How to Use chipotle in a Sentence

chipotle

noun
  • In a large bowl, whisk the sour cream, chipotle, lime rind and juice, and salt.
    BostonGlobe.com, 26 Oct. 2021
  • The chipotle mayo added a spicy kick and layer of flavor to the steak.
    Chuck Blount, ExpressNews.com, 22 Jan. 2021
  • Add the garlic, chipotle in adobo, cumin, oregano, and salt.
    The View, ABC News, 27 Sep. 2023
  • The onion rings are served with small ramekins of ketchup, chipotle mayo and garlic aioli.
    Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 3 July 2023
  • Orange juice and sugar tame the heat of the chipotles with just the right amount of tang and sweetness.
    cleveland, 14 Aug. 2023
  • Tomatoes and chipotle chiles give this hearty plate of fideo a tart and smoky taste.
    Paul Stephen, San Antonio Express-News, 15 Sep. 2021
  • The hint of sweetness from the soda balances the smoky kick of the chipotle peppers.
    Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 June 2023
  • Corn and Black Bean Falafel: Served with chipotle yogurt and cilantro.
    Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 Mar. 2024
  • The dressed-up filling in this wrap is both crunchy and creamy with just a dash of chipotle pepper to lend a kick.
    Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Dec. 2023
  • Chiles spice up these burgers three ways: grilled and placed atop the patty, in the pepper jack cheese, and in the chipotle mayo.
    Magdalena O'Neal, Sunset Magazine, 29 Dec. 2020
  • Remove the hydrated chiles and chipotle and place in a blender.
    SFChronicle.com, 18 Sep. 2020
  • Place the ancho and chipotle chiles in a blender, along with 1⁄2 cup of their cooking liquid.
    Janelle Bitker, Tanay Warerkar, San Francisco Chronicle, 30 Nov. 2021
  • Serving up the smoky flavor of chipotle... with a massive side of heat.
    Amber Love Bond, Forbes, 25 Apr. 2022
  • Place pork chunks in crock and season all over with salt and chipotle powder.
    ABC News, 10 Feb. 2023
  • The cheeseburger comes on a jalapeño cheddar bun and sports a spicy chipotle sauce.
    Mike Snider, USA TODAY, 31 Aug. 2023
  • The fried and drained crispers are placed in a bowl and, once all your chicken pieces are done, add the chipotle-honey sauce to the bowl and stir to combine.
    Grateful, USA TODAY, 3 Aug. 2022
  • In small bowl, stir together ketchup, chipotle in adobo, and adobo.
    Tina Martinez, Good Housekeeping, 16 June 2023
  • But currant and cherry would also work well, as would jams with the smoky notes of chipotle chile.
    Chuck Blount, San Antonio Express-News, 14 Sep. 2021
  • Unused sauce, along with the chipotle peppers can be stored in the freezer for later use.
    Darlene Zimmerman, Detroit Free Press, 20 June 2021
  • The fries come drizzled with sour cream and chives, hickory ranch or chipotle mayo sauce.
    Endia Fontanez, The Arizona Republic, 3 Aug. 2023
  • Add 1/3 cup finely grated sharp cheddar cheese, and maybe a pinch of smoky chipotle spice, to the batter and bake as above.
    Beth Segal, cleveland, 17 Mar. 2021
  • Mix it up with ranch dressing or even a creamy chipotle dressing for a little spice.
    Kate Merker, Good Housekeeping, 1 Mar. 2021
  • The ingredient list here calls for one chipotle, but spice lovers may need to throw in a bit extra.
    BostonGlobe.com, 26 Oct. 2021
  • Purée mayonnaise and chipotle chilis in a blender until smooth, then set aside.
    Nina Ruggiero, Travel + Leisure, 9 Nov. 2021
  • Ketchup is a standard, but potatoes love a spiced-up chipotle ranch dip or garlic aioli, too.
    Casey Barber, CNN, 25 Mar. 2022
  • Serve in the skillet, family-style, squeezing the charred lime over the chicken, with the remaining chipotle mayo on the side.
    Washington Post, 30 Apr. 2021
  • The outlaw cheesesteak on the other hand has a smoky edge with Baja chipotle sauce and pepper jack cheese.
    Antonia Debianchi, PEOPLE.com, 5 July 2022
  • The lobster was chunked small rather than being in big fat pieces, but the texture was nice and crispy and the chipotle sauce gave it a spicy-creamy flavor.
    Andi Berlin, The Arizona Republic, 27 Sep. 2022
  • The chipotle bestows a deep, smokiness to the vegetables and beans.
    Julie Giuffrida, Los Angeles Times, 22 Oct. 2023
  • This take on the corn dog is a chipotle sausage hand-dipped in corn batter, smothered in cheese sauce, and sprinkled with Hot Cheetos dust.
    Eduardo Gonzalez, Los Angeles Times, 16 May 2023

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