This sweet and spicy apricot dipping sauce is delicious with chicken nuggets, coconut shrimp or bacon-wrapped shrimp with cream cheese. It's sweet, sour, fruity and spicy. And you only need a few simple pantry ingredients to make it.
For more sweet, tangy and spicy flavors also check out this pineapple jalapeno chicken!
Recipe ingredients and notes:
- The amount of adobo sauce listed in the recipe will yield a mildly spicy sauce. If you would like it spicier, stir in more adobo sauce to taste.
How to make it:
- Add all ingredients to a mixing bowl.
- Whisk until well combined.
How to use it:
Serve as a dipping sauce with chicken nuggets, chicken tenders, coconut shrimp, stuffed shrimp, cream cheese wontons and more.
How to store it:
Store the sauce in an airtight container in the fridge. Let the sauce come up to room temperature before serving.
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Sweet and Spicy Apricot Dipping Sauce
This easy apricot dipping sauce has the perfect balance of sweet, sour and spicy flavors. It’s delicious with chicken nuggets or coconut shrimp.
Rate this Recipe Print Equipment:
- measuring cups and spoons
- mixing bowl
- whisk
Ingredients:
- ¼ cup apricot preserves
- ¼ teaspoon onion powder
- 2 teaspoons adobo sauce* (from a can of chipotle peppers in adobo sauce)
- ¼ teaspoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
Instructions:
- Add all ingredients to a bowl and whisk together until well combined.
- Store the sauce in an airtight container in the fridge. Let warm up to room temperature before serving.
Notes:
*Two teaspoons adobo sauce will yield a mildly spicy sauce. If you would like it spicier, stir in more adobo sauce to taste.
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