Grilled chipotle ranch chicken (ready in 15 minutes!}

I wanted to take a break from the usual grilled chicken breast to make a bolder version that could be used with my favorite Mexican recipes. So I turned on the barbecue and created this grilled chipotle ranch chicken as a smoky, spicy solution to my grilled chicken dilemma.

The kids hid theirs in the extra marinade I left aside, my husband stuffed him into the tortillas and I cut me into salads. Everyone is happy and it is now a weekly staple! Smoked potato chips with rich ranch and creamy yogurt are a game made in heaven, whether you use the grill on the grill or cool from the fridge.

Before you begin

Here is everything you need to know before you start using this recipe:

• Easy on chipotle: Chili peppers can be spicy. If you are sensitive to heat, start with half pepper or just one tablespoon of Adobo sauce. Once mixed, you can always add more.
• Using chicken steak: Slice the chicken breasts into thin slices to help them cook evenly and quickly on the grill without drying.
• Pickle in advance: This chicken tastes even better when marinated for at least 4 hours. Overnight is the maximum flavor.
• Don’t skip the sauce: Marinate with only half of the sauce and save the other half for serving. This will keep the sauce fresh and safe.

What is Chipotle?

The chili flavor comes from smoked jalapeno. It’s dirt, smoky, a little spicy, not overwhelming, but bold enough to stand out. Chili peppers are often served in a rich tomato sauce called Adobo, which adds extra depth and heat. You will find Chipotle peppers in small jars of Adobo sauce in the Hispanic or International Food section of most grocery stores. They are super universal. There is only one pepper (even a tablespoon of sauce) that adds a lot of flavor to marinades, seasonings, and dips.

How to Make Chipotle Ranch Roasted Chicken

Here is a quick analysis of how to make this recipe:

1. Making sauce

Mix yogurt, Chipotle, ranch seasoning and vinegar until smooth. Taste and adjust the calories.

2. Marinated chicken

Pour half of the sauce over the chicken and marinate in the refrigerator. Save the rest for service.

Expert tips: Marinate for at least an hour, but longer time is better for a deeper flavor. Also, if your chicken breasts are super thick, make sure to smash them to an even thickness before marinating.

3. Grilled chicken

Cook the chicken on a grill or baking sheet until golden and cooked.

No grill? no problem: Use a cast iron skillet or grill indoors to achieve the same burning effect. You can also fry the chicken in a single layer in 375ºF form for about 10–12 minutes and then flip halfway.

Changes, techniques and replacements

Here are a few ways to change this recipe to better suit your needs:

• Dairy Exchange: If there is no Greek yogurt, sub-sour cream or regular plain yogurt.
• Homemade ranch seasoning: Instead of store-bought ranch seasonings, homemade with 6 simple ingredients!

How to provide Chipotle Ranch Roasted Chicken

Here are some of our favorite recipes for roast chicken:

• bowl: Slice the chicken and place it on a cereal bed with your favorite toppings and make a Chipotle Ranch chicken bowl!
• salad: Sprinkle the chicken with your favorite toppings onto a bed of green vegetables.
• Tacos: Grab some warm corn or flour tortillas, black beans, avocado sauce, cherry tomatoes, and stack smoked spicy chicken tacos in the chicken!
• Burritos: Pile the chicken into burritos Mexican ricesour cream, cherry tomato or red salsa, chopped lettuce, some extra pepper marinated, black corn and anything else you like!
• As main course: Put it with Mexican rice and Avocado cucumber salsa Or creamy coleslaw.

Storage and heating

Here’s how to store, reheat and prepare chicken in advance:

• Shop: Leftovers in sealed containers in the refrigerator will last up to 4 days, or in the freezer for up to 3 months. The marinade will last in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.
• Reheat: Warm gently in a frying pan over a 30-second burst on low heat or microwave. If frozen, thaw the chicken overnight before reheating.
• in advance: Marinate the chicken 24 hours in advance and store the sauce separately.
• The remaining thoughts: Cut the tacos or wrap slices into thin slices, or cut into dishes with vegetables and green chicken salad!