By Grocery List Plus Editorial Staff | Published on June 14, 2026

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Thai Chili BBQ Sauce

Serves 6

264 cal · 15 min

Thai Chili BBQ Sauce

Recipe GLPRb8343ce61215dd

3.8(1)
Thai
Sauce & Condiment
15 min
264 cal
Servings: 6
Stovetop
SNAP eligible

A vibrant and bold Thai-inspired BBQ sauce combining the heat of fresh Thai chilies with sweet and tangy notes. This rich, velvety sauce balances minced chilies, fresh ginger, and sweet chili sauce with a touch of soy for depth, finished with butter for a silky finish. Perfect for glazing grilled meats or as a dipping sauce.

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Ingredients

1/4 cup minced Thai chilies

2 tablespoons grated fresh ginger

1/4 cup seasoned rice vinegar

1/4 cup sugar

1 cup Mae Ploy sweet chili sauce

2 teaspoons soy sauce

1/2 cup cubed butter

Directions

  1. In a medium saucepan, combine the minced Thai chilies, grated ginger, seasoned rice vinegar, and sugar. Stir well to combine.

  2. Place the saucepan over medium heat and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer, stirring occasionally. Simmer for 2 to 3 minutes until the sugar is fully dissolved and the flavors begin to meld.

  3. Remove from heat and stir in the Mae Ploy sweet chili sauce and soy sauce until fully incorporated.

  4. Add the cubed butter to the sauce and stir constantly until completely melted and the sauce becomes smooth and glossy.

  5. Let the sauce cool slightly before serving, or transfer to a bowl for dipping. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.

Comments

Grocery List Plus Editorial Staff3.75

Thai chilies and sweet chili sauce will require a stop at an Asian market—neither Harris Teeter, Food Lion, Publix, Walmart, ALDI, nor Kroger reliably stock these, making this a second-trip ingredient for a weeknight. The rest of the pantry items (ginger, rice vinegar, sugar, soy sauce, butter) are available everywhere, and the total cost per serving runs under two dollars. The 15-minute claim is honest for a sauce, though you'll want fresh ginger minced fine, which adds a few minutes if you're not practiced. This sauce doesn't keep well once made—it's best used the same day—so plan to brush it on grilled chicken or pork immediately rather than hold it over.

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