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This cheesy chipotle chicken dip brings smoky heat and creamy comfort together in one irresistible bite.—Elizabeth Nelson, Southern Living, 5 Apr. 2026 And there are also lamb lollipops in a mint vinaigrette and pressed pork belly in a chipotle glaze.—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 Mar. 2026 Salsa flavors include Caribbean mango, verde tomatillo, tres chiles and chipotle.—Jenna Thompson
march 26, Kansas City Star, 26 Mar. 2026 Also new is the Bacon Onion Jam Smashburger, a Black Angus beef burger with Nashville hot rub, white American cheese, pickles, bacon chipotle onion jam, shredded lettuce, El Gallo BBQ sauce and miso ranch served on a King’s Hawaiian bun.—Richard Guzman, Daily News, 16 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for chipotle
Word History
Etymology
Mexican Spanish chipotle, chilpotle, from Nahuatl *chīlpōctli, from chīlli chili pepper + pōctli smoke, something smoked