Easy Copycat Chick-Fil-A Sauce

Savor the magic of a Copycat Chick-fil-A Sauce replica, where sweet and smoky flavors unite to elevate your nuggets, waffle fries, or chicken sandwiches. Skip the drive-thru and make this easy recipe at home.

What is Chick-Fil-A sauce made of?

Chick-fil-A sauce is known for its delicious and unique flavor. While the exact recipe remains a closely guarded secret, the company has disclosed some of the primary ingredients in their sauce.

Soybean oil, sugar, barbecue sauce [tomato paste, corn syrup, vinegar, natural hickory smoke flavor, caramel color, spices, garlic, onion, natural flavor, oleoresin, paprika], water, mustard [distilled vinegar, water, mustard seed, salt, turmeric, paprika, spice, garlic], distilled vinegar, egg yolk, salt, cider vinegar, lemon juice concentrate, mustard flour, xanthan gum, natural flavor, garlic, and calcium disodium EDTA.

These are the listed ingredients, but the specific proportions and any proprietary flavorings or processes Chick-fil-A uses to create the sauce’s unique taste remain undisclosed. All the more reason to make your own and avoid unnecessary ingredients.

How to Make Chick-Fil-A Sauce

1. Add your ingredients to a small bowl. Place the mayonnaise, honey, yellow mustard, BBQ sauce, lemon juice, and cider vinegar into a small bowl.
2. Whisk until smooth. Whisk the ingredients together until smooth and adjust to taste to your liking. If it’s not sweet enough add more honey, etc.

Ingredients Needed

Chick-fil-A sauce is renowned for its one-of-a-kind, delectable flavor, yet the exact formula remains a closely held secret. That doesn’t mean you can’t make your own though with these simple ingredients that also appear in the original sauce.

• Mayonnaise
• Honey
• Yellow Mustard
• BBQ Sauce
• Lemon Juice
• Cider Vinegar

Recipe Notes and Tips

• Use Yellow Mustard. For this recipe, it’s essential to use classic yellow mustard. Avoid using Dijon or any other spicy mustard, as they will alter the intended flavor. Stick to plain, regular yellow mustard for the best results.
• Choose a basic BBQ Sauce. Select your preferred brand of regular barbecue sauce. I advise against using honey BBQ or any other overly sweet varieties, as they can make the Chick-fil-A sauce excessively sugary. Carolina BBQ Sauce is a good option because it’s vinegar-based and not too sweet.
• Get the right consistency. To achieve the right consistency, start with the recommended measurements for each ingredient, and then make small adjustments as needed. If it’s too thick, you can thin it with a bit of water.
• Storage. Store your homemade Chick-fil-A sauce in an airtight container in the refrigerator. It should stay fresh for up to a week or more, depending on the freshness of your ingredients.
• Serve with favorites. Chick-fil-A sauce is incredibly versatile and goes well with a wide range of dishes, from Pretzel Crusted Chicken Tenders and sandwiches to fries and grilled meats. Experiment with different pairings to discover your favorites.

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Copycat Chick-Fil-A Sauce Recipe

Experience the culinary enchantment of a Homemade Chick-fil-A Sauce replica, where the delightful fusion of sweet and smoky flavors transforms your nuggets, waffle fries, and chicken sandwiches. Ditch the drive-thru and craft this effortless recipe right in your own home.

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Course: Condiment

Cuisine: American

Prep Time: 5 minutes minutes

Total Time: 5 minutes minutes

Servings: 6 Servings

Calories: 162kcal

Author: Aimee Mars

Equipment

• ▢
  Whisk

Ingredients

• ▢ 1/2 cup Mayonnaise
• ▢ 2 tablespoons BBQ Sauce
• ▢ 2 tablespoons Yellow Mustard
• ▢ 2 tablespoons Honey
• ▢ 1 teaspoon Lemon Juice
• ▢ 1 teaspoon Apple Cider Vinegar

Instructions

• Add your ingredients to a small bowl. Place the mayonnaise, honey, yellow mustard, BBQ sauce, lemon juice, and cider vinegar into a small bowl.
• Whisk until smooth. Whisk the ingredients together until smooth and adjust to taste to your liking. If it's not sweet enough add more honey, etc.

Notes

• Use Yellow Mustard. For this recipe, it’s essential to use classic yellow mustard. Avoid using Dijon or any other spicy mustard, as they will alter the intended flavor. Stick to plain, regular yellow mustard for the best results.
• Choose a basic BBQ Sauce. Select your preferred brand of regular barbecue sauce. I advise against using honey BBQ or any other overly sweet varieties, as they can make the Chick-fil-A sauce excessively sugary. Carolina BBQ Sauce is a good option because it’s vinegar-based and not too sweet.
• Get the right consistency. To achieve the right consistency, start with the recommended measurements for each ingredient, and then make small adjustments as needed. If it’s too thick, you can thin it with a bit of water.
• Storage. Store your homemade Chick-fil-A sauce in an airtight container in the refrigerator. It should stay fresh for up to a week or more, depending on the freshness of your ingredients.
• Serve with favorites. Chick-fil-A sauce is incredibly versatile and goes well with a wide range of dishes, from Pretzel Crusted Chicken Tenders and sandwiches to fries and grilled meats. Experiment with different pairings to discover your favorites.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 162kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 0.5g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 8g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.03g | Cholesterol: 8mg | Sodium: 234mg | Potassium: 30mg | Fiber: 0.3g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 29IU | Vitamin C: 0.4mg | Calcium: 7mg | Iron: 0.2mg

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