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18+ BEST Sauces for Chicken

August 4, 2022 by Tayler Leave a Comment

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Think beyond the ketchup bottle. From dipping sauces to marinades and everything in between, this BEST Sauces for Chicken are perfect for any occasion!

collage of sauces for chicken

Chicken recipes are one of the most versatile out there. There are so many options when it comes to chicken: chicken thighs, skinless chicken breasts, chicken wings, chicken fingers and even chicken nuggets.

So what better to pair with your favorite chicken dish than the best dipping sauce? Good sauces are the best way to take your boring chicken dinner and add a little bit of extra flavor.

They are a great way to elevate your favorite finger foods at a dinner party, or even just a means to get your picky kids to eat their dinner. Different sauces have different uses, and you’re sure to find one you love in this collection of sauces for chicken.

Table of Contents

  • Popular Chicken Sauce Ingredients
  • Storage and Freezing
  • More Homemade Sauces

Popular Chicken Sauce Ingredients

Some of the best sauces are made with the most simple ingredients. While all of these recipes vary, here are some common ingredients that you might find helpful to keep as pantry staples when making a flavorful sauce.

  • Soy sauce
  • Olive oil
  • Lemon juice
  • Sour cream
  • Chicken stock
  • Red pepper flakes
  • Dijon mustard
  • Garlic powder
  • Black pepper
  • Apple cider vinegar
  • Worcestershire sauce

For full ingredients lists for each recipe, check them out below.

Beer BBQ Sauce Recipe
Looking for an EASY Beer BBQ Sauce to pair with your favorite brews at your next cookout? Look no further than this delicious sauce recipe!
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straight on shot of jar of beer bbq sauce
Chili’s Honey Mustard Sauce
If you're looking to recreate Chilis honey mustard sauce then this is the recipe for you. This honey mustard sauce will be your new favorite!
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chicken dipping into chilis honey mustard sauce
Homemade Sweet and Sour Sauce Recipe
Sweet and Sour Sauce is an amazing dipping sauce. This EASY recipe will make you think it came from your local Chinese takeout!
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egg roll dipped into sweet and sour sauce
Hot Dog Sauce
This hot dog sauce is a Coney-style topping for hot dogs — use it on starches and nachos, too. Why not change it up from your typical chili?
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hot dogs sauce on a wooden spoon
Jack Daniel’s BBQ Sauce Recipe
This EASY Jack Daniel's BBQ sauce is a heady sauce that is more tangy than it is spicy. The sugars and fruit make it sticky and sweet!
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straight on shot of bbq sauce with jack daniels
Honey Garlic Sauce
If you want a sweet and savory sauce for your proteins and vegetables, this EASY Honey Garlic Sauce recipe is the sauce for you!
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honey garlic sauce on a spoon
Teriyaki Sauce Recipe
Whether used as a marinade, dipping sauce or even a glaze, this homemade Teriyaki Sauce recipe is full of flavor and perfectly sweet!
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overhead shot of jar of teriyaki sauce
Spicy BBQ Sauce Recipe
Perfectly sweet and spicy, this homemade Spicy BBQ Sauce recipe is perfect for slathering on a sandwich or coating a rack of ribs!
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jar of spicy bbq sauce
TGI Friday’s Whiskey Glaze
Formerly known as TGI Fridays Jack Daniel's Sauce, this Whiskey Glaze is perfect for serving with meats, sandwiches or for dipping!
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brush dipping into whiskey glaze jar
Creamy Basil Pesto Sauce Recipe
If you're looking for a simple sauce with herbs look no further than this creamy basil pesto sauce that will add flavor to pasta and proteins!
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wooden spoon with creamy basil pesto sauce
Basil Pesto Sauce Recipe
If you're looking for a versatile sauce to use for pasta, meats, and vegetables this EASY homemade Basil Pesto Sauce is for you!
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wooden spoon in jar of basil pesto sauce
Harissa Sauce
Never heard of harissa sauce… maybe you’ve heard of harissa paste? Well, if you enjoy spicy food, meet your new best friend! 
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Chipotle Honey BBQ Sauce
Spicy and sweet, Chipotle Honey BBQ Sauce is the perfect addition to grilled chicken, pulled pork or chicken n’ waffles! And what makes it extra special, it’s homemade!
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Cola BBQ Sauce
Looking for a new homemade BBQ sauce? Try making it with your favorite cola with Cola BBQ Sauce!
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Homemade Buffalo Sauce
Homemade Buffalo sauce recipes are all too often more complicated than they need to be. There are only a couple of ingredients needed for classic buffalo sauce.
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Chicken Gravy
Easy Chicken Gravy made with chicken drippings is the best homemade chicken gravy recipe! It takes 10 minutes and ingredients you already have in your pantry. 
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Green Curry Sauce
With fresh ingredients like ginger, lime juice and cilantro, you are well on your way to making this easy Green Curry Sauce!
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Hot Honey
There is a new condiment in town and it goes by the name of Hot Honey. Not heated honey- spicy honey- and it is divine. I’m obsessed. The best flavor combination of hot and sweet.
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Nashville Hot Sauce
Recently made famous by KFC Nashville Hot Chicken, Nashville Hot Sauce is the sauce used on the regional dish that has been around way longer than KFC has been selling it!
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Cilantro Sauce Recipe
Cilantro sauce is a quick and easy recipe that will brighten tacos and fajitas as well as any protein you're serving. Use it as a dip, too!
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angled shot of cilantro sauce in a bowl

Storage and Freezing

Most, if not all of these chicken sauce recipes can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator. Extra sauce should last up to a week if stored properly.

Most can also be frozen, so feel free to make a big batch and store in the freezer!

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