Dave’s Hot Chicken Sauce Recipe

Los Angeles might be known for its Hollywood film industry and its lavish, unique culture, but one thing that recently caught up in the craze is its Nashville-style hot chicken. The burning-the-tongue sensation while devouring a hot chicken has become millennial entertainment. There might be lots of hot chicken restaurant chains across Los Angeles, Dave’s hot chicken can be termed as McDonald’s hot chicken. What makes their hot chicken recipe unique? Their sauce. They have seven ranges of spiciness_ from no spice to the reaper. If you have already signed up in their fan club, you might want to try Dave’s hot chicken sauce recipe. 

Let’s drag this recipe out of Dave’s hot chicken secret menu and replicate them with simple ingredients at home. 

What is Dave’s Sauce Made Out of?

Mayonnaise: This white and creamy dressing is a must-have condiment in every fried, junk food. For this Dave’s insanity sauce, you need 1 cup of mayonnaise. You can make it at home or use your favorite brand. 

Butter: Add 4 oz of vegan or grass-fed butter. 

Dijon Mustard: This mustard is pale, yellow in color, and slightly spicier than the regular mustard. For some spicy kick, I recommend 2 tbsp of Dijon mustard. If you can’t get your hand in this, you can substitute it for yellow mustard. 

Mustard: Even if you add Dijon mustard, regular mustard is a must. 2 tbsp of mustard of your favorite brand. 

Paprika: Hot chicken without smoky, fiery flavor is like fries without ketchup, right? 1 tbsp of paprika will give the sauce a fiery-red exterior and smoky-hot texture. 

Onion Powder: Onion powder has that strong onion flavor that regular onion can’t provide. Add 1 tbsp of onion powder. 

Cayenne Pepper Powder: Whenever we hear spicy, we think of cayenne pepper, am I right? This spicy, fruity flavor is a must-add-on in this Dave’s hot chicken sauce recipe. Just sprinkle ½ tbsp of cayenne pepper powder.

Dried Parsley: For an herby, leafy texture, add 2 tbsp of dried parsley. 

Garlic powder: Garlic powder adds a concentrated flavor of garlic, that gives a sweet, yet assertive taste to the dish. Add 1 tbsp of garlic powder. 

Spicy Garlic B-dubs sauce: This sauce gives a spicy kick without overpowering the texture. For this recipe, you need 1 tbsp of this particular sauce. 

Garlic: Add 2 cloves of diced garlic for some juicy crunch in the sauce recipe. 

Brown sugar: Brown sugar will give the sauce a caramelized flavor and balance out the spice level. For this recipe, you will need 3 tbsp of brown sugar. 

Pickle juice: Vinegar-soaked pickle has been a great addition to the sauce for its strong tangy flavor. Pour 3 tbsp of pickle juice for a vinegary and salty taste in Dave’s hot chicken sauce recipe. 

Black pepper: American cuisine is somehow incomplete without a dash of black pepper in the recipe. Sprinkle 1 tbsp of freshly grounded black pepper in the recipe for some spicy kick. 

How to Make Dave’s Hot Chicken Sauce?

Step 1: In a saucepan, melt the vegan butter on low heat. 

Step 2: add brown sugar and caramelize it. Make sure it doesn’t burn. 

Step 3: Now, put the diced garlic and cook it until golden brown. 

Step 4: Add mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, and regular mustard. Whisk them properly. 

Step 5: sprinkle the powder above mentioned one by one. Don’t forget to keep whisking. 

Step 6: Stir until the sauce starts to shimmer. 

Step 7: let it cool down and pour it into the jar. 

Step 8: Serve them with the hot chicken.

Sum up: 

The best sauces are those that have a perfect balance of heat and sweetness. Something that won’t burn down your tongue, yet satisfy your spice craze. Dave’s hot chicken sauce is among the finest to satisfy your spice cravings. It has cayenne pepper, paprika, and black pepper which will take care of the spice while the brown sugar and mayonnaise will tone down the spiciness. So, roll up your sleeve and hop on to make this simple hot chicken sauce recipe.

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