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My boys were blowing through bottles of this stuff weekly. Between the price and the junk in it, I said nope and made my own Chick-fil-A Sauce. It’s smoky, sweet, tangy, creamy magic… and honestly? Way better than the bottle.
A Reader’s Review
Love this! Like to know what’s in my food so this is perfect! BTW…hubby knocks this stuff back like it’s crack, so I’m glad to be able to make larger quantities without breaking the bank!
Babe, We Have Chick-fil-A at Home
- Ridiculously easy: You probably already have everything in your fridge. No need to run to the grocery store!
- Flavor bomb: A little mustard and lemon juice cut the sweetness just right, while mayo brings that craveable creamy finish.
- Good on Everything: This dipping sauce is perfect for chicken tenders, fried chicken sandwiches, French fries, burgers, even as a salad dressing or wrap spread.
Homemade Chick-fil-A Sauce Ingredients
- Turn Up the Heat: Swap yellow mustard for Dijon mustard or spicy mustard to give it a little kick.
- Customize the Sweetness: Adjust the honey to make it more or less sweet to your taste.
- Make It Your Way: Use homemade mayo, reduced fat mayo, or Miracle Whip. Use whatever you love or have on hand.
- Boost the Smokiness: Add a drop of liquid smoke for deeper, BBQ-inspired flavor.
How to Make Chick-fil-A Sauce at Home
When I was pregnant, I craved Chick-fil-A sauce and waffle fries daily! I knew I had to figure out a copycat recipe. So, I started tweaking and testing until I finally landed this sauce recipe that (in my opinion) is better than the original!
- Add: Add mayonnaise, honey, bbq sauce, mustard, and lemon juice to a small bowl.
- Combine: Whisk together and serve as desired, or store in an airtight container and refrigerate until needed.
Alyssa’s Pro Tip
Let it chill: Refrigerate for at least an hour to let the flavors meld. Even better if you make it a day ahead, it gets thicker and even more delicious!
Make Ahead & Storage Instructions
- Make Ahead: Make the Chick-fil-A sauce a day or two in advance if you would like the flavors to fully meld together.
- Refrigerator: Keep the sauce in the fridge in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks.
- Freezer: You can freeze Chick-fil-A sauce in an airtight container or freezer bag for up to 6 months. Thaw overnight in the fridge run the frozen sauce in its container under warm water until it is thawed.
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Homemade Chick-Fil-A Sauce
Ingredients
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon barbecue sauce
- 2 teaspoons yellow mustard
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
Instructions
- Whisk together ½ cup mayonnaise, 2 tablespoons honey, 1 tablespoon barbecue sauce, 2 teaspoons yellow mustard, and 1 teaspoon lemon juice in a small bowl. Serve as desired or store in an airtight container and refrigerate until needed.
Notes
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
We just moved back to Japan from the states and I’ve been cravinggggg this sauce so bad! I had gotten used to buying the big bottles from Krogers and globbing it on everything! lol. The huge markup on Amazon to ship it here just didn’t sit well, so I tried a few different versions of this recipe online. This one’s definitely the best! Tastes just like it! Thank you so much!
Ah, I’m so glad that you found this! Chick-fil-A sauce is a MUST!
So yummy ? thank you! I think I put to much lemon though, so added a little Xanthan gum and fixed it right up!
Can you use Dijon mustard or does it have to be yellow mustard?
Yes, Dijon mustard is delicious too!
thank you for “cracking” this sauce, can never get enough of it!
Love this! Like to know what’s in my food so this is perfect! BTW…hubby knocks this stuff back like it’s crack, so I’m glad to be able to make larger quantities without breaking the bank! ??