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    Easy Chicken Sauces

    Published: May 20, 2023 Modified: May 3, 2023 by Isabel Laessig

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    Cooking chicken for dinner, but not sure what sauce to make? Check out my big guide of Simple Sauces for Chicken! From luscious cream sauces and tangy lemon butter to decadent dipping sauces, this guide for chicken sauce recipes has everything!

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    • Chicken Sauce Recipes
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    • Chicken Sauce Recipe Tips
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    • Sauces for Every Meal
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    Chicken Sauce Recipes

    Would you believe if I told you I started this recipe site because of chicken? It's true. Or, at least, chicken is a big part of why. There have been too many times I've been disappointed by chicken breasts drying out, or my chicken dinners needing a little more "oomph"... I'm sure you know what I mean.

    At this point in my life, it's rare for me to mess up a chicken dinner unless I accidentally step away for a little too long (things are busy!). But because of the experience I have with chicken dinners gone wrong, I also have the perfect solution: add a sauce.

    Chicken is the perfect blank canvas to flavor and cook into anything you want, and it all comes down to the sauce. Sauces for chicken are easy, versatile, and ensure the chicken is juicy and flavorful!

    Maybe you're in the mood for a dipping sauce for chicken nuggets, or an easy homemade sauce for chicken and pasta. I've got something for everyone, from sauces for chicken breasts to thighs - whichever you like best. No matter what you try, I guarantee you'll be making it again!

    Alfredo ready to be served in a skillet

    Pan Sauces for Chicken

    There's nothing quite as convenient as pan sauces for chicken! By cooking the sauce in the same pan as the chicken, the meat infuses with tons of flavor, and the sauce picks up all those delicious browned bits from the pan. It's a win-win!

    Garlic Butter Sauce
    Herb Garlic Butter Sauce is a guaranteed way to make any dish taste amazing. It uses one bowl and 3 simple ingredients, and is keto-friendly and gluten-free!
    Check out this recipe
    garlic butter sauce on a spoon
    Mustard Sauce
    The elegantly sharp flavors of Dijon mustard come together with chicken stock, heavy cream, and Worcestershire to form a velvety pan sauce perfect with chicken! Serve it over pasta with a side of roasted veggies for an incredible and deluxe supper.
    Check out this recipe
    dijon mustard sauce in a cast iron pan with pork chops
    Garlic Chili Sauce
    Sweet, spicy, and loaded with flavor, this easy recipe for Garlic Chili Sauce is one sauce you'll want to have on hand for so many meals! Toss in some diced chicken and you'll have amazing sweet and spicy chicken in no time, perfect for serving over rice.
    Check out this recipe
    a top-down view of a bowl of dragon sauce and chicken
    Diane Sauce Recipe
    Delight your tastebuds (and your family!) with a whole new level of decadence! This easy Diane sauce is elegant and refined, mixing together Cognac, earth mushrooms, cream and beef stock for a sauce you'll be craving again and again. Amazing on pasta!
    Check out this recipe
    diane sauce over steak
    Leeks Sauce Recipe
    Leek sauce is the perfect pairing with chicken, rice, pasta, or your favorite potatoes! Combining creamy sauce, tender leeks, and just enough sour cream to add tang, this rich sauce will be a new favorite in no time.
    Check out this recipe
    leek sauce in pan with chicken

    Lemon Butter Sauce

    If you're looking for a winner of a sauce that can never go wrong, you've got to try my Lemon Butter Sauce recipe! This rich and tangy sauce pairs perfectly with pasta, vegetables, rice and more, and the acid in the lemon juice tenderizes your chicken as it cooks. Oh- and it's ready in minutes!

    skillet with garlic lemon butter sauce and a spoon

    Dipping Sauces for Chicken

    There's nothing like chicken for dipping! Chicken fingers are never out of style in my house, and with tons of amazing options to dip them in, the flavor options are endless! Be it a favorite takeout copycat sauce or a homemade chicken nugget sauce, you're sure to find something everyone in the family will love.

    Remoulade Sauce Recipe
    This tangy, fresh, spicy sauce is the perfect way to kick chicken nuggets up a notch! Dip nuggets in it for a great new take on a dipping sauce, or spread it on cutlets for a fantastic chicken sandwich sauce.
    Check out this recipe
    Spooning remoulade sauce onto a philly pork sandwich
    Peri Peri Sauce
    If you've ever had Nando's chicken dipping sauce, you know how delicious it is! Never fear; with my Peri Peri sauce recipe, you can make up crave-worthy chicken finger sauce at home in under ten minutes. If you've never had it, you've got to try it!
    Check out this recipe
    peri peri sauce served over chicken
    Sriracha Mayo
    There's nothing quite like sriracha mayo for chicken nuggets! It's creamy, zesty, spicy, and so simple. Don't get caught paying for pre-mixed sauce; this dipping sauce is so easy to make, and you can adjust the heat to your tastes!
    Check out this recipe
    Spicy mayo in a white cup with grilled tuna salad
    Romesco Sauce
    If you've never tried Romesco sauce, now's the time! It's sweet, garlicky, smokey, and just a hint spicy, the perfect combination of flavors to take your chicken fingers to the next level. You're going to love this bold new taste!
    Check out this recipe
    two jars of romesco sauce
    Chicken Dipping Sauce
    All the creamy, savory flavor of Chick-Fil-A dipping sauce, without the takeout! This ultra-easy recipe is sure to make everyone at the table happy and comes together in only a few ingredients.
    Check out this recipe
    Dipping a chicken nugget in chick-fil-a sauce
    Chick-fil-a sauce in a bowl next to nuggets and waffle fries, dipping a nugget in the sauce

    Creamy Sauces for Chicken

    There's nothing quite as cozy and comforting as chicken and cream sauce! These chicken sauce recipes are perfect over sliced chicken breast, pasta, vegetables and more, and are sure to leave your family smiling.

    Garlic Sauce
    Our Creamy Garlic White Sauce uses just 6 ingredients for an easy sauce recipe you will want to use with everything from pasta to pizza! Slather it over shredded chicken for a unique and incredible flatbread or sandwich topping.
    Check out this recipe
    garlic cream sauce in a bowl with a spoon
    Easy Alfredo Sauce
    Ready to try the creamiest Alfredo ever? My secret-ingredient recipe is lusciously creamy and delicious, and it's so easy. Chicken Alfredo will be better than ever and you'll be making it again and again!
    Check out this recipe
    Alfredo platted on a white dish
    Garlic Parmesan Sauce
    Love garlic and love Alfredo? How about both in one? This luxurious, rich, super-creamy Garlic Parmesan cream sauce is a flavor dream just begging to be poured over chicken, pasta, rice, and more!
    Check out this recipe
    Pouring garlic parmesan sauce over sliced chicken cordon bleu
    Bearnaise Sauce
    Creamy, rich Bearnaise sauce is only a few steps away with this Easy Bearnaise Sauce Recipe! This tangy and delicious sauce has a history of being hard to make, but I promise with this easy recipe it'll be perfect every time- with only six ingredients!
    Check out this recipe
    a spoon full of bearnaise sauce over a turquoise gravy boat filled with bearnaise sauce
    Buttermilk Ranch
    Never buy bottled dressing again! My homemade buttermilk ranch dressing makes 2 cups in just 5 minutes, for the best recipe for ranch you will every try!
    Check out this recipe
    ranch in the middle of chicken wings
    a turquoise gravy boat filled with bearnaise sauce resting on a grey towel, with a shallot, spoon and herbs in the background

    Chicken Sauce Recipe Tips

    • Choose a sauce based on the sides you'll be serving! Roasted vegetables and pasta are incredible with cream sauce, while you might prefer to serve chicken and fries with a dipping sauce.
    • These sauces are perfect for chicken, but it's never a bad idea to make extra to serve with other proteins in the following days!
    • Most sauces are perfect for making ahead, but avoid this with Bearnaise or other egg-heavy sauces. They won't reheat well, and are best served fresh!
    • For butter-based pan sauces, good butter matters! A quality butter will make a big difference, so it's worth picking up something nice.

    Easy Chicken Sauce FAQs

    How do you make plain chicken taste good?

    Plain chicken quickly transforms into delicious, flavorful chicken with the right sauce! For chicken, it's really all about the sauce. Sauces for chicken breasts take into account the meat being mild and bring tons of flavor!

    What spices go well with chicken?

    Chicken is a great canvas for most spices, as it's naturally very mild and picks up flavors well. Really, any spice will work great! For some classics, however, I love using garlic, thyme, parmesan, and lemon! Paprika, curry powder, and mustard are also great combinations.

    How to cook chicken breasts so they are moist and tender?

    Chicken can be tough to get right! As a poultry product it must be cooked to 165°F, but overcooking it renders the meat tough and dry. A great way to make sure it stays moist is to cook the chicken in sauce! This will serve two purposes, keeping the meat moist while also letting it soak up the flavors.

    Why is chick-fil-a sauce so good?

    Chick-fil-a sauce is a combination of mustard, BBQ, egg, salt, and sugar, giving it a combination of flavors that are great with chicken- and so much salt and sugar that it tricks your brain into craving it! By making it at home, you can get all that delicious flavor without dousing it in salt and fat. It's a win-win!

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    Easy Chicken Sauces

    Isabel Laessig
    Never serve bland chicken again with my master post of all the best Easy Chicken Sauces! Flavor has never been so easy!
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    Cook Time 10 minutes mins
    Total Time 10 minutes mins
    Course Sauce
    Cuisine American
    Servings 2 cups
    Calories 546 kcal

    Equipment

    • Skillet

    Ingredients
      

    • 1 lemon
    • 8 Tablespoons butter divided into 5 tablespoons and 3 tablespoons
    • 1 Tablespoon garlic minced
    • 1 cup white wine or chicken broth
    • ½ cup heavy cream or half & half
    • salt and pepper to taste

    Instructions
     

    • In a skillet over medium heat, melt 5 Tablespoons of butter and add minced garlic.
      8 Tablespoons butter, 1 Tablespoon garlic
      garlic and butter in pan
    • Cook the garlic for 2-3 minutes, then squeeze in lemon juice.
      1 lemon
      squeezing lemon into garlic and butter in pan
    • Continue cooking for 2-3 minutes, then add the white wine and stir.
      1 cup white wine
      adding white wine to lemon butter sauce in pan
    • Simmer for 2-3 minutes, then add in remaining butter and season with salt and pepper.
      8 Tablespoons butter, salt and pepper
      melting butter into pan for lemon garlic butter sauce
    • Slowly stir in the heavy cream, and mix well. Serve, and enjoy!
      ½ cup heavy cream
      adding heavy cream to lemon garlic butter sauce

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    Notes

    • Choose a sauce based on the sides you'll be serving! Roasted vegetables and pasta are incredible with cream sauce, while you might prefer to serve chicken and fries with a dipping sauce.
    • These sauces are perfect for chicken, but it's never a bad idea to make extra to serve with other proteins in the following days!
    • Most sauces are perfect for making ahead, but avoid this with Bearnaise or other egg-heavy sauces. They won't reheat well, and are best served fresh!
    • For butter-based pan sauces, good butter matters! A quality butter will make a big difference, so it's worth picking up something nice.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1cupCalories: 546kcalCarbohydrates: 11gProtein: 2gFat: 47gSaturated Fat: 30gCholesterol: 136mgSodium: 336mgPotassium: 212mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 1545IUVitamin C: 31mgCalcium: 68mgIron: 1mg
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