plural anchos
: a poblano chili pepper especially when mature and dried to a reddish black compare poblano
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This side dish has chipotle, hatch, and ancho chillies for an extra kick—and don't forget the bacon.
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Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 7 Apr. 2026
But the magic lies in Chipotle’s chicken choice (thighs, which deliver more flavor, fat, and juiciness than chicken breasts) and the marinade (which is warm and smoky thanks to chipotle peppers in adobo, cumin, and ancho chile powder).
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Mar. 2026
It has also been colored red, thanks to a broth built on tomatoes and chiles, usually pasilla, chipotle, guajillo and/or ancho.
—The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Feb. 2026
That’s a play on the four top speedskaters of all time and is made with tequila, Aperol, ancho chile liqueur, lemon and lime.
—Michael Russo, New York Times, 7 Feb. 2026
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Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 7 Apr. 2026
But the magic lies in Chipotle’s chicken choice (thighs, which deliver more flavor, fat, and juiciness than chicken breasts) and the marinade (which is warm and smoky thanks to chipotle peppers in adobo, cumin, and ancho chile powder).
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Mar. 2026
It has also been colored red, thanks to a broth built on tomatoes and chiles, usually pasilla, chipotle, guajillo and/or ancho.
—The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Feb. 2026
That’s a play on the four top speedskaters of all time and is made with tequila, Aperol, ancho chile liqueur, lemon and lime.
—Michael Russo, New York Times, 7 Feb. 2026
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“Ancho.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ancho. Accessed 20 Apr. 2026.
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