Chick-fil-A Sauce is easy to recreate at home, so skip the extra sauce packets and make a whole batch instead. This creamy, smoky-sweet copycat sauce comes together in minutes with just five simple ingredients.
Serve it with crispy chicken tenders, oven fries, grilled chicken sandwiches, or use it as a dipping sauce for your favorite snacks and appetizers.
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Holly’s Recipe Highlights: Chick-fil-A Sauce
- Flavor: Creamy and slightly sweet with tangy mustard and smoky barbecue flavor.
- Why Make It: Five ingredients and one bowl make this dipping sauce quick and easy to prepare at home.
- Technique: Whisk until completely smooth, then chill to give the flavors time to blend. Don’t skip this step!
Total Time: 35 Mins (5 Mins Prep) Makes: ¾ cup sauce
Ingredient Notes
- Mayonnaise: Use full-fat mayonnaise for the creamiest texture. Light mayonnaise works too, but the sauce will be slightly thinner and tangier.
- Barbecue Sauce: Use a classic sweet and smoky barbecue sauce for the most familiar flavor. Avoid spicy or strongly flavored varieties unless you want to change the sauce’s flavor.
- Honey: Maple syrup can work in a pinch, but it will give the sauce a noticeably different flavor.
- Yellow Mustard: Use classic yellow mustard for the most authentic flavor. Or replace with Dijon mustard for a sharper flavor.
- Apple Cider Vinegar: A small amount cuts through the richness and brightens the sauce. Lemon juice is a good substitute and works well in many copycat versions.
Variations
- Spicy: Add a pinch of cayenne, a splash of hot sauce, or a little chipotle powder.
- Extra smoky: Use a smoky barbecue sauce or add a tiny drop of liquid smoke.
- Tangier: Increase the mustard or apple cider vinegar slightly.
How to Make Chick-fil-A Sauce
- Add all the ingredients to a bowl (full recipe below).
- Whisk and chill until ready to serve.
Storing Homemade Sauce
Keep leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.
Do not freeze.
Dips Made for Dunking
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Chick-fil-A Sauce
Equipment
Ingredients
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- 3 tablespoons barbecue sauce
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 2 teaspoons yellow mustard
- 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
Instructions
- Whisk all ingredients in a small bowl.
- Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving, allowing the flavors to blend.
Notes
Nutrition Information
Nutrition information provided is an estimate and will vary based on cooking methods and brands of ingredients used.
Course Dip
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