Copycat Chick-Fil-A Sauce

Name: Copycat Chick Fil A Sauce
Prep time: 2 min
Total time: 2 min
Ingredients: ¾ cup mayonnaise; ¼ cup honey; ¼ cup Barbecue Sauce; 2 tablespoons prepared yellow mustard; 1 Tablespoon Dijon mustard; 1 Tablespoon lemon juice

Created On: April 4, 2022 | Updated: May 21, 2023 | 41 Comments

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This Copycat Chick-Fil-A Sauce recipe tastes just like the real thing and it takes just 2 minutes to make.

This recipe makes 16 servings and costs about $2.99 to make. That’s just 18¢ per serving!

These Homemade Chicken Fingers are perfect for dipping in this Copycat Chick-Fil-A Sauce.

An overhead picture of the finished Copycat Chick-Fil-A Sauce with a chicken strip wing dipped into it.

Chick Fil A Sauce Recipe

We try not to eat out at fast-food chains very often. It’s expensive and not to mention it is not the healthiest. Having said that, there are just those times that we get a craving for certain fast food items.

Chick-Fil-A is at the top of our list of places that we crave from time to time! Don’t get us started on their Peppermint Shakes! That is a story for a whole different post. Today we are sharing our Copycat Chick-Fil-A Sauce with you.

This sauce is almost good enough to drink through a straw just like their Peppermint Shake. Ok, maybe that is taking it a little too far, but this Copycat Chick-Fil-A sauce really is the BEST. It comes together in just 2 minutes and costs pennies per serving to make.

You can make this Homemade Chick-Fil-A sauce and satisfy all your fast food cravings without leaving the comfort of your home. How great is that? It is actually made with basic ingredients that you may just already have on hand. And your kids can totally make this recipe all by themselves, it is just that easy.

So the next time you get a craving, skip the drive-thru line and make our Homemade Chicken Fingers recipe to go along with this Copycat Chick-Fil-A Sauce instead. Everyone will love both of these recipes!

Ingredients & Estimated Cost:

Recipe Cost: $2.99

Per Serving: $0.18

3/4 cup mayonnaise – $1.56
1/4 cup honey – $0.72
2 Tablespoons yellow mustard – $0.18
1 Tablespoon Dijon mustard – $0.04
1/4 cup Barbecue Sauce – $0.42
1 Tablespoon lemon juice – $0.07

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INSTRUCTIONS

First, add all ingredients in a small bowl.
Next, whisk until combined.
Finally, serve or place in the refrigerator until ready to serve.

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STORAGE TIPS

SERVE: You can keep the sauce at room temperature for up to 2 hours before you will need to store it in the refrigerator.
STORE: This will keep in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 7-10 days.
FREEZE: Sorry, this sauce does not freeze well. Upon thawing, you’ll have a watery mess.

COOK’s TOOLS

measuring spoons
measuring cups
mixing bowl
whisk

RECIPE FAQs

What is the secret ingredient in chick fil a sauce?

The secret to the sauce is made with just a few ingredients. Our Copycat Chick-Fil-A sauce is made of honey, mayonnaise, mustard, BBQ sauce, and lemon juice.

How much is Chick-Fil-A sauce?

You can buy Chick-Fil-A Sauce in a 16-ounce jar starting at $3.74. That is crazy-town! Stick with us to see how you can make it at a more reasonable price than that without any preservatives!

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GET KIDS INVOLVED

Ages 2-3: Let them help mix the ingredients together.

Ages 4-5: Let them help measure out the ingredients before mixing them together. I’m sure they’d love to be your official taste-testers, too.

Ages 6-8: This is a great recipe to let them try measuring it out and mixing it together on their own.

Ages 9-11: Supervise them while they prepare the entire recipe. Remember to have them read it twice before beginning the recipe.

Ages 12+: Let them prepare the entire recipe, unsupervised, while you do the happy dance in the corner!

Discover why we love getting the kids involved in the kitchen and more tips in our How to Get Kids Involved In Cooking article.

BUDGET TIPS

Anytime you can make something at home instead of eating out, it is a win! It will save you money each month by eating at home instead of eating out.

Copycat Chick Fil A Sauce in a white bowl with waffle fries in the background.

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