What Sauce Goes with Karaage Chicken? (9 Best Sauces)

If you’ve been wondering what sauce to serve with karaage chicken, look no further!

I’ve got 9 delicious and easy-to-make sauces that will perfectly complement your karaage chicken.

So whether you’re looking for a dipping sauce or something to pour over your chicken, I’ve got you covered.

What Sauce Goes with Karaage Chicken?

The best sauce for karaage chicken is a soy and ginger sauce. This sauce is easy to make and can be used on other Japanese dishes as well. You can also use this sauce on grilled chicken or as a marinade.

As you can see, there are plenty of sauces that go well with karaage chicken.

Here are 9 of the best:

1. Honey, Soy and Garlic Sauce with Chilli and Lime

Sweet honey, salty soy, tangy lime and a kick of chilli all work together to create a delicious sauce that compliments karaage chicken perfectly.

The honey adds a touch of sweetness, the soy brings out the savory flavors of the chicken, the lime brightens everything up and the chilli gives it a little bit of heat.

This is a great sauce for those who like their food with a bit of an edge.

Pro Tip: If you want to really bring out the flavors of this sauce, try marinating your chicken in it for at least 30 minutes before cooking.

2. Spicy Mayo

If you like some heat with your karaage chicken, then you’ll love this pro tip: try using spicy mayo as a dipping sauce!

The creaminess of the mayo helps to temper the heat of the spices, while the spice level itself can vary depending on how much chili pepper you use.

This is a great way to add some extra flavor and zing to your karaage chicken without making it too spicy.

Pro Tip: If you want an extra crispy coating on your karaage chicken, try using cornstarch instead of flour.

3. Ponzu Sauce

I bet you’ve heard of ponzu sauce before – it’s a Japanese citrus-based sauce that’s tart, slightly sweet, and umami-packed.

It’s usually made with soy sauce, rice vinegar, dashi, and citrus juice like yuzu or sudachi.

Ponzu is a versatile condiment that can be used as a marinade, dipping sauce, or even a salad dressing.

And karaage chicken is the perfect dish to pair it with!

The two flavors compliment each other perfectly – the ponzu cuts through the richness of the fried chicken and the acidity helps to balance out the saltiness of the soy sauce.

Pro Tip: If you can’t find ponzu sauce at your local grocery store, you can easily make it at home by mixing together equal parts soy sauce, rice vinegar, and lemon juice.

4. Homemade Sweet and Spicy Teriyaki Sauce

Sure, you could go to the store to buy a bottle of teriyaki sauce, but it’s so easy to make at home, and you can control the level of sweetness and spiciness.

That way, it can be tailored to your liking.

Plus, homemade teriyaki sauce is super versatile and goes well with karaage chicken, grilled salmon, or even as a marinade for chicken or beef.

Pro Tip: To make a quick and easy sweet and spicy teriyaki sauce at home, mix 1/4 cup soy sauce, 1/4 cup brown sugar, 1 tablespoon rice vinegar, 1 teaspoon sriracha sauce, and 1 clove minced garlic in a small bowl. Whisk until the sugar has dissolved.

You can use this sauce immediately or store it in the fridge for up to 2 weeks.

5. Soy Sauce

Soy sauce is easy to find in most kitchens, and it’s a great way to add flavor to karaage chicken.

Karaage is Japanese fried chicken, and it’s usually made with boneless chicken thighs that are marinated in soy sauce, ginger, and garlic before being coated in potato starch and fried.

The soy sauce not only adds flavor to the marinade, but it also helps keep the chicken moist while it cooks.

Pro Tip: If you’re looking for an even crispier karaage chicken, try using cornstarch instead of potato starch.

6. Yakiniku Sauce

This sauce will really elevate the flavor of your karaage chicken.

Yakiniku sauce is a Japanese BBQ sauce that’s made with a base of soy sauce and mirin, then sweetened with sugar and given a little bit of acidity from rice vinegar.

The result is a slightly thick, sticky, sweet-and-sour sauce that’s perfect for dipping karaage chicken into.

7. BBQ Sauce

BBQ sauce just makes chicken taste better.

I don’t know what it is about the combination, but it’s my favorite way to eat chicken.

I love the way the sauce gets all over the place and you can just taste the smoky flavor of the grill in every bite.

Pro Tip: If you’re looking for a really good BBQ sauce, try making your own.

It’s not as hard as you think and you can customize it to your liking.

8. Honey Mustard Sauce

This sauce is not too spicy, not too sweet, and has the perfect consistency for dipping chicken strips or nuggets.

And it’s so easy to make!

I always have a jar of this sauce in my fridge because my family loves it so much.

We use it on everything from salads to sandwiches.

Pro Tip: If you want a slightly sweeter sauce, add a little more honey. If you want it spicier, add a little more mustard.

9. Sriracha Mayo

Spicy creamy Sriracha mayo is the perfect dipping sauce for karaage chicken.

Pro Tip: Make extra Sriracha mayo and use it as a condiment on sandwiches or wraps throughout the week.