15 Spicy Recipes That Highlight the Chipotle Pepper

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If you think Chipotle is only a restaurant, think again! This hot and spicy pepper is a beloved spice that proves it with every bite.

Kick the heat up a notch and savor every flavor with these recipes.

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Chipotle Bacon

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Photo Credit: Binky’s Culinary Carnival.

This chipotle bacon is sweet yet spicy, the perfect accompaniment to so many dishes or just for a delicious breakfast. A bit spicy from the chipotle peppers and bit fruity from dehydrated raspberry powder, it goes exceptionally well with eggs and other meats.

Get the Recipe: Chipotle Bacon.

Chili Bar

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Photo Credit: Binky’s Culinary Carnival

Spice up your next gathering with the ultimate comfort food station: a DIY chili bar. This fun and interactive party experience allows guests to customize their favorite bowl of hearty chili with various delicious toppings and sides.

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Chipotle Lime Aioli

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Photo Credit: Binkyโ€™s Culinary Carnival.

Chipotle Aioli is a versatile condiment with a hint of smokiness and heat from the Chipotle. It is effortless and takes about 5 minutes! Serve it with sandwiches, burgers, chicken tenders, spicy crab cakes, or seafood tacos. It is a delicious condiment for all of them.

Get the Recipe:  Chipotle Lime Aioli.

Chipotle Peppers

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Making your own chipotle peppers with the jalapenos in your garden is easy! They are smoked and dried and indispensable in many Mexican dishes! Did you know chipotles are not a type of pepper you can grow or buy fresh?

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Smoky Chipotle Turkey Burgers On The Grill

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These Smoky Chipotle Turkey Burgers on the Grill are easy, moist, and delicious! Have you ever tried to make turkey burgers on the grill, only to be disappointed because they are dry?

Get the Recipe: Smoky Chipotle Turkey Burgers.

Chili for a Crowd

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Photo Credit: Binky’s Culinary Carnival.

This beef and chorizo chili is the ultimate comfort food, perfect for feeding a large group! Its hearty mix of rich beef and spicy chorizo, simmered together with a blend of tomatoes and beans, creates a robust flavor that’s ideal for chilly autumn days.

Get the recipe: Chili for a Crowd

Smoky Chipotle Salsa

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Photo Credit: Binky’s Culinary Carnival.

This chipotle salsa is smoky and spicy with a hint of sweetness. It’s perfect for adding a kick to your tacos and burritos or even as a dip for chips. It’s a quick way to bring a burst of excitement to any meal.

Get the Recipe: Smoky Chipotle Salsa.

Slow Cooker Spicy Chipotle Chicken Chili

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This Slow Cooker Spicy Chipotle Chicken Chili is loaded with chicken, fresh peppers, tomatoes, spices, beans, and the wonderful, smoky, spicy flavors from chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, this chicken chili is bursting with flavor!

Get The Recipe: Slow Cooker Spicy Chipotle Chicken Chili.

Vegan Chipotle Mayo

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This easy vegan chipotle mayo recipe is precisely what you need to kick up the flavor of your favorite Mexican-inspired dishes! This one-bowl recipe uses five easy-to-find ingredients and requires absolutely no cooking.

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Spicy Chipotle Kabocha Dip

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This Spicy Chipotle Kabocha Dip is a flavorful twist on everyoneโ€™s favorite squash, blending the natural sweetness of kabocha with a kick of smoky chipotle heat. The combination makes this dip irresistible and serving it adds an appealing touch thatโ€™s perfect for any gathering.

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Honey Chipotle Salmon

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This honey chipotle salmon recipe is one of our go-to weeknight meals. Made with only 6 simple ingredients, todayโ€™s recipe has the perfect balance of sweet-savory-spicy thanks to the smoky and sweet honey chipotle sauce brushed onto the salmon fillets.

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Knife And Fork Grilled Cheese

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Photo Credit: Garlic and Zest.

This simple, flavorful sandwich comes together in about 15 minutes, and I have to be honest, as good as it is for dinner. It would probably be even better the morning after a particularly โ€œraucousโ€ night.

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Spicy Chipotle Crockpot Chicken

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This chipotle chicken dish is a family favorite in my house, and I make a big batch we can eat throughout the week. It tastes even better the next day as the shredded chicken soaks up the sauce!

Get the Recipe: Spicy Chipotle Crockpot Chicken.

Chipotle Chicken Tinga Tacos

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Photo credit: Modern Honey.

This is a 15-minute chipotle chicken recipe.  You donโ€™t get much easier than this for a quick and easy dinner! These chipotle chicken tacos are made with diced tomatoes with green chilies, chipotle chilies in adobo sauce, and Mexican spices sauteed with tender chicken.

Get the Recipe: Chipotle Chicken Tinga Tacos.

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