Chipotle Garlic Butter Recipe

Elevate your grilling game with this fiery Chipotle Garlic Butter! Perfect for melting over BBQ grilled steak, chicken, fish, or your favorite vegetables. The smoky chipotle peppers and rich garlic create an unforgettable flavor explosion. Easily adjust the spice level to your liking by adding more chipotles! This recipe is quick, easy, and guaranteed to impress.

Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 10 mins
Calories 102.8 kcal
Protein 0g
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Adapted from Food.com, then tested & standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Chipotle Garlic Butter

  • 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
  • Chipotle Chiles In Adobo
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced

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How to Make Chipotle Garlic Butter

  1. Combine 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened, 2 cloves garlic, minced, 1-2 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, finely minced (adjust to your spice preference), 1 tablespoon adobo sauce, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/8 teaspoon black pepper in a food processor or blender.
  2. Process until completely smooth and creamy, scraping down the sides as needed.
  3. Transfer the chipotle garlic butter to a covered container and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld. This will also firm it up for easier spreading.
  4. Once chilled, generously spread the butter over your favorite grilled meats, poultry, or vegetables. Enjoy!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

3 g

Sugar

0g

Fat

36g

Carbs

0g

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Chipotle Garlic Butter?

Chipotle Garlic Butter takes about 15 minutes from start to finish — roughly 5 minutes to prepare and 10 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Chipotle Garlic Butter?

Chipotle Garlic Butter has approximately 102.8 calories per serving, with about 0 g protein, 0 g carbohydrates and 17 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Chipotle Garlic Butter?

The key ingredients for Chipotle Garlic Butter are Butter, Chipotle Chiles In Adobo, Garlic. See the full list with measurements above.

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