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A close-up of a Chipotle Ranch Grilled Chicken Burrito, showing its golden-brown tortilla and savory fillings.

Smoky Chipotle Ranch Grilled Chicken Burrito

This recipe features smoky chipotle ranch grilled chicken wrapped in a warm tortilla with rice, black beans, cheese, and corn, offering a flavorful and satisfying meal.
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Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 4 burritos
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • 0.5 tsp cumin
  • 0.5 tsp smoked paprika
  • 0.25 tsp garlic powder for chicken
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
For the Chipotle Ranch Sauce
  • 0.5 cup mayonnaise
  • 0.25 cup buttermilk or milk with 1/2 tsp lemon juice/vinegar
  • 2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro
  • 1-2 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce minced (adjust to your spice preference)
  • 1 tbsp adobo sauce from the can of chipotles
  • 0.5 tsp dried dill
  • 0.25 tsp onion powder
  • 0.25 tsp garlic powder for sauce
  • 0.5 Juice of a lime
  • Pinch of salt for sauce
For Assembly
  • 4 large flour tortillas burrito size
  • 1 cup cooked rice white or brown
  • 1 black beans (15-ounce) can, rinsed and drained
  • 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack or cheddar cheese
  • 0.5 cup corn fresh, frozen, or canned
  • Shredded lettuce or cabbage optional
  • Diced avocado or guacamole optional

Equipment

  • Medium bowl
  • Small bowl
  • Whisk
  • Grill or grill pan
  • Skillet (optional)
  • Microwave (optional)
  • Oven (optional)

Method
 

Marinate the Chicken
  1. Pat the chicken dry, then combine olive oil, chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
  2. Add chicken to the mixture, toss to coat, and marinate for at least 15 minutes or up to 2 hours in the refrigerator.
Make the Chipotle Ranch Sauce
  1. Whisk together mayonnaise, buttermilk, cilantro, minced chipotle peppers, adobo sauce, dill, onion powder, garlic powder, lime juice, and a pinch of salt until smooth.
  2. Taste and adjust seasoning or chipotle level as desired.
Grill the Chicken
  1. Preheat your grill or grill pan to medium-high heat.
  2. Grill chicken for 5-7 minutes per side, until cooked through (165°F/74°C internal temperature), then let it rest before slicing or dicing.
Warm the Tortillas
  1. Warm tortillas in a dry skillet for 20 seconds per side, or in the microwave for 15-20 seconds, or wrapped in foil in the oven to make them pliable.
Assemble the Burritos
  1. Lay a warm tortilla flat, spread chipotle ranch sauce down the center, and layer with rice, black beans, grilled chicken, shredded cheese, and corn.
  2. Optionally, add lettuce and avocado.
Fold the Burrito
  1. Fold in the tortilla sides, then tightly roll it from the bottom up, tucking fillings as you go to create a compact burrito.
Serve
  1. Enjoy your burritos immediately.

Notes

For an extra kick, add more chipotle peppers to the ranch sauce. You can prepare the chicken and sauce ahead of time for quicker assembly.