This simple copycat Chick-fil-A sauce recipe is about to become a favorite. Made with just 5 ingredients you likely already have on hand, it delivers that creamy, bold flavor that goes with everything from fries to chicken.
Holly’s Recipe Highlights
- Flavor: A well-balanced sauce with smoky undertones, plenty of tang, and a hint of honey mustard sweetness.
- Difficulty: This is the ultimate beginner recipe! With just 5-ingredients and a whisk, you have this easy copycat sauce.
- Yield: This recipe makes about ¾ cup, which is the perfect amount for a family of four. But I always double it up since the kids will go through this sauce faster than anything else in the refrigerator.
- Serving Suggestions: Serve with air fryer frozen chicken nuggets, French fries, or drizzled on your copycat Chick-fil-A sandwich.
5 Simple Ingredients
- Mayonnaise: Use a rich, full-fat mayo for the best creamy base and classic flavor.
- Barbecue Sauce: Choose a hickory-smoked or “original” style BBQ sauce. If using a honey-based version, taste, then adjust the amount of honey you add to keep the sweetness from becoming overwhelming.
- Honey: A little honey adds just the right touch of sweetness and helps the sauce coat every bite.
- Mustard: Yellow mustard gives that bright color and a tangy kick. Swap a portion or all of the mustard with Dijon for a tangier and sharper flavor.
- Vinegar: Apple cider vinegar adds freshness, and lemon juice works well too.
How to Make Chick-fil-A Sauce
- Combine all the ingredients until smooth (full recipe below).
- Chill until the flavors blend or enjoy right away.
Storing Leftover Sauce
- Refrigeration: Store in an airtight container or a glass jar with a tight lid for up to 7 days.
- Freezing: This recipe does not freeze well; the mayonnaise will break and become oily upon thawing.
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Chick-fil-A Sauce Recipe
Master the art of the "secret sauce" with this simple 5-ingredient recipe that tastes just like the restaurant's original.
Equipment
Ingredients
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons barbecue sauce
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon yellow mustard
- 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar or lemon juice
Instructions
- Stir mayonnaise, barbecue sauce, honey, mustard, and apple cider vinegar together in a bowl until smooth.
- Refrigerate for 30 minutes to allow the flavors to blend, or enjoy right away!
Nutrition Information
Calories: 240kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 21g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 13g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 12mg | Sodium: 310mg | Potassium: 38mg | Fiber: 0.3g | Sugar: 12g | Vitamin A: 40IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 8mg | Iron: 0.2mg
Nutrition information provided is an estimate and will vary based on cooking methods and brands of ingredients used.
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