in their side of signature salsa, it takes it up yet another notch. Yes, the chicken is the star of the show, but it gets such a push from all the other ingredients that it really acts as an ensemble closing out the show in star-studded fashion.
Fox and Hound is located at 237 Tramway in Stateline (top of Kingsbury). For ordering and menu information visit them online at foxandhoundtahoe.com or reach them by phone at 775-588-8887.
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