Description
Spicy Chipotle Ranch Grilled Chicken Burrito delivers smoky southwestern flavors wrapped in a warm tortilla. Packed with grilled chicken, zesty ranch, and bold chipotle sauce, this meal promises a delicious journey through Mexican-inspired cuisine you won’t want to miss.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (approximately 8 ounces / 226 grams)
Sauces and Seasonings:
- 3 tablespoons chipotle sauce
- 2 tablespoons ranch dressing
- 2 cloves fresh garlic
Wrap and Toppings:
- 2 large flour tortillas
- 1/2 cup shredded lettuce
- 1/4 cup diced tomatoes
Instructions
- Infuse chicken breasts with zesty chipotle sauce and aromatic garlic, allowing flavors to meld for a minimum of 30 minutes in the refrigerator.
- Heat grill to medium-high temperature, cooking marinated chicken for 6-7 minutes on each side until internal temperature reaches 165°F and exterior develops a golden-brown char.
- Remove chicken from grill and let it rest for 3-5 minutes to retain moisture, then slice into thin, uniform strips.
- Warm tortillas slightly to enhance flexibility and prevent cracking during assembly.
- Position tortilla flat and strategically layer sliced chicken, crisp shredded lettuce, vibrant diced tomatoes, and creamy ranch dressing across the center.
- Carefully fold opposite sides of tortilla towards the middle, creating a tight seal.
- Roll burrito from bottom edge upward, ensuring a compact and secure wrap that prevents ingredients from falling out.
- Optional: Lightly toast the sealed burrito on a skillet for 1-2 minutes to create a golden, crispy exterior.
- Serve immediately with additional chipotle sauce or ranch dressing on the side for dipping.
Notes
- Marinate chicken longer for deeper flavor infusion, ideally 2-4 hours or overnight in the refrigerator.
- Choose boneless, skinless chicken breasts with uniform thickness to ensure even cooking and prevent dry edges.
- Keep ranch dressing on the side to control moisture and prevent soggy tortillas during preparation or storage.
- Replace chicken with grilled tofu or black beans for a vegetarian version that maintains the smoky chipotle profile.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 14 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg