Best Chicken Dipping Sauce

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Sweet, tangy, and so very flavorful, my chicken dipping sauce is the perfect condiment for chicken tenders, chicken nuggets, french fries, or any of your favorite dippers.

Chicken dipping sauce in a glass jar with a spoon coming out of it.

Made with simple ingredients, I know after one taste you’ll agree that our chicken dipping sauce is so much better than any store-bought sauce. And the best part is, you get to control the ingredients.

This tasty sauce also makes a delicious condiment for burgers, fish sandwiches, and your favorite deli sandwiches.

If you enjoy making your own homemade dipping sauces make sure to check out our chipotle pepper sauce, quesadilla dipping sauce and classic burger sauce recipes.

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Ingredients to make Chicken Dipping Sauce

Let’s start by gathering the ingredients needed to make our chicken dipping sauce recipe. In Chef Speak, this is called the Mise en Place, which translates into Everything in its Place.

Not only does setting your ingredients up ahead of time speed the cooking process, but it also helps ensure you have everything you need to make the dish.

How can I change up the sauce?

Creating your own homemade dipping sauces is easier than you think. Simply use our base recipe and make your favorite additions to satisfy your taste buds or for the specific foods you’re serving.

Soy sauce adds an umami kick.
Adding your favorite sauces can easily adjust the flavors. Try adding a little BBQ sauce, yellow mustard, Dijon mustard, or honey mustard, to change up the flavor.
To add some heat try adding Sriracha, sweet chili sauce, spicy ketchup, or your favorite hot sauce. You can also add red pepper flakes or a little cayenne pepper to increase the heat level.
Add chipotle for a smoky, spicy dipping sauce.
Wasabi or horseradish can definitely add a zing to the sauce, and also open up your sinuses!
Simple additions like fresh herbs (cilantro, basil, or mint) or lemon juice can add subtle flavors, and the spices can easily be adjusted to change the flavor profile.
Add honey, maple syrup, or brown sugar to sweeten up the sauce.

*If you’re not a fan of mayonnaise, you can use sour cream or Greek yogurt to make this versatile dipping sauce.

How to make the Best Chicken Dipping Sauce

Collage showing how to prepare seasonings.

Add the garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper to a small bowl.
Mix the seasonings to combine.

Add the mayonnaise and ketchup to a medium bowl.
Whisk the ingredients together until fully combined.
Add the seasoning mixture to the mayonnaise mixture.
Whisk to combine.
Add Worcestershire and hot sauce (to taste) to the mixture.
Whisk to combine.

Chicken dipping sauce with chicken tenders on a white plate.

Serve our chicken dipping sauce with fried chicken tenders, chicken nuggets, my amazing chicken quesadilla recipe or your favorite finger foods. There’s no need to go through the drive-thru when you make take-out style dishes in your own home!

Store this delicious sauce refrigerated in an airtight container for up to a week.

Recipe FAQ’s

Can you freeze chicken dipping sauce?

Yes, you can. Store it in freezer-safe containers or, for ease of use freeze it in ice cube trays for easy portioning. When fully frozen, pop them out and store them in a ziplock bag. Thaw it in the refrigerator overnight before using and give it a stir to reincorporate any separated ingredients.

Can I use chicken dipping sauce as a marinade?

Yes, you can. Coat the chicken pieces with the sauce and let them marinate in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes (or overnight) before cooking.

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