Spicy Chicken Sticks with 3 Dipping Sauces

Elevate your snacking game with these Spicy Chicken Sticks with 3 Dipping Sauces—a bold and flavorful dish that’s perfect for parties, weeknight dinners, or game-day feasts! Juicy chicken tenders are marinated in a tantalizing blend of paprika, cayenne pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder, then baked or grilled to sizzling perfection. But the real star here is the trio of homemade dipping sauces: a creamy Garlic Herb Sauce, a sweet and tangy Zesty Honey Mustard Sauce, and a fiery yet smooth Creamy Sriracha Sauce. This easy, crowd-pleasing recipe comes together in just 35 minutes and offers the perfect combination of spice, zest, and creaminess. Serve these skewers hot with their flavorful accompaniments for a fun, shareable meal that satisfies every craving!

Nutriscore Rating: 62/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 500 grams chicken tenders (boneless, skinless)
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 0.5 teaspoons cayenne pepper
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoons black pepper
• 0.5 cup plain Greek yogurt
• 0.25 cup mayonnaise
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley (chopped)
• 1 teaspoon minced garlic
• 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
• 2 tablespoons honey
• 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
• 1 tablespoon yellow mustard
• 2 tablespoons sriracha
• 0.25 cup sour cream

Directions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 200°C (400°F) or heat a grill pan over medium-high heat.

Step 2

In a large bowl, combine olive oil, paprika, cayenne pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper to create a marinade.

Step 3

Add chicken tenders to the bowl and toss to coat evenly. Let it marinate for 10-15 minutes while preparing the dipping sauces.

Step 4

For the Garlic Herb Sauce: In a small bowl, mix Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, parsley, minced garlic, and lemon juice. Stir well and set aside.

Step 5

For the Zesty Honey Mustard Sauce: In another bowl, combine honey, Dijon mustard, and yellow mustard. Whisk until smooth and set aside.

Step 6

For the Creamy Sriracha Sauce: In a third bowl, mix sriracha, sour cream, and a pinch of salt. Stir until well combined and set aside.

Step 7

Thread the marinated chicken tenders onto wooden or metal skewers.

Step 8

Bake the chicken skewers in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, flipping halfway through, or grill them for 6-8 minutes per side until fully cooked and slightly charred.

Step 9

Remove the chicken sticks from the heat and let them rest for 2-3 minutes.

Step 10

Serve the spicy chicken sticks hot with the three dipping sauces on the side.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(877.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1872.5

Total Fat 99.1g	0%
Saturated Fat 14.9g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g
Cholesterol 496.1mg	0%
Sodium 4661.5mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 69.2g	0%
Dietary Fiber 3.4g	0%
Total Sugars 45.9g
Protein 170.4g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 258.5mg	0%
Iron 7.4mg	0%
Potassium 1863.7mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 48.2%

Protein: 36.8%

Carbs: 15.0%