Chile Lime Sauce Recipe

Name: Chile Lime Sauce
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Ingredients: 2 small green serrano chiles , seeded, finely chopped; 1/2 cup freshly squeezed lime juice; 2 tablespoons lime zest , from 2 limes; 1/3 cup chicken stock; 1/4 cup fresh cilantro; 2 to 3 cloves garlic, quartered; 1 teaspoon sugar; 1 teaspoon salt; A pinch freshly ground black pepper

Prep: 10 mins

Cook: 10 mins

Total: 20 mins

Servings: 8 servings

Yield: 1 cup

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This chile lime sauce is a great side sauce for dipping everything from pork kebabs and chicken tenders, to topping fajitas. It also makes a delicious marinade for any kind of meat. The choice is entirely yours.

2 small green serrano chiles, seeded, finely chopped
1/2 cup freshly squeezed lime juice, from 4 limes
2 tablespoons lime zest, from 2 limes
1/3 cup chicken stock
1/4 cup fresh cilantro
2 to 3 cloves garlic, quartered
1 teaspoon sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1 pinch freshly ground black pepper

Gather the ingredients.

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Place all ingredients into a food processor blender. Blend mixture well.

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Bring sauce to a simmer over medium-high heat for 1 to 2 minutes. Reduce heat to low and let simmer for 5 more minutes. Stir occasionally. Remove from heat and let cool 5 to 10 minutes before serving.

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Follow the above directions, if using as a marinade, but let the sauce cool for 30 minutes before using. Marinade beef for 6 to 12 hours, chicken and pork for 4 to 6 hours, fish, seafood, and vegetables for 30 minutes.

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Make this sauce ahead of time and store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week after preparation.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
13	Calories
0g	Fat
3g	Carbs
0g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings: 8
Amount per serving
Calories	13
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 0g	0%
Saturated Fat 0g	0%
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 279mg	12%
Total Carbohydrate 3g	1%
Dietary Fiber 0g	2%
Total Sugars 1g
Protein 0g
Vitamin C 7mg	36%
Calcium 9mg	1%
Iron 0mg	1%
Potassium 46mg	1%
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.