The sauce range at Slim Chickens is one of the most important parts of the menu, and it's also one of the most confusing if you're visiting for the first time. Here's a guide to every sauce, what it tastes like, and what the calories are so you can make an informed choice.
The Full Sauce Range - Calories and Flavour
From the Slim Chickens UK nutrition data, listed lowest to highest calorie:
Mango Habanero - 69.5 kcal (48.9g serving)
Sweet tropical mango followed by habanero heat. One of the lightest sauces and one of the most distinctive. If you want the full flavour range of the menu without a heavy calorie cost, this is the one.
Honey BBQ - 80.1 kcal (51.4g serving)
Sweet, smoky BBQ with a honey undertone. Very low fat (0.1g), almost all calories from 16.4g of sugars. The sweetest sauce on the menu and among the most accessible.
Spicy BBQ - 84.7 kcal (51.4g serving)
Similar base to Honey BBQ but with added spice. Still sweet-forward but with a heat that builds. Similar calorie count to Honey BBQ, also very low fat.
Korean BBQ - 115 kcal (51.4g serving)
Soy and sesame-influenced BBQ sauce. More savouriness than the other BBQ options, with umami depth from the soy base. Higher in salt (1.9g per portion) than the other BBQ sauces.
Honey Mustard - 173.8 kcal (45.5g serving)
Classic honey mustard - sweet and tangy with mustard sharpness. 10g of sugars per portion. The most balanced option between the light BBQ sauces and the heavier creamy options.
House Ranch - 184.1 kcal (40.1g serving)
Herb-forward, creamy ranch dressing. The Slim Chickens version of a classic. A good all-rounder that works with any tender flavour.
Cayenne Ranch - 194.8 kcal (42.1g serving)
House Ranch with cayenne heat added. Slightly richer and spicier than the plain ranch. Good for people who want creamy but with a kick.
Blue Cheese - 206.4 kcal (39.6g serving)
Rich, tangy, blue cheese dressing. One of the higher-fat options. Works particularly well with the spicier sauce options as a cooling contrast, or alongside Wings with Hot Rub.
Slim's Sauce - 225.7 kcal (44.5g serving)
The house signature - creamy, mildly spiced, slightly tangy mayo-based sauce. The one to try first for the authentic Slim Chickens experience.
Garlic & Cheese - 246.4 kcal (39.9g serving)
The richest sauce on the menu. Garlic-forward with cheese depth. Excellent with tenders but adds significantly to the total calorie count. Save this one for when you're not counting.
The Strategic Choice
If you want the authentic Slim Chickens experience: Slim's Sauce. It's what the restaurant is built around.
If you want the lowest calorie option: Mango Habanero (69.5 kcal) - also one of the most interesting flavours.
If you want something in the middle: Honey Mustard (173.8 kcal) or House Ranch (184.1 kcal) - both solid, well-executed versions of familiar flavours.
All sauce calories are included in the Slim Chickens calories calculator - you can see exactly how each sauce affects your total.