Copycat Swiss Chalet Bbq Sauce Recipe

Recreate the legendary taste of Swiss Chalet's BBQ sauce with this winning recipe! Inspired by Kay Spicer's Toronto Star contest entry, this sauce is incredibly close to the real thing. Perfect for basting rotisserie chicken (or any grilled chicken!), and served on the side for dipping. Get ready for juicy, flavour-packed chicken that will have everyone asking for more!

Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 9 mins
Calories 43.2 kcal
Protein 0g
Rating 3.0 (7 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Copycat Swiss Chalet Bbq Sauce

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How to Make Copycat Swiss Chalet Bbq Sauce

  1. In a 1 1/2 quart saucepan, combine 1 cup water and 1 cup tomato juice.
  2. Add 1 cube (about 1 teaspoon) of chicken bouillon.
  3. Add 1 tablespoon paprika, 2 tablespoons brown sugar, 1 teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon dried basil, 1 teaspoon dried parsley, 1/2 teaspoon poultry seasoning, 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme, 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger, 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard, 1 teaspoon onion powder, 1 bay leaf, 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce, and 1/4 teaspoon Tabasco sauce.
  4. Whisk thoroughly to combine all ingredients.
  5. Bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat. Then, reduce heat to low and simmer for 5 minutes.
  6. Remove the bay leaf.
  7. Stir in 2 tablespoons of lemon juice.
  8. In a small bowl, whisk together 2 tablespoons cornstarch and 2 tablespoons cold water until smooth to form a slurry.
  9. Gradually whisk the cornstarch slurry into the simmering sauce. Cook, stirring constantly, for about 2 minutes, or until the sauce has thickened to your desired consistency.
  10. Remove from heat and whisk in 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil for shine.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

20 g

Sugar

11g

Fat

1g

Carbs

1g