Description
Chipotle ranch grilled chicken burrito delivers bold southwestern flavors with smoky, creamy notes. Hearty ingredients and simple preparation ensure delightful results for home cooks seeking authentic Mexican-inspired cuisine.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 2 large chicken breasts
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup black beans, drained and rinsed
Vegetables and Grains:
- 4 large flour tortillas
- 1 cup cooked rice
- 1/2 cup corn kernels
- 1/2 cup chopped lettuce
- 1/4 cup diced tomatoes
Seasonings and Oil:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Craft a zesty marinade by blending olive oil with aromatic spices including chili powder, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper, then thoroughly coat chicken breasts.
- Sear chicken on a preheated grill at medium heat for 5-6 minutes per side until internal temperature reaches 165°F, allowing meat to rest for 5 minutes before slicing into strips.
- Whisk chipotle ranch sauce ingredients until achieving a silky, uniform consistency with balanced flavor profiles.
- Quickly warm tortillas on a skillet for approximately 10 seconds per side to enhance pliability and prevent cracking.
- Layer each tortilla with a generous spread of chipotle ranch sauce, creating a flavor foundation, then methodically add rice, black beans, corn, crisp lettuce, juicy tomatoes, melty cheese, and freshly grilled chicken strips.
- Expertly fold tortilla sides inward, then tightly roll to create a compact, secure burrito package.
- Crisp the assembled burrito on a skillet over medium-high heat for 1-2 minutes per side until exterior develops a golden, crunchy texture.
- Present immediately while warm, accompanied by additional chipotle ranch sauce for dipping or drizzling.
Notes
- Marinate chicken for extra flavor by letting it sit in the spice mixture for 30 minutes before grilling to enhance taste and tenderness.
- Use a meat thermometer to ensure chicken reaches 165°F internally, preventing overcooking while guaranteeing food safety.
- Swap tortillas for lettuce wraps to create a low-carb version that’s equally delicious and lighter.
- Customize the heat level by adjusting chipotle peppers in the ranch sauce, making it milder or spicier according to personal preference.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 455 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 680 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 42 g
- Fiber: 7 g
- Protein: 36 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg