Learn How to Make Chick Fil A Sauce with this simple recipe. This homemade Chick Fil A sauce is creamy and tangy with just a hint of sweetness. Enjoy this secret sauce with anything from roasted potatoes to chicken tenders to crudite!
What’s in This Chick Fil A Sauce Recipe?
If you’re one of those people who can’t leave Chick Fil A without sneaking a handful of sauce packets into your bag to bring home, then you need to learn how to make Chick Fil A sauce!
- Mayonnaise: The base of our sauce– it makes the dip rich and creamy! You can use ranch sauce or Greek yogurt instead of mayonnaise, if you prefer.
- Honey: Adds a bit of sweetness to the sauce.
- Yellow Mustard: Gives the sauce a bit of tang– plus its signature yellow color.
- Barbecue Sauce: Adds a bit of earthiness and smokiness to the sauce. We’re using Sweet Baby Ray’s BBQ sauce.
- Lemon Juice: Adds brightness and acidity to the sauce.
- Apple Cider Vinegar: Adds a bit of earthiness and acidity.
- Spices: Garlic powder and paprika add great flavor!
- Liquid Smoke: The key to really making this sauce taste like a true copycat. We’re using hickory-flavored liquid smoke that’s available in most grocery stores!
Variations on Homemade Chick Fil A Sauce
- For vegan Chick Fil A sauce, use vegan mayo and barbecue sauce and swap the honey for maple syrup.
- For spicy sauce, choose a spicy barbecue sauce or add a teaspoon of Buffalo sauce.
- For Polynesian sauce, add 1-2 tablespoons of sweet and sour sauce.
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How to Store and Reheat
Once you’ve learned how to make Chick Fil A sauce, store it in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 48 hours. We do not recommend freezing this sauce.
Serving Suggestions
Serve this homemade Chick Fil A sauce with chicken nuggets, chicken tenders, or chicken wings. You can also use it as a spread on a chicken sandwich! I also love to make these smoked chicken thighs and use this sauce as a marinade.
Notes from the Test Kitchen
After you’ve learned how to make Chick Fil A sauce, you’ll never go back! It’s the perfect balance of sweet, tangy, and smokey that you won’t be able to resist!
How to Make Chick Fil A Sauce
Ingredients
- ⅓ cup mayonnaise
- 2½ tablespoons honey
- 1½ tablespoons yellow mustard
- 1 tablespoon barbecue sauce Sweet Baby Ray’s recommended
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- ¾ teaspoon apple cider vinegar
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon smoked paprika
- ¼ teaspoon liquid smoke
Instructions
- Combine all of the ingredients in a small bowl. Enjoy immediately.⅓ cup mayonnaise, 2½ tablespoons honey, 1½ tablespoons yellow mustard, 1 tablespoon barbecue sauce, 1 teaspoon lemon juice, ¾ teaspoon apple cider vinegar, ½ teaspoon garlic powder, ¼ teaspoon smoked paprika, ¼ teaspoon liquid smoke
Notes
- Use a plain, classic mayonnaise and original barbecue sauce for the most authentic taste.
According to Chick Fil A, their sauce is made simply from honey mustard and barbecue sauce. However, in 2012, they announced the sauce is made from honey mustard, barbecue sauce, and ranch dressing. Our version is a mash-up of mayo, honey, yellow mustard, barbecue sauce, and a few other ingredients to get just the right balance of sweet, savory, and smoky.
That really depends on the ingredients you choose. Make sure to use certified gluten-free barbecue sauce!
Nope. This sauce is naturally dairy-free.
No, this sauce is not naturally vegan. You can make it vegan by using vegan mayo and barbecue sauce and swapping the honey for maple syrup.
Yes, this sauce keeps best in the refrigerator.
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