Chipotle Ranch Chicken (Printer-Friendly Layout)

Grilled chicken with spicy chipotle ranch, crisp toppings, and warm tortilla for a punchy, rich bite whenever you want.

# Ingredients You'll Need:

→ Chicken Marinade

01 - 0.5 teaspoon ground black pepper
02 - 1 teaspoon salt
03 - 1 teaspoon ground cumin
04 - 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
05 - 2 teaspoons chipotle chili powder or adobo sauce
06 - 30ml fresh lime juice
07 - 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
08 - 30ml olive oil
09 - 600g boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs

→ Chipotle Ranch Sauce

10 - Salt, to taste
11 - 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
12 - 10ml fresh lime juice
13 - 2 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce
14 - 120ml ranch dressing

→ Burrito Assembly

15 - 1 avocado, sliced or 120g guacamole
16 - 120g shredded cheese (cheddar, Monterey Jack, or Mexican blend)
17 - 60g shredded lettuce or spinach, optional
18 - Fresh jalapeño slices or chopped green chili, optional
19 - 20g fresh cilantro leaves
20 - 60g diced red onion
21 - 120g fresh chopped tomatoes
22 - Sliced grilled chicken from above
23 - 320g cooked rice (white, brown, or cilantro-lime), optional
24 - 4 large flour tortillas (30cm diameter)

# Step-by-Step Instructions:

01 - Scoop some rice and lay it down first if you're using it. Throw on your thinly sliced chicken next. Add in tomatoes, onion, and a bit of cilantro. Don't forget the cheese, maybe some lettuce if you want, and avocado or guac. Pour on as much chipotle ranch as you like. Fold in both sides, roll everything up, and enjoy while it's warm.
02 - Pop your tortillas in the microwave or toss them on a skillet. Let them heat until they get soft and bendy.
03 - Chop everything you need: the cooked chicken, tomatoes, onion, and cilantro. Set out some jalapeño or chili if you're going spicy, lettuce or spinach, cheese, avocado or guacamole, and rice if you like it.
04 - Mix up ranch dressing, a couple chipotle peppers, lime juice, garlic powder, and salt in your blender or food processor. Whirl it all until it’s totally smooth. Taste and tweak it if it needs more salt or pep.
05 - Set your grill (or grill pan) to medium-high. Grill the marinated chicken about 5 to 7 minutes per side. Go for a golden outside with grill marks, and make sure it hits 74°C inside. When it’s done, rest for 5 minutes, then slice it up.
06 - Mix olive oil, lime juice, garlic, chipotle powder or adobo sauce, smoked paprika, cumin, salt, and pepper in a big bowl. Toss the chicken in so it’s all coated. Cover and chill for at least half an hour, or leave it overnight for deeper flavor.

# Extra Tips and Tricks:

01 - Try swapping in Greek yogurt if you want the sauce a bit lighter.
02 - Crank up the heat with more chipotle or splash of your favorite hot sauce.
03 - Wrap each burrito in foil so it’s good for lunches or storing in the freezer.
04 - Grab gluten-free tortillas for those who need to skip gluten.
05 - You can cook the chicken indoors on a pan or even use an air fryer if you don’t want to grill outside.

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