Chipotle Ranch Grilled Chicken Burrito
This Chipotle Ranch Grilled Chicken Burrito combines smoky grilled chicken with a creamy chipotle ranch sauce wrapped in a warm tortilla, delivering a flavorful and satisfying meal perfect for lunch or dinner.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Grilled
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large flour tortillas
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp chipotle chili powder
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tbsp sour cream
- 1 tbsp lime juice
- 1 tsp chopped fresh cilantro
- 1/2 tsp chipotle hot sauce
- 1 cup shredded lettuce
- 1/2 cup diced tomatoes
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup diced red onion
- Optional: sliced avocado or guacamole
Instructions
- Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
- In a small bowl, combine olive oil, chipotle chili powder, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Brush the chicken breasts with the spice mixture ensuring even coverage.
- Grill the chicken for 6-8 minutes per side or until fully cooked and juices run clear.
- While the chicken cooks, prepare the chipotle ranch sauce by mixing mayonnaise, sour cream, lime juice, cilantro, and chipotle hot sauce in a bowl. Adjust seasoning to taste.
- Remove the grilled chicken from the grill and let it rest for 5 minutes before slicing into strips.
- Warm tortillas on the grill for 30 seconds each side until pliable.
- Assemble the burritos by spreading chipotle ranch sauce over each tortilla.
- Layer with grilled chicken strips, shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, red onion, shredded cheddar cheese, and avocado or guacamole if desired.
- Roll up the tortillas tightly, folding in the sides to enclose the filling.
- Serve immediately and enjoy your flavorful chipotle ranch grilled chicken burrito.
Notes
For extra smoky flavor, marinate the chicken in the chipotle spice mix for 1 hour before grilling. Serve with a side of cilantro-lime rice or black beans for a complete meal.