10 Chicken Breast Sauce Recipes

Tired of the same old fried, baked, and grilled breasts? Transform a boring dinner into a rich palette of flavors with these simple sauces for any occasion.

American barbecue sauce

Claire's BBQ sauce is five ingredients and easy to make: simply stir over low heat until thickened. Brush it on chicken before roasting or grilling. This sauce can be refrigerated for up to a week or frozen for up to six months.

Recipe: American barbecue sauce

Classic pesto sauce

Add an Italian twist to your chicken dinner with this simple pesto sauce: basil, pecorino cheese, pine nuts, garlic, and olive oil. Drizzle the rich sauce over chicken, pasta, or vegetables.

Recipe: Classic pesto sauce

Horseradish cream sauce

Sour cream, tangy horseradish, tart white wine vinegar, and spicy Dijon mustard balance each other in this Elton sauce. Serve with chicken or breaded chicken fingers and refrigerate for up to three weeks.

Recipe: Horseradish cream sauce

Peanut sauce

Give chicken breast a touch of exotic flavor with this nutty sauce made with spicy red curry paste and thick coconut cream. Drizzle the sauce over the chicken or serve it over lettuce or shredded cabbage for an Asian-inspired salad.

Recipe: Peanut sauce

Mango salsa sauce

Bring a Caribbean twist to your meals with Ellie Krieger's sweet and tangy mango salsa. Serve over chicken for a fresh, light dinner, and serve leftovers with crispy corn chips.

Recipe: Mango salsa sauce

Beurre Blanc sauce

Hollandaise sauce, or beurre blanc, is a classic French sauce that will enhance the flavor of any chicken dish. Sauté shallots in white wine, then stir in lemon juice, cream, and butter. We also recommend trying this sauce over roasted or steamed vegetables.

Recipe: Beurre Blanc sauce

Garlic sauce

Make baked chicken even more delicious with Bobby Flay's Roasted Garlic Sauce, which combines roasted garlic and shallots with chicken broth and port wine.

Recipe: Garlic sauce

Chimichurri sauce

This classic Argentine sauce, made with parsley, garlic, oil, vinegar, and jalapeño, is typically served with grilled meats but can also be used as a marinade.

Recipe: Chimichurri sauce

Tomato sauce without heat treatment

This sauce is made with chopped tomatoes, basil, Parmesan, and olive oil. It can be drizzled over pasta or chicken for a simple version of chicken Parmesan.

Recipe: Tomato sauce without heat treatment

Apple, Onion, and Apple Cider Vinegar Sauce

If you're looking for a sauce that can also serve as a side dish, try this version using onions, apple slices, and apple cider vinegar. The apples and red onion add sweetness, while the apple cider vinegar adds tartness. It's an easy way to make a simple baked chicken dinner special.

Recipe: Apple, Onion, and Apple Cider Vinegar Sauce