How to Use chili sauce in a Sentence

chili sauce

noun
  • Each one contains a seasoned shrimp patty inside with a lemongrass, lime, and chili sauce on the side for dipping.
    Sarah Yang, Sunset Magazine, 28 June 2024
  • And don’t forget to add some chili sauce for a spicy kick.
    Sarah Yang, Sunset Magazine, 2 Jan. 2023
  • The burger costs $30 and includes gruyere cheese and a spicy chili sauce.
    Vince Ellis, Detroit Free Press, 23 Apr. 2018
  • Add bowls of sweet chili sauce and soy sauce for dipping.
    Wini Moranville, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Dec. 2023
  • Serve them with your favorite sweet chili sauce and dig in.
    Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 June 2024
  • Or dunk a rice ball into dip duo ($2) of sweet chili paste and lime chili sauce.
    Lauren Delgado, OrlandoSentinel.com, 11 Jan. 2018
  • In Detroit terms, Cease is the chili sauce, onions and mustard on their hot dogs.
    Ryan Ford, Detroit Free Press, 9 Apr. 2022
  • Any scraps from trimming the bean curd sheets can be fried and then dipped in chili sauce as a cook’s treat.
    Washington Post, 21 Jan. 2022
  • There wasn’t a lot of flavor in the chili sauce, which had a subtle hint of garlic.
    Brady MacDonald, Orange County Register, 10 May 2024
  • Brush reserved chili sauce over wings during the last minute of grilling.
    People Staff, PEOPLE.com, 30 July 2022
  • Bright dots of chili sauce on the plate add both eye and tongue candy — spark — to the assembly.
    Tom Sietsema, Washington Post, 28 Apr. 2023
  • Drizzle the sandwiches with hoisin sauce, cilantro, and chili sauce, to taste.
    Bryan Washington, The New Yorker, 26 Nov. 2019
  • In small microwave- safe bowl, combine honey and chili sauce.
    Katie Lee, Good Housekeeping, 10 May 2017
  • Whisk red wine vinegar and Thai sweet chili sauce, olive oil and 1/4 teaspoon salt.
    The Good Housekeeping Test Kitchen, Good Housekeeping, 14 Jan. 2021
  • Guests can choose between pan-fried or steamed dumplings with a light drizzle of chili sauce.
    Abigail Wilt, Southern Living, 7 Feb. 2024
  • Add a bottle of chili sauce, a jar of grape jelly, and the juice of one lemon and mix it all together.
    Emily Vanschmus, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Nov. 2023
  • With spicy chili sauce and lots of onions, wrapped burrito-like in the lavash, cağ kebab is a hearty and rich meal.
    Mark Orwoll, Travel + Leisure, 18 July 2023
  • Dollops of spicy chili sauce dotted the cutting board they were served on.
    Michael Mayo, sun-sentinel.com, 12 Dec. 2019
  • Sprinkle with the scallions and drizzle with the chili sauce (if using).
    Woman's Day Kitchen, Woman's Day, 24 Mar. 2014
  • Vino has their own spicy version, made with a sweet red chili sauce.
    Julia Sayers, AL.com, 4 June 2017
  • The chicken is perfectly poached and served on a steaming bed of white rice, with a side of chili sauce.
    Elise Taylor, Vogue, 29 Jan. 2019
  • Pan-roasted Ōra King salmon with crispy bok choy and ginger chili sauce.
    Alexa Gagosz, BostonGlobe.com, 2 Dec. 2022
  • Stir in the onion and chiles; cook for about 5 minutes, until the onion begins to soften, then add the maple syrup, chili sauce and broth.
    Jason Wilson, sacbee, 24 Apr. 2018
  • Add the fish sauce, sambal chili sauce, sugar, and black pepper.
    Karla Alindahao, Forbes, 24 Jan. 2023
  • The film tells the story of a man who learns that his mother’s homemade chili sauce is a hit with his co-workers.
    Patrick Frater, Variety, 6 July 2022
  • In a small bowl, mix together the sweet chili sauce and mayonnaise; set aside.
    Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 24 May 2024
  • In a small bowl, mix together the sweet chili sauce and mayonnaise; set aside.
    Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 26 May 2021
  • Cover it in some sweet chili sauce or a little Sriracha for some extra oomf.
    Adam Lukach, chicagotribune.com, 31 July 2019
  • In a small bowl combine fish sauce, lime juice, brown sugar, rice vinegar, and chili sauce.
    Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 May 2024
  • Top each serving with 2 teaspoon Sriracha hot chili sauce.
    Lisa Lillien, Redbook, 15 Dec. 2017

Some of these examples are programmatically compiled from various online sources to illustrate current usage of the word 'chili sauce.' Any opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback about these examples.

Last Updated: