Easy Chipotle Ranch Grilled Chicken (Printable Version)
# What You'll Need:
→ Chicken Marinade
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600 g boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
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30 ml olive oil
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2 cloves fresh garlic, minced
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30 ml fresh lime juice
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7 g chipotle chili powder or 15 g adobo sauce
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3 g smoked paprika
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2 g ground cumin
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3 g salt
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2 g freshly ground black pepper
→ Chipotle Ranch Sauce
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120 ml ranch dressing
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15 g chipotle peppers in adobo sauce
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10 ml fresh lime juice
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1 g garlic powder
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1 g salt, or to taste
→ Burrito Filling
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Prepared grilled chicken, sliced
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120 g fresh tomatoes, chopped
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60 g red onion, diced
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20 g fresh cilantro leaves
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20 g jalapeño slices or chopped green chili (optional)
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40 g lettuce or spinach leaves (optional)
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80 g shredded cheese (cheddar, Monterey Jack, or Mexican blend)
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1 medium avocado, sliced, or 60 g guacamole
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200 g cooked rice (white, brown, or cilantro-lime rice)
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4 large flour tortillas (ca. 30 cm diameter)
# Preparation Steps:
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In a bowl, whisk together olive oil, lime juice, minced garlic, chipotle powder or adobo sauce, smoked paprika, cumin, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
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Coat chicken thoroughly with the marinade. Cover and refrigerate for a minimum of 30 minutes, or preferably overnight to intensify flavor.
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Heat a grill or grill pan over medium-high heat. Grill chicken for 5–7 minutes per side, until golden with char marks and the internal temperature reaches 74°C. Rest for 5 minutes, then slice thinly.
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In a blender, combine ranch dressing, chipotle peppers, lime juice, garlic powder, and salt. Blend until fully smooth and creamy. Adjust salt or spice to taste.
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Heat tortillas briefly in a dry skillet over medium heat or microwave for 20 seconds until pliable.
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On each tortilla, layer cooked rice, sliced grilled chicken, tomatoes, onion, cilantro, cheese, lettuce, avocado or guacamole, and drizzle generously with chipotle ranch sauce. Fold in edges and roll tightly. Serve warm.
# Additional Tips:
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For best flavor, marinate chicken overnight if possible.
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Warming tortillas prevents cracking during rolling.
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Adjust the amount of chipotle to preferred spice levels.