Think chocolate is only for sweet recipes? Think again! We have rounded up some savory chocolate recipes to delight your tastebuds!
You might not readily think of chocolate as an addition to a savory recipe, but it adds a delightful complexity to the dishes. If you’ve never tried dishes like these before, we strongly recommend that you give them a try!
Savory Chocolate Recipes
LAMB WITH DARK CHOCOLATE PEPPER SAUCE From The Kitchn
Chocolate and pepper – strangely enough they pair beautifully with one another! This sauce is one we can’t wait to try!
SLOW COOKER CHOCOLATE MOLE CHICKEN TACOS From The Gingered Whisk
SAVORY CHOCOLATE BARBECUE CHICKEN From Must Love Home
Chocolate barbecue sauce? Okay, we have to try this one too. We can imagine that it adds some depth to the sauce that would really take it to the next level.
BACON WRAPPED DARK CHOCOLATE AND GOAT CHEESE STUFFED DATES From Ambitious Kitchen
ROSEMARY WHITE CHOCOLATE BUTTERNUT SOUP From Sumptuous Spoonfuls
Oh my goodness! We never thought about using white chocolate in a savory recipe before but wow. Adding it to butternut squash soup and pairing it with rosemary just sounds divine.
COCOA RUBBED BABY BACK RIBS From Saveur
CHOCOLATE RAVIOLI WITH RICOTTA-BEET FILLING From Imagelicious
We’ve had chocolate fettucine before (yum!) but never ravioli. That ricotta beet filling sounds perfect!
SPICY CHOCOLATE CHILI From Around My Family Table
Did you know that chocolate in chili is actually a very popular way to make it? It’s true! And it’s delicious.
CHOCOLATE SPAGHETTI From Created By Diane
SAVORY CHOCOLATE PASTA From Fearless Fresh
CHOCOLATE PEAR AND CHERRY SALAD From Taste Of Home
Adding chocolate and fruit to a salad will elevate a plain ordinary salad and turn it into a gourmet delight.
CHOCOLATE COVERED POTATO CHIPS From Pumpkin ‘N Spice
Sweet and salty snacks are one of our favorites! There’s just something about the way the two flavor types play on your tongue as you eat them. These chips are quick and easy to make.
CHOCOLATE COVERED BACON From Tablespoon
CHOCOLATE CREPE From Wondermom Wannabe
Okay, so this is is more of a sweet than savory recipe (depending on what you fill them with) but we had to include it because they’re just so yummy!
MISO CHOCOLATE CAULIFLOWER From Smella Que
CHOCOLATE STRAWBERRY CHICKEN From Messy Cutting Board
This sounds perfect for Valentine’s Day! If you love the taste of chocolate-covered strawberries, combine that with chicken for something really special.
CHOCOLATE BACON BARK From The Spruce Eats
CHOCOLATE CHIPOTLE SIRLOIN STEAK From Taste Of Home
Here again, they have combined chocolate with something spicy for a meal that’s out of this world!
