Grilled Chipotle Ranch Chicken (Printable Version)

Smoky chipotle chicken paired with crisp lettuce, tomato, and creamy chipotle ranch in a warm tortilla wrap.

# Everything You’ll Need:

→ Marinade

01 - 2 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts (1 to 1 1/4 pounds)
02 - 2 tbsp olive oil
03 - 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lime juice
04 - 1 tbsp chipotle chili powder
05 - 1 tsp smoked paprika
06 - 1 tsp garlic powder
07 - 1 tsp onion powder
08 - 1 tsp ground cumin
09 - Salt and black pepper to taste

→ Assembly

10 - 4 large flour tortillas, warmed
11 - 1 cup shredded lettuce, rinsed and dried
12 - 1 medium tomato, diced (about 1 cup)
13 - 1/2 cup red onion, diced
14 - 1 jalapeño or green pepper, diced, optional, seeded for mild heat
15 - 1/2 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
16 - 1 cup chipotle ranch dressing, homemade or store-bought

# Steps to Cook:

01 - In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together olive oil, lime juice, chipotle chili powder, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, cumin, salt, and black pepper. Add chicken breasts and coat thoroughly with the marinade.
02 - Cover the bowl and refrigerate the chicken for at least 20 minutes, up to 2 hours for enhanced flavor.
03 - Preheat grill or grill pan to medium-high heat. Grill chicken breasts 6 to 8 minutes per side, or until internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
04 - Allow the grilled chicken to rest for 5 minutes before slicing into strips.
05 - While chicken rests, dice tomato, red onion, and jalapeño (if using). Chop cilantro and shred rinsed lettuce into bite-sized pieces.
06 - Place each tortilla on the hot grill or grill pan for about 30 seconds per side until soft and lightly charred to increase pliability.
07 - Lay a warm tortilla flat. Arrange a layer of shredded lettuce, followed by grilled chicken strips, diced tomato, red onion, jalapeño, and chopped cilantro. Drizzle generously with chipotle ranch dressing.
08 - Fold the sides of the tortilla inward, then roll tightly from bottom to top to form a burrito. Serve immediately, optionally cut in half, with extra chipotle ranch on the side.

# Extra Suggestions:

01 - For best freshness, store components separately and assemble burritos just before serving. Wrapped burritos can be refrigerated up to 2 days.

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