Ingredients
Chicken Marinade
- 2 boneless (skinless) chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 1 tablespoon chipotle chili powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
Burrito Filling
- 4 large flour tortillas
- 1 cup cooked white or brown rice
- 1 cup black beans (drained and rinsed)
- 1 cup shredded cheddar or Monterey Jack cheese
- 1 cup shredded lettuce
- 1/2 cup diced tomatoes
- 1/2 cup corn kernels (optional)
- 1/4 cup chopped cilantro (optional)
- 1/2 cup chipotle ranch dressing
Instructions
- Marinate the Chicken: In a bowl, whisk together olive oil, lime juice, chipotle chili powder, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, cumin, salt, and pepper. Coat the chicken breasts evenly with this marinade. Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 20 minutes or up to 2 hours to let the flavors infuse.
- Grill the Chicken: Preheat your grill or a grill pan over medium-high heat. Place the marinated chicken breasts on the grill and cook for 6-8 minutes per side, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C). Once grilled, remove the chicken from heat and let it rest for 5 minutes before slicing into strips. This step ensures juicy, flavorful chicken.
- Prepare the Burrito Fillings: Warm the tortillas in a dry skillet or microwave until they are soft and pliable. If the cooked rice and black beans are not warm, heat them gently on the stove or microwave.
- Assemble the Burritos: Lay each warmed tortilla flat on a clean surface. Spread 1 to 2 tablespoons of chipotle ranch dressing in the center of each tortilla. Layer with rice, black beans, grilled chicken strips, shredded cheese, lettuce, diced tomatoes, and corn if using. Sprinkle chopped cilantro on top for an extra burst of freshness.
- Wrap and Serve: Fold the sides of the tortilla inward, then roll the tortilla tightly from the bottom up to enclose the filling securely, forming a burrito. Serve immediately and enjoy this delicious, spicy grilled chicken burrito.
Notes
- For added flavor, marinate the chicken overnight.
- Use brown rice for a healthier whole grain option.
- To keep burritos warm, wrap them in foil after assembling.
- Substitute chipotle ranch with regular ranch or a spicy mayo for variation.
- Make it vegetarian by replacing chicken with grilled vegetables or tofu.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican-American
- Diet: Halal
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 burrito
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
