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Copycat Chick-Fil-A Sauce

1 hour hr 5 minutes mins
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Jump to Recipe 02/04/21 | Updated: 02/07/21 | by Nora
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Craving Chick-Fil-A sauce, but can’t get any right now? Make your own copycat version at home with just 5 ingredients!

overhead view of white bowl with homemade chick oil a sauce

I love a good dipping sauce as much as the next person! And I most love them when I can make them right at home with a few simple ingredients ?

This one is delicious with chicken nuggets, oven fried chicken, potato wedges… We love it!

Ingredients you’ll need

Here is a visual overview of the ingredients in the recipe. Scroll down to the printable recipe card at the bottom of this post for quantities!

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Ingredients for Copycat Chick-Fil-A Sauce: Mayo (OR Greek yogurt), honey, BBQ sauce, mustard and vinegar.

Ingredient notes

Mayo: I know we’re going for maximum authenticity when it comes to copycat recipes, but actually… I mostly make this one with Greek Yogurt instead of mayo.

I do add an extra teaspoon of mustard with the Greek yogurt for more flavor. Since we enjoy a lot of dipping sauce, I do like the lighter version with yogurt for our everyday use.

Honey: The honey has a big effect on the color and flavor of the sauce. The darker your honey, the darker your sauce. I recommend a lighter, mild honey here.

BBQ sauce: There are so many BBQ sauces out there, it can be hard to choose! I prefer a classic BBQ sauce with a smokey, tangy flavor. Sweet Baby Ray’s is always a good choice, if you ask me!

How to make this copycat sauce

This is so easy! You just add all the ingredients to a bowl…

white bowl with ingredients for copycat chick-fil-a sauce

… and stir until smooth. That’s all the prep work done!

white bowl with copycat chick-fil-a sauce stirred with a purple rubber spatula

I like to chill the sauce in the fridge for an hour before using it. It helps to thicken it up so it sticks better to nuggets and fries.

female hand dipping chicken nugget in copycat chick-fil-a sauce

Recipe tips

  • What exact ingredients you’re using will dictate how the end result looks and tastes. Make sure you’re using ingredients you like the taste of.
  • I recommend to taste-test the sauce before chilling. Adjust the ingredient amounts to your liking – want it more tangy? Add more vinegar. More sweetness? Add more honey. You can also add a little salt if you feel the sauce is too bland.
  • Store the sauce in the fridge for up to 5 days, if you have any leftovers.
overhead view of tray with chicken nuggets, chips and dipping sauce

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Copycat Chick-Fil-A Sauce

Craving Chick-Fil-A sauce, but can’t get any right now? Make your own copycat version at home with just 5 ingredients!
Recipe by Nora from Savory Nothings
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Recipe details

Prep 5 minutes mins
Chilling 1 hour hr
Total 1 hour hr 5 minutes mins
Servings 10 servings
Difficulty Easy

Ingredients
 

  • ½ cup mayonnaise OR Greek yogurt
  • ¼ cup honey
  • 2 tablespoons barbecue sauce
  • ½ tablespoon yellow mustard
  • 1 teaspoon white wine vinegar

Instructions
 

  • Combine all ingredients until smooth. Store in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.

Notes

Ingredient notes

Mayo: I know we’re going for maximum authenticity when it comes to copycat recipes, but actually… I mostly make this one with Greek Yogurt instead of mayo.
I do add an extra teaspoon of mustard with the Greek yogurt for more flavor. Since we enjoy a lot of dipping sauce, I do like the lighter version with yogurt for our everyday use.
Honey: The honey has a big effect on the color and flavor of the sauce. The darker your honey, the darker your sauce. I recommend a lighter, mild honey here.
BBQ sauce: There are so many BBQ sauces out there, it can be hard to choose! I prefer a classic BBQ sauce with a smokey, tangy flavor. Sweet Baby Ray’s is always a good choice, if you ask me!

Recipe tips

  • What exact ingredients you’re using will dictate how the end result looks and tastes. Make sure you’re using ingredients you like the taste of.
  • I recommend to taste-test the sauce before chilling. Adjust the ingredient amounts to your liking – want it more tangy? Add more vinegar. More sweetness? Add more honey. You can also add a little salt if you feel the sauce is too bland.
  • Store the sauce in the fridge for up to 5 days, if you have any leftovers.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 85kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 1gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 4mgSodium: 149mgPotassium: 14mgFiber: 1gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 8IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 1mg
Nutrition is an estimate.

More recipe information

Course: Appetizer, Sauce
Cuisine: American

Nora Rusev from Savory Nothings
About Nora 
When I got married to my professional chef husband, I realized I had to step up my game in the kitchen. Now I share my favorite foolproof family recipes here on Savory Nothings: Chef-approved, kid-vetted and easy enough for everyday home cooks like you and me!   Learn more.

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