Description
Spicy and zesty chipotle ranch grilled chicken burrito brings Mexican-inspired flavors straight to your kitchen. Creamy ranch and smoky chipotle peppers combine with perfectly grilled chicken, creating a mouthwatering meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Proteins:
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup black beans, drained and rinsed
- ½ cup shredded cheddar or Monterey Jack cheese
Spices and Seasonings:
- 1 teaspoon chipotle powder (or smoked paprika)
- ½ teaspoon cumin
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon dried dill
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon honey (optional, for balance)
Additional Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Juice of 1 lime
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- ½ cup mayonnaise (or Greek yogurt for a lighter version)
- ¼ cup sour cream
- 1 teaspoon chipotle powder (or 1 minced chipotle in adobo)
- ½ tablespoons milk (to thin, if needed)
- 4 large flour tortillas
- 1 cup cooked Mexican rice (or cilantro-lime rice)
- 1 cup shredded lettuce
- ½ cup diced tomatoes
- ½ avocado, sliced (optional)
- ¼ cup chopped cilantro
Instructions
- Prepare the zesty marinade by blending olive oil, chipotle powder, cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, pepper, and lime juice in a mixing vessel.
- Submerge chicken breasts in the marinade, ensuring complete coverage. Allow flavors to infuse for 10-15 minutes, or refrigerate overnight for intensified taste.
- Preheat grill to medium-high temperature and cook chicken for approximately 4-5 minutes per side, verifying doneness when internal temperature reaches 165F (75C).
- Remove chicken from heat and let it rest for 5 minutes to retain juiciness, then slice into elegant strips.
- Craft the creamy chipotle ranch dressing by whisking mayo, sour cream, lime juice, chipotle powder, garlic powder, onion powder, dill, smoked paprika, and honey in a separate bowl.
- Adjust dressing consistency by incorporating milk if needed, creating a smooth, pourable texture.
- Gently warm tortillas on a dry skillet or using microwave to enhance flexibility.
- Construct burrito by spreading a generous layer of chipotle ranch across the tortilla surface.
- Layer rice, black beans, crisp lettuce, grilled chicken strips, shredded cheese, diced tomatoes, creamy avocado, and fresh cilantro.
- Finalize by drizzling additional chipotle ranch over the assembled ingredients for an extra flavor boost.
Notes
- Maximize flavor by marinating chicken overnight in the refrigerator for deeper, more intense taste profiles.
- Customize heat levels by adjusting chipotle powder quantity – start with less and gradually increase according to personal spice tolerance.
- Prep ingredients ahead of time for quick assembly, making this a perfect weeknight meal or meal prep option.
- Transform into a low-carb version by replacing tortilla with large lettuce leaves or using cauliflower rice instead of traditional rice.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 675
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 680 mg
- Fat: 29 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 68 g
- Fiber: 10 g
- Protein: 38 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg