31 Best Chicken Tenders Dipping Sauce Recipes

Nothing makes chicken tenders more delicious than a good dipping sauce. If you love dipping your tenders then here are 31 of the best Chicken Tenders Dipping Sauce Recipes that everyone will enjoy.

Sure you can buy a store bought sauce. But it’s so easy to whip up your own sauces at home and at a fraction of the cost of store bought sauces. Give one of these sauces a try. Your family and your taste buds will thank you!

Chicken Tenders Dipping Sauce Recipes

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Everyone has a favorite dipping sauce for their chicken tenders. These include sauces that you probably already have in your refrigerator:

  • BBQ Sauce
  • Ranch Dressing
  • Ketchup

If you’re looking for something a bit different then try making some of these homemade sauces. Most of them take easy to find ingredients and you may already have many of them in your kitchen. You’ll find the variety of sauces you can make better than any store-bought sauce you can find.

These homemade sauces can easily be stored in your refrigerator for a week or more.

What to serve with dipping sauces?

Don’t just save the sauce for chicken tenders or chicken nuggets. Try using these sauces on other foods such as:

Chicken – try just about any type of chicken with these sauces including crispy chicken tenders, chicken fingers, chicken fries, crispy chicken strips, store bought or homemade chicken nuggets and popcorn chicken. You can even dip your chicken wings or fried chicken. Try using these sauces to top your chicken sandwich.

Vegetables – these sauces aren’t just made for chicken. Use them as a dipping sauce for your favorite vegetables. Try any of these sauces with fresh cucumber slices, baby carrots or carrot sticks, broccoli florets, cauliflower florets, cherry tomatoes, celery sticks and any other fresh vegetables that you love to eat.

Other favorite finger foods – here’s some other foods that we love to dip in these sauces:

Zucchini Fries – baked or cooked in the air fryer these zucchini fries go great with a good dipping sauce.

French Fries and Onion Rings – always tasty with a dipping sauce.

Mozzarella Sticks – you don’t have to stick with marinara as a dipping sauce. Mozzarella sticks taste great with so many of these sauces.

Nothing makes chicken tenders more delicious than a good dipping sauce. Try these easy to make, delicious chicken dipping sauces. 

If you’re looking for an easy dinner serve up several of these versatile dipping sauce in a small bowl with a side of fresh vegetables to use as dippers. 

Try serving a salad as your side dish since many of these sauces also taste great as a salad dressing. Choose your favorite bagged salad mix to make this into a quick meal to serve on busy weeknights.

Easy Southern Comeback Sauce Recipe
If you are looking for a sauce that can be served with a variety of foods as well as used as a tasty dip then this easy Southern styled Comeback Sauce Recipe is one you will make again and again!
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Whole30 Mango Dressing
This Mango Dressing is unique and flavorful! It pairs perfectly with chicken, making it a great dip for your chicken tenders and nuggets.
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Flamethrower Sauce Copycat Sauce Recipe
If you like your dipping sauce spicy then this is the sauce for you! This homemade Flamethrower Sauce Copycat Recipe is inspired by Dairy Queen Flamethrower Sauce and is packed with chipotle flavor.
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Easy Sugarfree BBQ Sauce Recipe (Keto)
If you would love a homemade BBQ sauce without lots of added sugar then whip up a batch of this sugar free sauce. It makes a perfect dipping sauce as well as a topping for sandwiches (chicken, burger, etc).
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Hawaiian Pineapple BBQ Sauce
This quick and easy Hawaiian BBQ Sauce is sweet and spicy at the same time. It can be frozen so make a double batch to use for later. This sweet barbecue sauce is a winner!
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Easy Homemade Tonkatsu Sauce
Tonkatsu Sauce is a sweet and tangy Japanese condiment, similar to BBQ sauce, that perfectly complements fried dishes like Tonkatsu, Chicken Katsu and crispy chicken tenders. This sauce is a delightful blend of savory flavors with a hint of umami.
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Copycat McDonald’s Big Mac Sauce Recipe
This Copycat Big Mac sauce isn't just for burgers. It's so amazingly good with chicken (tenders, nuggets, wings and sandwiches). We use this sauce on so many things!
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Easy Yuzu Aioli
Yuzu Aioli, or Yuzu Mayonnaise, is an easy and delicious sauce that can be used in sandwiches, burgers with grilled vegetables or as a dipping sauce for chicken tenders.
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Easy Homemade Ketchup
Calling all ketchup lovers! Give this homemade ketchup recipe a try. All it takes is tomato paste, apple cider vinegar and a few spices to make your own at home. So easy and perfect for dipping.
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Easy Homemade Buffalo Sauce
This is the best homemade buffalo sauce recipe you can make. It is made just as you want, with the right spice. This sauce is ideal for buffalo chicken wings, chicken breasts, burgers, and chicken tenders.
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Copycat Keto Big Mac Sauce Recipe
Are you Keto chicken tender lover? Then keep it keto with this easy to make keto Big Mac Sauce. Tastes just as good as the regular high carb sauce. You'll never know it's keto!
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Creamy Avocado Yogurt Dip Recipe
Avocado, cilantro, lime and spices make up this creamy Avocado Yogurt dip that makes a flavorful dipping sauce for your chicken.
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Easy Peanut Sauce Recipe
Try this easy Peanut Sauce for something different to use to dip your chicken tenders, It makes me think of eating Pad Thai chicken.
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Fermented Jalapeno Hot Sauce
Add a dash or two of this Fermented Jalapeno Hot Sauce to your crispy chicken tenders and nuggets to get them a bit of heat.
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Easy Cilantro Chimichurri Sauce
If you are a cilantro lover then this Chimichurri sauce will make a unique dipping sauce for your chicken. It's so flavorful and is perfectly spiced to go with just about any type of chicken. Great for dipping tenders and drizzled over your favorite wings.
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Poblano Cream Sauce
Poblano cream sauce (also called poblano cream) is a delicious creamy sauce made from roasted poblano peppers, spices and some sort of cream (we use sour cream for ours.)
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Bang Bang Sauce
Bang Bang Sauce is a blend of spicy blend of sriracha and chili garlic sauce with a hint of sweetness. This spicy mayonnaise sauce is one that we love to serve with our chicken tenders.
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Alabama White BBQ Sauce
If you’re looking for a unique barbecue sauce recipe with plenty of sweetness and the perfect touch of heat, look no further than this tasty Alabama White BBQ Sauce. It makes a great dipping sauce.
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Cilantro Lime Dressing and Dipping Sauce
Insanely delicious, this Whole30 Cilantro Lime Dressing will wow your tastebuds! Not only tastes great as a dressing but is just as delicious as a dipping sauce.
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Tzatziki Sauce
This easy homemade tzatziki sauce has just 6 ingredients and can be made in half an hour or less. It's a delicious dipping sauce for chicken tenders, vegetables and so much more!
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Peruvian Yellow Sauce
Ají Amarillo Sauce – Peruvian Yellow Sauce – is a creamy, mildly spicy sauce elevates your chicken, vegetables or any other type of meat.
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Cajun Sauce
This Cajun Sauce is a super easy condiment that you can use in so many ways! Use it as a dipping sauce for things like chicken tenders, chicken nuggets and even wings.
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Tandoori Mayonnaise
Tandoori mayo is a flavorful condiment that combines aromatic spices with creamy mayonnaise. It adds a tangy and slightly spicy kick to your chicken.
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Blooming Onion Sauce
Blooming Onion Sauce is a copycat version of the Outback Steakhouse dipping sauce perfect for their famous bloomin onion. This flavorful sauce also makes a delicious dipping sauce for your chicken tenders and nuggets.
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Easy Honey Chipotle Sauce
Sweet, smoky, tangy, and fiery, this super Easy Honey Chipotle Sauce is perfect for everything from coating chicken wings to dipping your chicken tenders.
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The Best Spicy Sweet Chili Sauce (Easy Recipe!)
Learn how to make sweet chili sauce with this easy, step by step recipe. It pairs with so many different dishes. Try dipping your chicken tenders in this sauce or drizzle it over your favorite types of chickens.
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Best Tartar Sauce Recipe
Tartar sauce isn't just for fish. The tangy sauce also makes a delicious dipping sauce for your chicken. Give it a try!
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Homemade Spicy Honey Mustard Sauce Recipe
Looking for a sweet and spicy twist on traditional honey mustard? Try this delicious spicy honey mustard recipe! Made with a blend of honey, dijon mustard, hot sauce, and spices, this sauce is perfect for dipping, drizzling, or marinating on your chicken tenders.
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Mustard BBQ Sauce
Tangy yet sweet, mustard BBQ sauce has a yellow mustard base that’s sweetened with honey and brown sugar. It’s delicious slathered on everything from pulled pork to veggie to chicken tenders.
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Hearty Marinara Sauce
Hearty marinara sauce is a delicious Italian sauce made with hand-crushed tomatoes, sautéed garlic and onion, rich olive oil, fresh basil, and flavorful Italian herbs. It makes a great dipping sauce for your chicken tenders.
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Smash Burger Sauce
This make-ahead creamy, tangy smash burger sauce comes together in less than ten minutes! It's not just for burgers. Try dipping your chicken tenders in this creamy sauce.
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How to store your sauce:

Store your favorite sauces in an airtight container or cover with a piece of plastic wrap and store in the refrigerator. Many of these sauces can be stored for a week or more.

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Chicken Tenders Dipping Sauce

This chicken tenders dipping sauce is a twist on the Southern styled Comeback Sauce. It's perfect for dipping your chicken tenders, strips and nuggets as well as using it to top a chicken sandwich.
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Course: Sauce
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Chicken, chicken nuggets, chicken tenders, salad dressing
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Prep Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 10 minutes
Servings: 6
Calories: 134kcal

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 2 tablespoons ketchup
  • 1 tablespoons hot sauce
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1/2 teaspoon Black Pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon Garlic Powder

Instructions

  • In a medium bowl, combine the mayonnaise, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, and hot sauce. Stir the mixture thoroughly until all the ingredients are well blended and the sauce has a smooth consistency.
    1/2 cup mayonnaise, 2 tablespoons ketchup, 1 tablespoons hot sauce, 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • Add the garlic powder, and onion powder to the bowl, stirring continuously to evenly distribute the spices.
    1/2 teaspoon Black Pepper, 1/2 teaspoon Garlic Powder
  • Cover the bowl with plastic wrap or transfer to a container with a lid. Refrigerate the sauce for at least an hour before serving, allowing the flavors to blend.

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 134kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 0.3g | Fat: 14g | Fiber: 0.1g
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