Chipotle Guacamole

This copycat Chipotle Guacamole recipe is a cheap and easy way to get that delicious burst of flavor you can find at your favorite fast food Mexican place without leaving the comfort of home.

Why You’re Going To Love This Dip

Fast. Ready in under 30 minutes for a quick snack or appetizer .
Easy. Who doesn’t love a tasty no cook recipe ?
Low Carb. Only net carbs per serving.
Gluten Free . Enjoy a flavorful addition to your next Mexican feast without worrying about a gluten allergy.
Vegetarian . Get a quick boost of healthy fats and protein without the addition of meat.

What Is In Chipotle Guacamole?

Avocado- This is the star of the show. If you want to be as authentic to the famous Chipotle guacamole as possible, use Hass avocados.
Red Onion - This adds a bit of bite and heat to the recipe.
Jalapeno - Most recipes tell you to seed your jalapenos, but for this flavor-packed dip you’ll want to use the whole pepper–seeds and all.
Lime Juice - Adds some freshness and acidity to the guacamole and helps prevent browning.
Cilantro - If you’re not a cilantro fan, you can substitute parsley, but it won’t taste identical to the bite you get from the restaurant.
Salt - Just a pinch to bring out the natural delicious fresh flavors of the produce.

Why Is Chipotle Guac So Creamy?

I wish there was some sort of magic ingredient that Chipotle adds to their guacamole to make it extra creamy. That would make the perfect guacamole so much easier to achieve every time.

Unfortunately, the secret to a creamy guac is picking a perfectly ripe avocado. If you grab an avocado that is underripe, it will be more firm and will not become as creamy when mashed as a ripe one.

How To Make Chipotle Guacamole

Use a sharp knife to cut the avocados in half and remove the pits.
Scour the halved avocado with a knife to create a grid-like pattern and use a spoon to scoop the avocado into a large bowl.
Add the lime juice and stir.
Sprinkle the salt over the avocado and lime mixture.
Use the back of a wooden spoon or a mortar and pestle to mash the avocado until the desired texture is achieved.
Dice the jalapeno, cilantro, and red onion into small pieces.
Gently stir the vegetables into the mashed avocado until it is well incorporated.
Serve with your favorite dish and enjoy!

Variations

Make it smooth. Chipotle guacamole has a few larger chunks of avocado throughout, but if you’re more of a smooth guac person, you can always toss your avocado into a food processor to get a creamy texture before folding in the rest of the chopped-up produce.
Add some spice. Want to take the spice to another level? Double up the amount of jalapeno you use in the dish or add a sprinkle or two of dried red chili flakes.
Twist up the texture. If you like a crunch in your bite that the red onion doesn’t seem to satisfy, you can always add in corn or pumpkin seeds for a fun and unusual addition to your dip.

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How Does Chipotle Keep Guacamole Green?

If you’re a Guacamole connoisseur, you probably know that guacamole has a tendency to turn an off-putting brown color if it isn’t extremely fresh. Even a few minutes after it is prepared, it can begin to lose the vibrant bright green color that you know and love.

The reason that your guacamole turns brown is oxidation. Basically, any time too much oxygen touches fresh avocado, a reaction begins to happen and causes the color change.

So, in order to prevent the guacamole from turning brown, you need to stop the exposure to oxygen. The best way to do this is to use two different barriers.

First, you will want to use a layer of plastic wrap. Instead of just covering the rim of the airtight bowl with plastic wrap, you will want to press the plastic wrap directly onto the surface of the guacamole. This will prevent trapped oxygen from changing the top layer’s color.

Second, you will want to place a lid on the airtight container to prevent any additional airflow from creeping under the plastic wrap.

What To Serve With It

The obvious choice for something to serve alongside this copycat Chipotle Guacamole is a big bowl of tortilla chips. You really can’t a snacking combination that is much better together.

If you’re looking for something a little more outside the box to enjoy this guacamole recipe with, add a spoonful or two of it to your plate with one of these recipes:

Chipotle Steak Tacos
Flank Steak Fajitas
Keto Chicken Enchiladas

How Long Does It Last?

Guacamole is one of those dishes that always tastes better when it’s made fresh. Depending on your appetite, or how many people you have to share with, you may find yourself with leftovers.

If you have some of this copycat Chipotle guac leftover you should store any leftovers in the refrigerator in an airtight container using the two layer method I discussed above. Enjoy any homemade guacamole you have within 3-4 days of preparing it.

More Magnificent Mexican Recipes

Instant Pot Tamale Pie
Carne Asada
Mexican Pork Stew

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Chipotle Guacamole | Copycat Chipotle Guacamole Recipe

Ingredients

▢ 2 Avocado
▢ 1/2 cup Red Onion. chopped
▢ 1 Jalapeño Peppers
▢ 2 tbsp Cilantro
▢ 1/4 tsp Salt
▢ 2 tsp lime juice

Instructions

Use a sharp knife to cut the avocados in half and remove the pits.
Scour the halved avocado with a knife to create a grid-like pattern and use a spoon to scoop the avocado into a large bowl.
Add the lime juice and stir.
Sprinkle the salt over the avocado and lime mixture.
Use the back of a wooden spoon or a mortar and pestle to mash the avocado until the desired texture is achieved.
Dice the jalapeno, cilantro, and red onion into small pieces. Gently stir the vegetables into the mashed avocado until it is well incorporated.
Serve with your favorite dish and enjoy!

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Chipotle Guacamole | Copycat Chipotle Guacamole Recipe

Ingredients

2 Avocado
1/2 cup Red Onion. chopped
1 Jalapeño Peppers
2 tbsp Cilantro
1/4 tsp Salt
2 tsp lime juice

Instructions

Use a sharp knife to cut the avocados in half and remove the pits.
Scour the halved avocado with a knife to create a grid-like pattern and use a spoon to scoop the avocado into a large bowl.
Add the lime juice and stir.
Sprinkle the salt over the avocado and lime mixture.
Use the back of a wooden spoon or a mortar and pestle to mash the avocado until the desired texture is achieved.
Dice the jalapeno, cilantro, and red onion into small pieces. Gently stir the vegetables into the mashed avocado until it is well incorporated.
Serve with your favorite dish and enjoy!

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Chicken Meatloaf is a tasty and versatile weeknight family dinner. Low in carbs, but high in flavor, this will quickly make it into your weekly meal rotation.

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Why This Will Be Your New Meatloaf Recipe

Easy. Simply mix together all of the ingredients, pop them into a loaf pan, and bake for a delicious pour and cook recipe that is perfect for weeknights.
Low Carb. Only 5 net carbs per serving.
High Protein. This chicken meatloaf recipe packs a whopping 16 grams of protein per serving.
Gluten Free. Skipping the breadcrumbs makes this low carb meatloaf a great gluten free main course.

What Is The Secret To Moist Meatloaf

Traditionally, you’ll find that the secret to moist meatloaf is to be sure to include plenty of fat. Chicken is known to be a more lean cut of meat, so you may be afraid that this chicken meatloaf will be dry.

Don’t worry. This recipe is far from dry. There are two tricks I use to prevent this:

The first is to avoid overmixing the meatloaf ingredients. This may cause the loaf to become dense and prevent it from cooking properly.

The second is to avoid overcooking the chicken meatloaf. A common tendency is to overcook chicken for fear of it being overcooked. Keep a close eye on your dish in the oven when the cooking time is close to complete and use a meat thermometer to check the thickest part of the loaf. Once it reaches 165F, it is safe to eat.

What Ingredient Keeps Meatloaf From Falling Apart?

With the lower fat content in chicken, you’ll need something to bind it together. That’s where the egg and the almond flour come into play.

Both of these will work together to create a “glue” of sorts to keep your chicken meatloaf from being crumbly and allow you to create perfect slices for your next meatloaf sandwich.

Ingredients You’ll Need

Ground Chicken - This is similar in texture to ground beef and allows all of the spices and binding agents to be well incorporated into the protein for a tasty bite.
Egg - Helps hold the meatloaf together so that it doesn’t fall apart while baking.
Almond Flour - Also helps bind the meatloaf and gives it more of a cohesive “bread” like consistency.
Diced Onion - Adds flavor and moisture to the dish.
Half and Half - Provides additional fat and moisture.
Tomato Paste - Gives flavor and moisture to the chicken meatloaf.
Worchestershire Sauce - Seasons each bite with a hint of umami flavor and saltiness.
Italian Seasoning
Salt
Black Pepper
Stevia - Sweetens the tomato glaze without adding a ton of unnecessary carbs.

How To Make Chicken Meatloaf

If you’re looking for an incredibly easy weeknight dinner that the whole family will love, this chicken meatloaf is the perfect solution. It’s packed with flavor and will turn out perfect every time if you follow the simple steps below:

Add the ground chicken, egg, almond flour, half and half, tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper into a large mixing bowl.
Gently mix together all of the ingredients until thoroughly combined, using caution not to overmix.
Line a loaf pan with parchment paper and press the chicken meatloaf mixture into the bottom of the pan.
Bake the meatloaf for 1 hour or until the internal temperature reaches 165F.
Coat the loaf with the glaze, serve, and enjoy!

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What Temp Should Meatloaf Be?

The internal temperature for this chicken recipe will be different from the internal temperature of a beef meatloaf.

To follow food safety guidelines and assure you’ll have a meal your family will remember for all of the right reasons, ensure it reaches an internal temperature of at least 165F before serving.

Should You Cover Meatloaf When You Put It In The Oven?

I prefer to cover my chicken meatloaf when cooking to help lock in some additional moisture. The foil will prevent all of the moisture from evaporating in the oven.

To get the nice caramelized-looking top, all you need to do is remove the foil with about 15 minutes remaining in the cooking time to allow the outer layer to brown.