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A small white bowl of creamy orange chipotle mayo sauce with a small spoon

Dave's Hot Chicken Sauce (Copycat)

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Copycat Dave's Hot Chicken sauce: creamy mayonnaise with chipotle in adobo, cayenne, paprika, honey and pickle juice. Makes about 8 servings.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Chill 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course Sauce
Cuisine American
Servings 8 servings
Calories 104 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 to 2 tablespoons chipotle peppers in adobo finely chopped
  • 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 to 2 teaspoons honey
  • 1 teaspoon pickle juice or lemon juice
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder

Instructions
 

  • Add the mayonnaise and chopped chipotle peppers to a bowl.
  • Mix in the cayenne pepper and paprika.
  • Stir in the honey and pickle juice.
  • Add the garlic powder and onion powder and mix until smooth and fully combined.
  • Taste and adjust: more chipotle or cayenne for heat, more honey for sweetness.
  • Refrigerate for 15 minutes before serving.

Notes

Copycat-style; Dave's Hot Chicken does not publish its recipe. Keep covered in the refrigerator; do not leave out more than 2 hours. Does not freeze well.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 104kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 0.3gFat: 10.7gSodium: 117mgFiber: 0.4gSugar: 1.4g

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