Thai Dipping Sauce For Chicken
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Thai dipping sauce for chicken is a delicious blend of subtle sweetness, and balanced spicy and tangy notes. It’s ideal as a condiment for appetizers, skewers, and grilled and oven-baked meats.
About Thai dipping sauce for chicken
Bringing you my very own creation: an irresistible chicken dipping sauce, a perfect match with my oven-baked chicken recipe. This dip brings out amazing flavors with simple ingredients.
Making it as a breeze. I use palm sugar for a caramel-like sweetness, tamarind paste for a tangy note, and red chili flakes for spiciness.
The result is a sticky, sweet, Thai dipping sauce that goes with just about anything! You can drizzle it over chicken skewers, use it as a dressing for a chicken salad, or pair them with dumplings.
Why try this recipe
- This spicy Thai sauce for chicken is incredibly versatile. Drizzle it, dress it, drip it. Its flavors pair with everything.
- It takes just under 10 minutes to whip up, and there’s little cleanup to do.
- Making homemade dipping sauces is a much healthier option than store bought alternatives like sriracha sauce. Store bought chicken dipping sauces often contain preservatives and high levels of sugar. When you make your own dip, you control the ingredients.
- You get to experiment with different flavors. Add your favorite herbs and spices and get creative!
Ingredients
For the exact measurements, please scroll down to the recipe card at the bottom of the page.
- Tamarind paste – Tamarind paste brings a tangy and sour flavor to the sauce.
- Palm sugar – Palm sugar is a natural sweetener, it’s a healthier alternative to white sugar or brown sugar. We often use it in Thai cuisine for its rich caramel-like sweet flavor.
- Fish sauce – Fish sauce is a staple in Southeast Asian cuisine for its umami and salty flavor.
- Culantro – Culantro is also sometimes referred to as “Mexican coriander”.
- Red chili flakes
- Water
All ingredients can be found at Asian grocery stores, or you can order them online.
Step-by-step instructions
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Warm the tamarind paste, palm sugar, fish sauce, and water in a cooking pot or non-stick skillet over medium heat.
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Once the palm sugar is completely dissolved, the sauce will begin to thicken. At this point, introduce dried chili flakes and stir them in.
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Remove from heat and allow the sauce to cool down. Just before serving, sprinkle with strips of chopped culantro.
How to serve
After making the chicken dip, transfer to a sauce cup or a dipping bowl. Optionally, garnish with chopped culantro leaves and add a lime wedge.
Serving suggestions:
How to store
This Thai dipping sauce is best stored in your refrigerator. Transfer it into a clean, airtight container like a mason jar or a plastic container. It’s best to use this dip within 1 to 2 weeks. Avoid storing with garnished herbs.
Tip: If the sauce thickens while storing, just reheat it slightly on the stovetop over medium heat before serving.
Frequently asked questions (FAQ’s)
Can I make this recipe in advance?
Yes, you can make this sauce ahead of time and store it in your fridge in an airtight container. When you’re ready to serve, simply reheat it on the stovetop over medium heat.
Can I make this into a vegetarian dipping sauce?
Yes, you can substitute the fish sauce with soy sauce or a vegetarian fish sauce.
Is this dipping sauce spicy?
The spiciness depends on the amount of red chili flakes used. If you follow the exact quantities listed in the recipe card, the outcome will be a medium spicy dip.
More Thai dipping sauces you’ll love
- Thai green chili sauce – Made with a bunch of fresh green chilies, a dash of fish sauce, a few squeezes of lime juice, and fresh herbs and spices.
- Sweet chili sauce – This nam chim kai is easy to make, it’s the perfect accompaniment for your favorite starters, finger food, or snacks.
- Authentic peanut sauce – My grandmother makes the best peanut sauce, and in this recipe I share all her secrets.
- Nam jim jaew – A traditional Thai condiment to pair with any kind of grilled meat.
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Thai Dipping Sauce For Chicken
Description
This Thai dipping sauce for chicken can be used with any kind of meat, appetizers, or snacks.
Ingredients
Instructions
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Warm the tamarind paste, palm sugar, fish sauce, and water in a cooking pot or non-stick skillet over medium heat.
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Once the palm sugar is completely dissolved, the sauce will begin to thicken. At this point, introduce dried chili flakes and stir them in.
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Remove from heat and allow the sauce to cool down. Just before serving, sprinkle with strips of chopped culantro.
Servings 1
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 129kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 0.2g1%
- Saturated Fat 0.1g1%
- Total Carbohydrate 32.1g11%
- Dietary Fiber 1.5g6%
- Sugars 27.5g
- Protein 2.7g6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Note
- Use the nutrition card in this recipe as a guideline.
- Adjust the spiciness by adding more or less red chili flakes.
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