Best Sauces for Chicken (Easy and Delicious)

A regular chicken dinner can be transformed from basic to brilliant by serving it with a tasty sauce. From copycat recipes from our favorite restaurants to made-from-scratch Korean bulgogi sauce, we’ve collected 13 of the best sauces for chicken.

Your family will love these tasty sauces. Try them the next time you’re making chicken for a quick and easy weeknight dinner.

From Cane’s copycat sauce to duck sauce to teriyaki sauce, there are endless exciting ideas for your chicken recipes.

Best Sauces for Chicken

Wingstop Ranch Sauce

Wingstop Ranch Sauce

The ranch sauce at Wingstop is addictively delicious! It’s great with wings but can also be served alongside chicken breasts and thighs

Arby’s Horsey Sauce 

Arby’s Horsey Sauce 

If you love spicy sauces, give this Arby’s copycat recipe a try. It combines mayonnaise with horseradish and definitely packs a punch! 

Cane’s Sauce Copycat 

Cane’s Sauce Copycat 

This copycat of Cane’s creamy sauce will have you coming back for more. Use it as a dip for roast chicken or even as a creamy dressing for potato salad! 

Homemade Dijonnaise

Homemade Dijonnaise

There’s no need to buy a bottle of dijonnaise when you can easily make it yourself. You’ll only need five ingredients and it takes five minutes to make! 

Teriyaki Sauce

Teriyaki Sauce

Homemade teriyaki sauce is so much better than store-bought. It’s easy to pull together and you can use it to make your own teriyaki chicken

Lemon Butter Sauce

Lemon Butter Sauce

This lemon butter sauce is the perfect blend of tangy and savory. Serve it over chicken and your favorite green veggies for a delicious bloost in flavor!

Korean Bulgogi Sauce

Korean Bulgogi Sauce

This sweet Korean bulgogi sauce would be delicious served as a dipping sauce for chicken. It’s a blend of savory and sweet flavors that also pairs well with grilled veggies.

Duck Sauce

Duck Sauce

This sweet and sour sauce is typically served with duck at restaurants. You can make your own in just 5 minutes and serve it with your favorite chicken dish. Try it as a base to make sweet & sour chicken! 

Cream Sauce for Chicken

Cream Sauce for Chicken

Cream sauce is super versatile and can be enjoyed with chicken, rice, and veggies! Serve it with your favorite chicken dish for a delicious weeknight meal

Orange Sauce for Chicken

Orange Sauce for Chicken

If you love the orange chicken served at Chinese restaurants, give this sauce a try! It’s sweet, tangy, and super easy to make. Add it to chicken and serve it alongside fluffy steamed rice for a meal your family will love. 

Mushroom Sauce

Mushroom Sauce

Creamy mushroom sauce is delicious served over chicken breasts. Add some mashed potatoes and steamed broccoli and you’ll have an absolutely delicious dinner

Lemon Butter Dipping Sauce

Lemon Butter Dipping Sauce

Drizzle this tangy lemon butter sauce over roasted chicken for a delicious boost in flavor. Serve it alongside roasted asparagus and sweet potatoes for a fantastic meal. 

BBQ Sauce for Chicken

BBQ Sauce for Chicken

Barbequed chicken is a favorite dish to enjoy year-round. This tangy BBQ sauce is a delicious blend of sweet and tangy flavors and would also be great served with pork and beef

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A regular chicken dinner can be transformed from basic to brilliant by serving it with a tasty sauce. From copycat recipes from our favorite restaurants to made from scratch Korean bulgogi sauce, we’ve collected 13 of the best sauces for chicken.

Best Sauces for Chicken (Easy Ranch Sauce Recipe and More)

By: Izzy Yu
The ranch sauce at Wingstop is addictively delicious! It’s great with wings but can also be served alongside chicken breasts and thighs.
Prep: 2 minutes
Cook: 3 minutes
Total: 5 minutes
Servings: 24 tablespoons

Ingredients 

  • 1/2 cup Mayonnaise
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 1/4 to 1/2 cup buttermilk, start with 1/4 cup and gradually add more to reach your desired consistency
  • 3/4 teaspoon dried dill
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried parsley
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon freshly squeezed lemon juice

Instructions 

  • In a mixing bowl, whisk together mayo, sour cream, and buttermilk until smooth. I recommend starting with 1/4 cup buttermilk and gradually adding more to reach your desired consistency.
  • Add dill, parsley, garlic powder, salt, and pepper in a separate small bowl. Whisk until combined.
  • Combine the mayo mixture with the seasoning.
  • Add in the lemon juice. Mix well. (Taste and add more salt if needed)
  • Store in an air-tight container in the refrigerator until ready to serve.

Notes

  • This homemade ranch dressing will last for up to a week in the refrigerator.
  • You can use white vinegar instead of lemon juice in this recipe.

Nutrition information provided is an estimate only and will vary based on ingredient brands and cooking methods used.

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About Izzy Yu

Izzy Yu is the recipe developer, food photographer, and founder of IzzyCooking, a leading food blog reaching millions of home cooks monthly. Since 2010, Izzy has created over 1,300 kitchen-tested recipes specializing in Asian cuisine, sushi, Instant Pot, sous vide, and approachable weeknight meals. Her work has been featured in Food & Wine, BuzzFeed, and Yahoo!, and she has developed recipes for major brands including General Mills, Kellogg's, Yoplait, Ritz Crackers, and ACE Bakery. Based in Toronto, Izzy is dedicated to making restaurant-quality cooking accessible to everyone through detailed step-by-step instructions and photography.

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