Greek Yogurt Chipotle Sauce Recipe

This creamy smoky Greek Yogurt Chipotle Sauce Recipe is made with plain yogurt, adobo sauce, and fresh lime, and ready in 5 minutes. The flavors blend perfectly when the sharp citrus hits the deep roasted peppers. I love keeping a batch in my fridge for weeknight tacos.

Why This Classic Works

I used to buy store-bought spicy mayo that was loaded with heavy oils. Making this sauce at home taught me that Greek yogurt provides the exact same rich texture with a lighter finish.

The real surprise was how much the resting time matters for the flavor. I learned that letting it sit for just ten minutes tames the raw garlic bite.

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Greek Yogurt Chipotle Sauce Recipe Ingredients

• 1 cup plain whole milk Greek yogurt
• 2 canned chipotle peppers in adobo sauce
• 1 tablespoon adobo sauce (from the can)
• 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
• 1 medium garlic clove, peeled
• 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt

How To Make Greek Yogurt Chipotle Sauce Recipe

1. Measure the base: Add the Greek yogurt, chipotle peppers, and adobo sauce into a food processor or small blender.
2. Add the aromatics: Squeeze in the fresh lime juice, drop in the garlic clove, and sprinkle with kosher salt.
3. Blend until smooth: Process the mixture on high speed for about 30 seconds until no large pepper chunks remain.
4. Rest the sauce: Transfer the mixture to a bowl and refrigerate for 10 minutes before serving.

Recipe Tips

• Control the heat: Use only one pepper if you prefer a milder flavor, or add three for a serious kick.
• Use whole milk yogurt: Non-fat yogurt can make the sauce too thin and overly acidic.
• Scrape the bowl: Pause halfway through blending to push down any garlic pieces stuck to the sides.

What To Serve With Greek Yogurt Chipotle Sauce

This sauce pairs perfectly with fish tacos or grilled chicken breast. It also works brilliantly as a healthy dipping sauce for sweet potato fries.

How To Store

Keep the sauce in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days. Do not freeze this sauce, as the yogurt will separate and become grainy when thawed.

FAQs

Can I use regular yogurt instead of Greek?

Regular yogurt is much thinner. If you use it, the sauce will have a runny consistency.

What can I substitute for fresh garlic?

You can use a quarter teaspoon of garlic powder if you do not have fresh cloves.

Is this sauce very spicy?

It has a moderate heat level. The yogurt helps cool down the spicy peppers significantly.

Nutrition

• Calories: 25 kcal
• Total Fat: 1g
• Saturated Fat: 0.5g
• Cholesterol: 4mg
• Sodium: 95mg
• Total Carbohydrate: 2g
• Protein: 2g