Homemade Barbecue Sauce for Crispy Chicken Strips

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This homemade barbecue sauce is thick, loaded with flavor, and easy to make. Serve it with ready-to-cook Tyson® Crispy Chicken Strips for a simple weeknight meal the family will love. Homemade barbecue sauce lets you control the ingredients, and along with it, the flavor and quality of the sauce. I’ve experimented with different spices and ingredients, and found the recipe below has the best flavors and thickness. It has rich tomato flavors balanced with tang, sweetness, and spiciness. It’s the perfect complement to Tyson® Crispy Chicken Strips.

What to Serve with Barbecue Sauce

It works great as a dipping and finishing sauce. In fact, it’s amazing with the new Tyson® Crispy Chicken Strips. With a new and improved recipe, these Crispy Chicken Strips are perfectly seasoned and now even crispier.  I was amazed at how tender the meat was, while the breading was thick and crispy. Even better, it’s 100% natural, minimally process, and the all white meat chicken never contains antibiotics. It’s also an excellent source of protein. They are also ready to cook and make dinner quick and easy. Simply bake or heat using the desired method for Crispy Chicken Strips that you can dip into homemade barbecue sauce. Look for them in the frozen chicken section at a Target near you.
Serve these Crispy Chicken Strips with the homemade barbecue sauce recipe below for a truly delicious family meal that is quick, easy and requires little cleanup.

Homemade Barbecue Sauce

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped 
• 5 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon crushed red pepper flakes
• 1 cup ketchup, use Paleo/sugar-free if possible
• 1 cup water
• 3 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
• 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
• 2 tablespoons packed brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon hot sauce

1. Cook Tyson® Crispy Chicken Strips according to package directions.
2. Meanwhile: Heat olive oil in a medium saucepan to medium heat. Add onion and garlic and cook for about 5 minutes until tender, string often. 
3. Stir in red pepper flakes and cook 1 minute more. 
4. Add remaining ingredients. Bring to boil a low boil, stirring often. Reduce to low and simmer uncovered for 10 to 15 minutes or until thickened.
5. Remove from heat and let cool slightly. Use an immersion blender or transfer to a blender and process until onions are smooth.
6. Use as a marinade for meat or as a dipping sauce.