15+ Hot Sauces for Chicken
Whether you're grilling, roasting, frying, or dunking crispy chicken wings into something deliciously fiery, these 15+ hot sauces for chicken bring the heat, the flavor, and just the right amount of attitude.
Chicken is great and all, but let's be honest—the right hot sauce can take it from meh to where has this been all my life?
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Best Hot Sauces for Chicken
From sweet and sticky sauces with a sneaky kick to bold, smoky blends that mean business, there's something here for every spice tolerance. So grab your chicken, pick your heat level, and get ready to give your taste buds something to talk about!
1
Cashew Tamarind Sauce
This Cheesecake Factory copycat cashew tamarind sauce takes just 10 minutes to make, and taste wicked delicious!
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2
Schezwan Sauce
This fiery, garlicky Schezwan sauce combines dried red chilies, ginger, garlic, and Sichuan peppercorns for a bold Indo-Chinese dip or stir-fry sauce.
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3
Lemon Sour Cream Sauce
Learn how to make the perfect dill and lemon sour cream sauce with just a few simple ingredients and 5 minutes of kitchen time.
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4
Homemade BBQ Sauce
Learn how to make the most the perfect sweet, salty, spicy and savory homemade BBQ sauce to use with all your favorite foods!
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5
Jalapeno Lime Sauce
Make this easy jalapeno lime sauce in minutes. Spicy, tangy, and fresh, it’s the perfect topping for tacos, sandwiches, or grilled meats.
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6
Amba Sauce
10 minutes is all you need to make this wicked delicious Middle Eastern amba sauce that packs in a punch of flavor.
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7
Homemade Buffalo Sauce
Learn how to make the easiest, most wicked delicious homemade buffalo sauce to team up with all of your favorite foods and snacks.
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8
Chimichurri Rojo (Red Chimichurri)
Red Chimichurri aka Chimichurri Rojo is a vibrant and zesty Argentinian sauce that can jazz up your meats, sandwiches and so much more!
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9
Jalapeno Honey Mustard
This sweet, spicy, and tangy jalapeno honey mustard sauce comes together in minutes! Perfect for dipping, drizzling and more.
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10
Carolina Gold BBQ Sauce
This Carolina Gold BBQ Sauce is the perfect tangy and savory mustard-based barbecue sauce that pairs beautifully with your grilled chicken!
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11
Garlic Habanero Hot Sauce
Made using habanero peppers and garlic, this simple garlic Habanero hot sauce recipe is an absolute must try if you love fiery and spicy food!
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12
Schug Sauce (Middle Eastern Hot Sauce)
Schug sauce is a spiced green sauce packed with cilantro, jalapenos and lots of other whole spices, and is a great Middle Eastern condiment to try out!
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13
Nacho Cheese Sauce
Salty, spicy and creamy, this easy nacho cheese sauce works wonderfully with almost any of your favorite snacks.
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14
Fermented Jalapeno Hot Sauce - Unique Cooks
Discover how to make the perfect spicy and tangy fermented jalapeño hot sauce that you can put to use in a myriad of ways.
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15
Avocado Ranch Sauce - Unique Cooks
Super creamy and savory and incredibly easy to put together- you’ve got to give this avocado green goddess dressing recipe a shot!
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Tandoori Mayo Sauce - Unique Cooks
Creamy, zingy, and utterly addictive, this 3 ingredient tandoori mayo sauce is one you need to try out! Read on.
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Mexican Sour Cream Sauce - Unique Cooks
This Mexican sour cream sauce is rich, creamy, tangy and spicy! It’s perfect to use for dipping and doubles up as an Enchilada sauce too!
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