Whole 30 Whole30 Chili-Lime Buffalo Sauce

Classic buffalo sauce is usually off-limits during a reset because most store-bought versions sneak in butter substitutes, added sugars, or other non-compliant additives. This version swaps conventional butter for ghee, which gives you that same rich, glossy emulsion without any dairy concerns, and the sugar-free hot sauce keeps the ingredient list clean from start to finish. The addition of fresh lime juice and chili powder takes the flavor somewhere brighter and bolder than your average wing night — tangy, smoky, and just the right amount of fiery. The whole thing comes together in under five minutes on the stovetop, and the key is keeping the heat low so the sauce stays silky and doesn't break. A little lime zest stirred in at the end is optional but genuinely worth it for the extra pop of citrus. Make a batch on Sunday and keep it in the fridge all week — it's incredible on grilled chicken, roasted cauliflower, or as a dipping sauce for whatever you've got going. This recipe makes enough to generously coat a meal for six, so it's a great one to have ready when you need a fast, flavor-packed finish.

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