Dave’s Hot Chicken Sauce Recipe

I have so many memories of eating at Dave’s Hot Chicken, even though they are not that old. But I love their plates, especially their tenders and fries. I mean, who doesn’t love them? But they also have a delicious sauce that adds an awesome taste to the burgers, tenders, and chips as well. In my opinion, Dave’s Hot Chicken Sauce is one of the main factors that make their food more delicious.

Creating this copycat of Dave’s Hot Chicken Sauce Recipe was quite a challenge for me. I found myself in a friendly disagreement with a friend who insisted that the sauce needed chipotle sauce, but I wasn’t convinced. So, we decided to settle it with a challenge: who could make the perfect version of Dave’s Hot Chicken Sauce?

Even though I had already heard some information about the ingredients used in Dave’s Hot Chicken Sauce on Reddit, I love experimenting with copycat recipes. So, I got my hands on the original Dave’s Hot Chicken Sauce, kept tasting it, and then set out to make my own version.

Each time I added an ingredient, I kept tasting it until finally, I managed to recreate it almost perfectly, just like the original. I was overjoyed, and of course, I won the challenge against my friends. Now, I have a free meal waiting for me at Dave’s Hot Chicken, all without spending a penny.

What is Dave’s Hot Chicken Sauce Recipe?

Dave’s Hot Chicken Sauce is a sauce served with every meal at Dave’s Hot Chicken food chain, The sauce is so tasty and makes their meals perfect, most people use this sauce as a dipping for chicken tenders served at them and chips as well, The sauce has that sweet, tangy and a little bit just little spicy taste as well, The sauce loved by a lot of people even that some goes to Dave’s Hot Chicken just for it.

Ingredients

• 5 red chili peppers
• 4 cloves of garlic
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar
• 1 tablespoon honey (optional)
• 1/4 cup mayonnaise

Kitchen Equipment Needed

• Medium saucepan
• Wooden spoon
• Blender or immersion blender
• Glass jar or bottle for storage

How to Make Dave’s Hot Chicken Sauce Recipe?

Step 1:

First, Take the red chili peppers and remove their stems, then chop them up a bit. Next, peel and chop the garlic cloves.

Step 2:

Now, heat some olive oil in a pan. Add the peppers and garlic and cook them for about 2-3 minutes. Then, add some salt, pepper, and apple cider vinegar and let it cook for 5 minutes.

Step 3:

After that, put it in a blender and blend it until it turns so smooth. Now add some mayonnaise and blend it again until everything is mixed very well.

Step 4:

If you want the sauce to be more sweet, add some honey and blend it one more time. Finally, pour the sauce into your jar and put it in the fridge to cool down. Enjoy.

Some Tips!

• Don’t forget to remove the seeds from the chili peppers before chopping them.
• TRry to Chop the chili peppers and garlic evenly to ensure they cook and blend smoothly.
• Add salt and pepper gradually, and keep tasting every time you add a new ingredient, Remember, you can always add more, but you can’t take it out.
• If you love your sauce to be more creamy, try to add more mayonnaise. and for more sweetness add more honey.

How to store leftovers?

To store leftovers of Dave’s Hot Chicken Sauce, transfer them to a clean, airtight container. Place the container in the refrigerator, where the sauce will stay fresh for 4 to one week.

What to Pair with this Dave’s Hot Chicken Sauce?

At Dave’s Hot Chicken, the sauce is served with all their meals, So it’s perfect with tender fried chicken, crispy French fries, or a spicy chicken sandwich, a dollop of Dave’s Hot Chicken Sauce for sure will adds that missing taste. Also, you can try it with some Baked BBQ Wings or drizzled-over nachos. I’m sure that this Dave’s Hot Chicken Sauce will make your dishes more delicious especially if you use it on this kind of dish.

FAQ

Is Dave’s Hot Chicken Sauce spicy?

Yes, Dave’s Hot Chicken Sauce has a bit of spiciness, but it’s not overwhelmingly spicy.

What does Dave’s Hot Chicken Sauce taste like?

Dave’s Hot Chicken Sauce brings that sweet, tangy, and spicy taste at once which makes it perfect.

Can I freeze Dave’s Hot Chicken Sauce?

I will not suggest it, It’s best enjoyed fresh from the refrigerator for optimal flavor.

Can I make substitutions in the recipe?

Yes, you can use Greek yogurt instead of mayonnaise for a lighter version of the sauce, or replace white vinegar with apple cider vinegar if that’s what you have on hand.

Conclusion

I guess now you have a perfect copycat of Dave’s Hot Chicken Sauce recipe to make at home, Give it a try, and let us know how you like to use it in the comments below! Don’t forget to share this recipe with your friends and subscribe to my blog for more delicious and creamy famous sauces.