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If you’ve ever dipped a nugget into Chik-Fil-A sauce and thought, what IS this magic? — you’re not alone. It’s sweet, tangy, creamy, a little smoky, and completely addictive. The good news? You can make a Copycat Chick-Fil-A Sauce at home in about 2 minutes with ingredients you probably already have in your fridge.
This sauce is basically the perfect mash-up of honey mustard and BBQ sauce, smoothed out with mayo and just a squeeze of lemon. It’s the ultimate dipping sauce for nuggets, fries, sandwiches… and honestly, anything fried and delicious. Once you make it yourself, you’ll want to keep a jar in the fridge at all times.
Why You’ll Love This Sauce
- It tastes shockingly close to the original.
- It takes 2 minutes to make.
- There is no cooking required.
- It’s the perfect sauce for dipping, spreading, and drizzling.
- You’ll find that making it at home is much less expensive than buying extra sauce packets.
What’s in Chick-Fil-A Sauce?
This copycat version keeps it simple but nails the flavor balance:
- Mayonnaise – gives it a creamy base.
- Honey – adds sweetness.
- BBQ sauce – yields a smoky depth (Sweet Baby Ray’s works great).
- Yellow mustard – gives it a tangy bite.
- Lemon juice – brightens up the sauce.
How to Make Copycat Chick-Fil-A Sauce
This couldn’t be easier to make!
- Add all ingredients to a small bowl.
- Whisk until smooth and fully combined.
- Serve immediately… or chill for later.
That’s it. You’re done. A copycat of the beloved Chick-Fil-A sauce has been achieved!
Pro Tips
- Chill for 30 minutes to let the flavors meld (worth it).
- Adjust sweetness by adding more honey or BBQ sauce.
- Make it smoky with a smoky BBQ sauce.
- Make it spicy with a pinch of cayenne or hot sauce.
What to Serve With It
This sauce (of course) is perfect to serve with copycat Chick-Fil-A chicken nuggets. It will taste just like it does if you had ordered them at the restaurant. Try serving the sauce with our Baked Parmesan Chicken Tenders and french fries, waffle fries or onion rings. And it’s also a good sauce to add to Burgers and chicken sandwiches.
How to Store Homemade Chick-Fil-A Sauce:
Store your sauce in an airtight container in the refrigerator. Stir before using. It keeps well for up to 1 week.
Once you make this Copycat Chick-Fil-A Sauce at home, there’s no going back. It’s creamy, tangy, and ridiculously good on just about everything. Keep a batch in the fridge and consider yourself officially prepared for nuggets, fries, and all future dipping emergencies.
Copycat Chick-Fil-A Sauce
Equipment
- Small Mixing Bowl (for combining the ingredients)
- Whisk (for mixing)
Ingredients
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 tablespoon Sweet Baby Ray's BBQ Sauce
- 2 teaspoons yellow mustard
- 1 teaspoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
Instructions
- In a small bowl, whisk ingredients together until combined.
- Use as a dipping sauce for nuggets!
Nutrition
This recipe comes from RecipeBoy.com
