Description

This Chipotle Ranch Grilled Chicken recipe infuses juicy, tender chicken with bold smoky heat and creamy ranch tang. It’s perfect for quick weeknight dinners, backyard BBQs, and flavor-packed meal prep!

Ingredients

Scale

4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
2 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, minced (plus 1 tablespoon adobo sauce)
½ cup ranch dressing (homemade or quality store-bought)
1 tablespoon olive oil
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon black pepper
Optional: 1 teaspoon honey or brown sugar (for sweet heat variation)

Instructions

In a small bowl, combine ranch dressing, minced chipotle peppers, adobo sauce, olive oil, salt, and pepper. Whisk until smooth and taste for spice level.
Place chicken in a zip-top bag or shallow dish and pour marinade over it. Massage to coat evenly. Marinate in refrigerator for at least 2 hours, up to 24 hours.
Preheat grill to medium-high heat. Oil grates to prevent sticking.
Sear chicken for 2–3 minutes per side, then move to indirect heat and grill until internal temperature reaches 165°F, about 6–8 minutes per side for boneless pieces.
Remove from grill and let rest 5–10 minutes before slicing. Serve with your favorite sides or over salad, rice, or in wraps.

Notes

For a milder version, remove seeds from chipotles or reduce to one pepper. This recipe also works well with pork tenderloin or portobello mushrooms. Leftovers are great for salads, wraps, or sandwiches.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 16 minutes
Category: Main Course
Method: Grilled
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 grilled chicken breast
Calories: 290
Sugar: 2g
Sodium: 470mg
Fat: 16g
Saturated Fat: 3g
Unsaturated Fat: 11g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 4g
Fiber: 0g
Protein: 30g
Cholesterol: 85mg

Keywords: chipotle ranch chicken, grilled chicken, smoky chicken, easy dinner, summer grilling