5 Best Chicken Dipping Sauce Recipes

Chicken dipping sauce recipes can take your meals to the next level. From tangy and zesty to creamy and spicy, these dipping sauces add bursts of flavor for an extra layer of taste.

5 Chicken Dipping Sauce Recipes

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1. Roasted Pepper Sauce

Roasted pepper sauce is the perfect combination of sweet with a little heat which makes it a natural pairing with chicken. Plus, this sauce by Lively Table is made using only veggies and olive oil without any added sugar or heavy cream, making it a much healthier alternative to BBQ sauce and ketchup. 

Ingredients:

• 3 large bell peppers
• 1 yellow onion
• 3 garlic cloves
• 1 cup of walnuts
• ¼ cup olive oil
• 1 tsp Salt
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• 1 tsp smoked paprika

How to Make Roasted Red Pepper Sauce

1. Start by preheating your oven or air fryer to 375°F.
2. Peel the garlic cloves and wrap them in foil.
3. Add the peppers, onion, and wrapped garlic to the air fryer and roast for 30 minutes. 
4. Toast the walnuts in a pan over medium heat until fragrant and dark brown. Set aside.
5. Once the ingredients are finished roasting in the oven, cover them all with aluminum foil and let them rest for 15 minutes. (This will make them easier to peel).
6. After the veggies have cooled, peel them and add them to a bowl. Remove the pepper seeds. 
7. Add the spices to the veggies and blend with an inversion blender until smooth.

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2. Healthy Dill Tartar Sauce

For those who prefer something creamy to dip their chicken in, there is nothing better than this healthy dill tartar sauce from Lively Table. While we recommend you pair it with chicken, you can also make this sauce en masse and keep it in the fridge to serve with veggies, fish, and more.

Ingredients:

• ½ cup plain Greek yogurt
• 2 tbsp Buttermilk
• 1 tbsp Lemon juice
• 1 tbsp Fresh dill
• 1 tbsp Green onion
• ⅛ tsp Garlic powder
• ⅛ tsp Onion powder
• ¼ tsp salt
• ⅛ tsp pepper

How to Make Healthy Dill Tartar Sauce

1. Add all of the ingredients to a large mixing bowl.
2. Stir until smooth.
3. Chill and serve. 

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3. Easy Homemade Tzatziki Sauce

A sauce of Greek origins, Tzatziki is easy to make and tasty in a myriad of different recipes. Tzatziki is a yogurt-based dip and is considered a healthy alternative to mayo-based dips. While it is typically served with Mediterranean cuisine, it is also delicious as a chicken dipping sauce. We especially love this particular recipe from Lively Table. 

Ingredients:

• ¼ of a medium cucumber
• 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
• 2 cloves of garlic
• 2 tbsp chopped dill
• ½ of a lemon
• ⅛ tsp salt
• Pinch of black pepper (optional)

How to Make Homemade Tzatziki Sauce

1. Peel the cucumber and grate onto a mesh strainer.
2. Squeeze as much liquid from the cucumber as you can.
3. Add the cucumber to a large bowl and add the rest of the ingredients.
4. Stir to combine. 
5. Chill and serve. 

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4. Homemade Texas Style BBQ Sauce

Nothing pairs with chicken tenders like a BBQ sauce. Sweet and spicy, store-bought BBQ sauces are known to be tasty but also filled with added sugars. Up your chicken game with this homemade BQ Bsauce recipe from Lively Table, which is made without added sugar and ketchup and is ideal to keep on hand for the summer grilling season. 

Ingredients:

• 1 tbsp avocado or olive oil
• ½ medium onion
• 2 garlic cloves
• 1 15oz can of tomato sauce
• 2 tbsp tomato paste
• ¼ cup apple cider vinegar
• ¼ cup molasses
• 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
• 1 tbsp yellow mustard
• 1 tsp chipotle powder
• ½ tsp cracked black pepper

How to Make Homemade BBQ Sauce

1. Heat the oil in a saucepan over low heat. 
2. Add garlic and onion, stirring until softened.
3. Add all of the other ingredients and simmer for 5 minutes, stirring frequently. 
4. Remove from the heat and use an immersion blender to blend until smooth.
5. Return the sauce to the stove in a saucepan over low heat, and simmer until warm. 
6. Remove from the heat and serve warm. 

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5. Balsamic BBQ Glaze

Balsamic BBQ Glaze is a unique Italian-inspired sauce that we find tastes excellent when paired with chicken. Made with ingredients you probably already have on hand in your kitchen, this sweet sauce by Lemons for Lulu can be whipped up last minute and is sure to impress any guests you have coming over. 

Ingredients:

• 1 cup balsamic vinegar
• ¾ cup ketchup
• 3 tbsp brown sugar
• 2 tbsp honey
• 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
• 2 cloves garlic
• 1 tsp red pepper flakes
• 2 tsp stone ground mustard

How to Make Balsamic BBQ Glaze

1. Combine all ingredients in a saucepan over low heat.
2. Simmer for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally. 
3. Remove from the heat and serve warm.