Tsr Version of El Pollo Loco Avocado Sauce by Todd Wilbur
Recreate the irresistible flavor of El Pollo Loco's famous avocado sauce at home with Todd Wilbur's copycat recipe! This creamy and tangy sauce combines ripe avocado, zesty lime juice, pickled jalapeños, and fresh cilantro for a burst of bold, refreshing flavors that perfectly complement any dish. Ready in just 10 minutes, this easy-to-make sauce is ideal as a dip for chips, a vibrant topping for tacos, or a delicious drizzle over grilled chicken or vegetables. With its smooth, velvety texture and perfect balance of tangy, spicy, and savory notes, this homemade avocado sauce is a crowd-pleasing favorite that will elevate your meals to the next level.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 large Ripe avocado
- 1 cup Water
- 1 cup Mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons Lime juice
- 1 tablespoon White vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 1 teaspoon Granulated sugar
- 1 small, minced Garlic clove
- 1 tablespoon Pickled jalapeño slices
- 1 tablespoon Cilantro leaves
Instructions
Cut the avocado in half, remove the pit, and scoop the flesh into a blender or food processor.
Add the water, mayonnaise, lime juice, white vinegar, salt, granulated sugar, minced garlic, pickled jalapeño slices, and cilantro leaves to the blender.
Blend the ingredients on high speed until the mixture is smooth and creamy. Scrape down the sides as needed to ensure all ingredients are fully incorporated.
Taste the sauce and adjust with more salt, sugar, or lime juice if necessary to achieve your desired flavor balance.
Transfer the avocado sauce into a bowl or airtight container and let it chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
Serve the sauce as a dip with tortilla chips, as a topping for tacos or bowls, or drizzled over grilled chicken or vegetables.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2077 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 202.0 g | 259% | |
| Saturated Fat | 20.0 g | 100% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 235 mg | 78% | |
| Sodium | 3118 mg | 136% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 70.9 g | 26% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 14.4 g | 51% | |
| Total Sugars | 5.4 g | ||
| Protein | 4.7 g | 9% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 60 mg | 5% | |
| Iron | 1.6 mg | 9% | |
| Potassium | 1099 mg | 23% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
