Copycat Chick-fil-A Sauce Recipe

Chick-fil-A sauce is nothing short of heavenly. This sweet-and-tangy secret sauce tastes great with anything on the menu (especially on the Chick-fil-A secret menu). Since it’s not possible (or at least probably not wise) to head to Chick-fil-A daily to get our fix, we felt it was high time to learn how to make Chick-fil-A sauce at home.

Keep reading for all the “saucy” details, as well as variation ideas that will help you doctor this copycat Chick-fil-A sauce recipe to your tastebuds. Then make one of these Chick-fil-A copycat recipes to dip into it!

Ingredients for Copycat Chick-fil-A Sauce

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• Dijon mustard: If you search for copycat Chick-fil-A sauce, you’ll see recipes listing everything from yellow mustard to spicy brown mustard and honey mustard. We found that a good-quality Dijon mustard was the best choice. It has the right amount of bite and acidity, so there’s no need to add extra acid (many other recipes add white or apple cider vinegar).
• Mayonnaise: In testing, we found that real mayonnaise yielded the most authentic-tasting copycat Chick-fil-A sauce. Light mayonnaise and Miracle Whip simply didn’t give this sauce the right flavor. That said, feel free to use a mayo brand made with avocado oil or olive oil if you want to.
• Barbecue sauce: What’s the best barbecue sauce for homemade Chick-fil-A sauce? You want a sauce that’s sweet but not overly sweet. A Kansas City barbecue sauce or Memphis-style barbecue sauce will both have a nice balance of sweet and tangy.
• Honey: While you could use store-bought honey mustard that already has honey in it, we like using the real deal (any type of honey will do). Packaged honey mustard often contains extra artificial sweeteners. In contrast, pure honey has a natural sweetness that shines in the finished sauce. Feel free to adjust the amount of honey in the recipe. More or less may be required depending on the barbecue sauce brand or recipe used.

Directions

Step 1: Combine the ingredients

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In a bowl, combine the mustard, mayonnaise, barbecue sauce and honey.

Step 2: Stir the sauce

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Stir everything together until evenly mixed. Then spread, drizzle and dip to your heart’s content.

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Recipe Variations

• Spicy Chick-fil-A sauce: Opt for a spicy barbecue sauce, and consider spicy brown mustard instead of Dijon. A dash of black pepper never hurts, either.
• Buffalo Chick-fil-A sauce: Add a few teaspoons of your favorite Buffalo sauce to the recipe.
• Polynesian Chick-fil-A sauce: Inspired by those who enjoy mixing Chick-fil-A sauce with Polynesian sauce, add a few tablespoons of homemade sweet-and-sour sauce to the copycat recipe above.
• Lower-fat Chick-fil-A sauce: Swap the mayo for low-fat Greek yogurt to reduce calories and add some protein. Light sour cream is another healthy alternative to consider.

How to Store Copycat Chick-fil-A Sauce

Store leftover copycat Chick-fil-A sauce in an airtight container. It can be kept in the fridge for up to one week.

Can you make copycat Chick-fil-A sauce ahead of time?

You can absolutely make Chick-fil-A sauce in advance! Whip up this sauce a day or two before serving. It’ll be chilled and ready for dunking whenever you need it.

Copycat Chick-fil-A Sauce Tips

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What should I serve with copycat Chick-fil-A sauce?

Replicate your Chick-fil-A order at home with copycat Chick-fil-A chicken nuggets or a fried chicken sandwich. This copycat Chick-fil-A sauce recipe would be great served on a slow-cooker pulled pork recipe or oven-baked French fries, too!

What does Chick-fil-A sauce taste like?

Chick-fil-A sauce is creamy, tangy, sweet and smoky. This golden-hued dipping sauce has been around for decades, and its proprietary blend of ingredients (allegedly ranch, honey mustard and barbecue sauce) keeps customers coming back for more.