Go Back

Best Sauce for All Your Chicken Tenders

This versatile chicken tender sauce is a creamy, tangy, and slightly sweet dip that pairs perfectly with crispy chicken tenders.

Equipment

  • - Small mixing bowl
  • - Whisk or spoon
  • Measuring cups and spoons

Ingredients
  

  • - 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • - 2 tbsp ketchup
  • - 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
  • - 1 tbsp honey
  • - 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar or lemon juice
  • - 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • - 1/4 tsp smoked paprika optional
  • - Pinch of salt and pepper to taste

Instructions
 

  • **Combine the Ingredients:**
  • In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, ketchup, Dijon mustard, honey, apple cider vinegar, garlic powder, smoked paprika (if using), salt, and pepper.
  • **Adjust Seasoning:**
  • Taste the sauce and adjust the sweetness, tanginess, or spice level to your preference by adding more honey, vinegar, or paprika.
  • **Chill:**
  • Cover and refrigerate the sauce for at least 15 minutes to let the flavors meld together.
  • **Serve:**
  • Serve the sauce alongside freshly cooked chicken tenders and enjoy!