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Chipotle Dipping Sauce | Whole 30, Dairy Free

April 2, 2019 by Hayley 14 Comments

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Very few meals cannot be improved with a good sauce. And this sauce isn’t good, it’s incredible! There is no way you can go wrong with a creamy, spicy, chipotle flavor bomb. Plus it’s so easy to whip together you can do it while dinner is in the oven. 

Chipotle dipping sauce in a glass jar with a spoon and lime wedges.

I discovered this sauce while doing a round of Whole 30. Basically, you are required to have a plate that is 1/3 protein, 2/3 vegetables and an additional fat at every meal. Which is tough if that’s not something that you are used to! We’ve never been big on avocados in my house because they always seem to be not ready or too ripe. It’s nearly impossible to get them at the magically sweet spot. So we were looking for another way to add healthy fats to our meal. 

In comes this incredible chipotle dipping sauce. I love through chipotle peppers into anything because I can’t get enough of their smokey, spicy flavor. Did you know they are just jalapeno peppers that have been dried and smoked? It totally blew my mind when I found that out! So if you can handle the heat of a jalapeno, then you will definitely love chipotle peppers. I tossed one in a blender with some homemade mayo and some other ingredients that sounded like they would go together well and the sauce of my dreams were born.

Where to find chipotle peppers:

Chipotle peppers are usually sold in cans packed in adobo sauce. You can find them in the Hispanic section of any grocery store, usually where ever the salsa and taco shells are kept. A tiny can will go a long way so don’t think you need to get a big jar! If you can’t find chipotle peppers in adobo sauce I have also used chipotle salsa with similar success.

How to store chipotle peppers:

Unless you have a crazy tolerance to spice you will probably have some chipotle peppers and sauce leftover after you make this recipe. Fortunately, they freeze very well so you don’t have to waste a whole can with each batch. If you have space, I would recommend laying out a dollop of pepper and adobo sauce on a sheet pan and freezing it. Once frozen you can toss them into a ziploc bag and pull out the amount you need to defrost each time. 

Or you can be like me and shove them into those little tiny tupperware containers that you never know what to do with and chip one out with a hot spoon every time you need it. I won’t judge you if you won’t judge me! 

Recipes to use chipotle dipping sauce with:

  • Southwest Skillet with Chipotle Sauce
  • Smokey Sloppy Joe Baked Potatoes
  • Crockpot Carnitas (in place of the chimichurri)
  • Over fried rice, broccoli, potatoes, literally anything!
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Chipotle dipping sauce in a glass jar with a spoon and lime wedges.

Chipotle Dipping Sauce

Creamy, smokey, and a little bit spicy this sauce is the perfect addition to just about anything!

Course Condiment
Cuisine American
Keyword chipotle, sauce
Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings 16 Tablespoons
Calories 67 kcal
Author Hayley

Ingredients

  • 1 Cup Mayo Homemade or Store Bought
  • 1 Tbsp Lime Juice
  • 1/2 Tbsp Chipotle Peppers in Adobo Sauce
  • 1/2 Tsp Cumin
  • 1/4 Tsp Garlic Powder
  • 1/4 Tsp Salt

Instructions

  1. Add all ingredients to a blender and pulse until mixed. If thinner texture is desired add water 1/2 tbsp at a time until it is the desired consistency.

  2. Store in an air tight container in fridge for up to one week.

Recipe Notes

If completing a Whole 30 and store bought mayo is not an option, I highly recommend this recipe for homemade mayo!

Add an additional 1/2 Tbsp of chipotle pepper to up the heat in this sauce if desired.

 

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Comments

  1. Alexandra @ It's Not Complicated Recipes

    April 2, 2019 at 11:02 pm

    5 stars
    This sounds so good! I love the delicious flavour of chipotle! I cannot wait to try this sauce – it will be used with so many things, of that I am sure.

    Reply
    • Hayley

      April 3, 2019 at 9:05 am

      I love chipotle too!

      Reply
  2. Natalie

    April 2, 2019 at 11:20 pm

    5 stars


    This sauce looks and sounds so delicious! Perfect for any salad!

    Reply
    • Hayley

      April 3, 2019 at 9:05 am

      Yes! It’s a great creamy dressing.

      Reply
  3. Michelle

    April 3, 2019 at 2:40 am

    5 stars


    This is my kind of dipping sauce! Love how easy this is to make too!

    Reply
    • Hayley

      April 3, 2019 at 9:05 am

      It’s crazy simple!

      Reply
  4. Amy | The Cook Report

    April 3, 2019 at 4:19 am

    5 stars


    This looks like just my kind of sauce, simple and spicy!

    Reply
    • Hayley

      April 3, 2019 at 9:06 am

      Glad you like it Amy!

      Reply
  5. Sylvie

    April 3, 2019 at 4:33 am

    5 stars


    I just wanna sit down with lots of freshly chopped veggies and dip them in this sauce – sound ssooo yummy as a dip or as a dressing!

    Reply
    • Hayley

      April 3, 2019 at 9:06 am

      Do it! That what this sauce was made for!

      Reply
  6. Corina Blum

    April 3, 2019 at 4:55 am

    5 stars


    This sounds so good! I love mayo but making it deliciously spicy with the chipotle peppers must make it even better. I have to make this!

    Reply
    • Hayley

      April 3, 2019 at 9:06 am

      I hope you love it Corina!

      Reply
  7. Jennifer

    June 26, 2019 at 8:46 am

    Can I ask what brand or where you find compliant chipotles in adobo sauce ? Many I see have sugar 🙁

    Reply
    • Hayley

      July 12, 2019 at 9:50 am

      Hmm. I get mine at a local Hispanic grocery store in town and it doesn’t look like I can find it available online. In a pinch you can use chipotle chili powder which is pretty widely available. I would substitute 1/2 tsp of powder in this recipe.

      Reply

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