Copycat Chik-fil-A Sauce Recipe

Our Copycat Chik-fil-A Sauce is tangy and flavorful with just a few simple ingredients anymore to get a great-tasting quick meal. Top of a baked or air fryer Chik-fil-A chicken sandwich with this flavorful sauce for a perfect combination.

❤️ Why you'll love this recipe

• With just a few simple pantry ingredients you can make homemade Chik-fil-A sauce any time you have a craving.
• Enjoy this popular sauce in the comfort of your home whenever you want. Never wait on a long line again!
• Our homemade sauce is cost effective. So much cheaper to make homemade than buy at the grocery store.

Ingredient List

• Barbeque sauce, use your favorite homemade or store brand like Sweet Baby Rays.
• Mayonnaise full-fat will work. We prefer using low-fat to save a few calories.
• Yellow mustard gives a nice tang to this delicious sauce.
• Honey adds a little sweetness to make this a really special sauce.
• Lemon Juice gives just a hint of lemon flavor to balance the sweetness in the honey and tang of the mustard.

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Equipment

Instructions

This is an overview of the recipe. The full instructions are below in the recipe card.

Step 1: Combine the ingredients in a small bowl until combined. Place in fridge for at least 30 minutes.

Step 2: Once combined, Place in fridge for at least 30 minutes. Serve with your favorite chick-fil nuggets or Chick-fil-a chicken sandwich.

Store in a mason jar or any airtight covered container.

Variations

• If you want to change up the recipe to make it your own, here are some suggestions, a teaspoon of pickle juice can add some zip to the copycat sauce.
• Adding about ½ teaspoon of either garlic powder and/or onion powder would add nice flavor.

Storage

The sauce can be made ahead and kept in an airtight container in the refrigerator for about 10-12 days.

Expert Tips

Expert Tip: Make a large batch and keep it in the fridge for dipping your favorite foods.

Frequently Asked Questions

Serving Suggestions

Try serving with Baked Chicken Leg Quarters, that would be an awesome pairing with the crispy exterior of the chicken.

Dip some bacon-wrapped chicken in this sauce for a flavor-packed combo.

Change up the toppings on this Grilled Portobello Mushroom Burger with this sauce for a tasty meal.

This is an awesome sauce with baked chicken breasts, baked Parmesan chicken tenders,

or grilled chicken nuggets.

I cannot forget the classic, waffle fries are always delicious with this wonderful dipping sauce.

Similar recipes

• Homemade Honey Mustard Sauce is always another perfect dipping sauce.
• Love homemade sauces, try our Homemade Cocktail Sauce. It is next level delicious.
• Homemade enchilada sauce is a tasty sauce that makes delicious enchiladas and soup.
• Looking for something sweet, try our Salted Caramel Sauce.

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Originally published January 29, 2021, updated for user experience and information.

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Copycat Chik-fil-A Sauce

A homemade Chik-fil-A sauce that is great on chicken and fries. An easy sauce with just a few ingredients.

5 from 3 votes

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Course: Sauce

Cuisine: American

Keyword: Chik-fil-A sauce recipe, copycat Chik-fil-A sauce, dipping sauce

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Cook Time: 0 minutes

let refrigerate: 30 minutes

Total Time: 35 minutes

Servings: 32 Tablespoons

Calories: 25kcal

Author: Eileen Kelly

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• Stainless Steel Mixing Bowls

Ingredients

• ⅔ cup mayonnaise Note 1
• ⅓ cup barbeque sauce
• ¼ cup honey
• 1 Tablespoon yellow mustard
• 1 Tablespoon lemon juice

Instructions

• In a small mixing bowl, mix together mayonnaise, barbeque sauce, honey, yellow mustard, and lemon juice.
• Keep in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to blend flavors.
• Serve with your favorite Chick fil A recipes or any of your favorite foods.

Notes

32 Tablespoons = 1 pint of sauce. 

Be sure to check Expert Tips and FAQs above with important tips and questions that can help make a delicious recipe. 

Note 1: I prefer low-fat mayonnaise. Full-fat mayo can be used.

Storage: Keep in an airtight covered container in the refrigerator for about 10-12 days. 

I'm not a registered dietician, I do my best to provide the most accurate nutritional values. Any nutritional data I provide is an approximation. Actual dietary information can vary based on ingredients and portion sizes.

 

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Nutrition

Serving: 1Tablespoon | Calories: 25kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 1mg | Sodium: 71mg | Potassium: 11mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 10IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 2mg | Iron: 1mg

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