Chipotle Ranch Chicken Burrito

Chipotle Ranch Chicken Burrito

Yield: 4 servings From Episode 57

Smoky grilled chicken wrapped with rice, beans, and a chipotle-ranch drizzle—weeknight burrito energy.

Chicken

  • 1 lb chicken
  • 2 tablespoons chipotle in adobo, minced
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice
  • 1 to 2 tablespoons oil
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • Salt and pepper, to taste

Chipotle Ranch & Assembly

  • 1/2 cup ranch dressing
  • 1 tablespoon chipotle in adobo
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice
  • 4 large tortillas
  • 1 cup cooked rice
  • 1/2 to 1 cup beans
  • Shredded cheese, lettuce, and tomato, for filling

Steps

  1. Marinate the chicken with chipotle, lime, oil, garlic powder, cumin, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper for 20 to 30 minutes.
  2. Grill until the chicken reaches 165°F; rest, then slice.
  3. Stir the ranch with chipotle and lemon juice. Warm the tortillas and fill with rice, beans, chicken, cheese, lettuce, tomato, and sauce.
  4. Wrap tightly; optionally sear seam-side down in a hot skillet to seal.