Chipotle Honey Vinaigrette is a flavorful dressing that combines smoky chipotle peppers in adobo sauce with the sweetness of honey and the tanginess of red wine vinegar. Use it to dress salads, drizzle over roasted vegetables, or use it as a marinade for grilled meats like chicken or steak. And, you should you this into the super viral Chipotle Cream Vinaigrette for Steak Quesadillas, too!
Ingredients & Substitutions
Red Wine Vinegar: Red wine vinegar provides the tangy base for the vinaigrette and adds a depth of flavor.
Chipotles in Adobo Sauce: These sauced peppers give the vinaigrette a smoky and slightly spicy taste. You can find cans of peppers in the Latin foods section at your local grocery store.
Honey: Honey adds a touch of sweetness to balance the heat from the chipotles and the acidity from the vinegar.
Oregano: Dried oregano gives the vinaigrette a savory and earthy note. If using fresh oregano, you will need 3/4 teaspoon to a full teaspoon. It may change the flavor profile a bit, but it will still be delicious!
Vegetable Oil: The vegetable oil serves as the base and helps to emulsify the other ingredients, creating a smooth and cohesive dressing. Be sure to add the oil slowly and gradually. If you add the oil too fast, the liquids will not emulsify (combine).
How To Use Chipotle Honey Vinaigrette
Besides your copycat Chipotle recipes like chicken and tacos, this vinaigrette can be used in a variety of ways. Here are a few ideas:
- Use it as a salad dressing over your favorite bed of greens.
- Pour it over bowls of rice, quinoa, or other grains for a burst of flavor.
- Marinate chicken, beef, or shrimp in the chipotle honey vinaigrette before cooking or grilling. Allow the protein to sit in the marinade for at least 30 minutes.
- Spread vinaigrette on your sandwich bread or a wrap for a zesty condiment.
- Add it to your vegetable tray for a dipping sauce.
How To Store Honey Vinaigrette
Chipotle Honey Vinaigrette should be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator. It will last up to 5 days. Give it a good shake or stir before using.
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Chipotle Honey Vinaigrette
Ingredients
- ¼ cup (60 g) red wine vinegar
- ¼ cup water
- 3 tablespoons chipotles in adobo, about 1-2 peppers with sauce
- 2 ½ tablespoons honey
- ½ tablespoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon dried oregano
- ½ cup (109 g) vegetable oil
Instructions
- To the bowl of a blender, add red wine vinegar, water, chipotles in adobo sauce, honey, salt, pepper, and oregano. Blend until combined.
- With the blender on low, slowly drizzle in oil until the mixture emulsifies and comes together. Pour into a container with a lid and chill.
- Store the vinaigrette in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
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What the Test Kitchen had to say about this recipe:
Autumn
Smoky, sweet, and spicy, all in one little flavor-packed sauce! This would be great as a dip or even on a salad!
Elizabeth
I really loved this vinaigrette, even though I had never ordered it from Chipotle! It has the perfect blend of sweet and smoky, and it seems so versatile. I want to add some to a chicken wrap for some added zing!
Annabelle
This vinaigrette is perfectly smoky and packs just the right amount of heat. Great for tacos or quesadillas!
Bella
I had no idea Chipotle had a vinaigrette, but now I get why! Its smoky, and has a tangy kick to it. This dressing is perfect since it goes with a lot of different meats, as a dip, and is even great in a salad!
Selena
I adore the smoky flavor in this vinaigrette from the chipotles in adobo! It's delicious for tacos but I would also eat this on a salad!
Rachael
I already love this vinaigrette at Chipotle, and this was a delicious copycat recipe. The honey, chipotle, and vinegar really make for a delightful vinaigrette that would be fantastic on many things!
