Make this copycat Chick-fil-A sauce at home in just 2 minutes! It tastes just like the original and uses simple pantry ingredients.
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Easy Copycat Chick-Fil-A Sauce Recipe You Can Make at Home
My top 4 tips for making the perfect sauce:
- Kid-friendly recipe: This is so easy that kids can make it themselves, which makes it perfect for quick meals, snacks, or family dinners.
- Budget-friendly: This copycat sauce costs just pennies per serving and delivers big flavor just like the restaurant version.
- Perfect pairing: Serve it with homemade chicken fingers or fries for a meal everyone will swear tastes just like the real thing.
- Simple ingredients: This creamy dipping sauce is made with basic items like mayo, honey, and mustard.
Ingredients and Estimated Cost:
Recipe Cost: $2.30
Per Serving: $0.14
Here are the six simple ingredients you need to make this sauce.
- Mayonnaise (¾ cup – $0.85): I recommend using full-fat mayo for the best texture.
- Honey (¼ cup – $0.75): You can substitute maple syrup, but it will taste a little different.
- Barbecue Sauce (¼ cup – $0.35): A sweeter BBQ sauce will have the best flavor.
- Yellow mustard (2 Tablespoons – $0.05): The mustard adds a slight tang to the flavor.
- Dijon mustard (1 Tablespoon – $0.25): Don’t skip this. It adds a layer of depth and sharpness that is unbeatable.
- Lemon juice (1 Tablespoon – $0.05): Use ½ Tablespoon white vinegar as a substitute if needed.
The recipe cost is calculated based on the amounts needed and may vary due to fluctuating grocery costs.
How to make Copycat Chick Fil A Sauce
Just mix and serve. Let me show you how.
- Add all ingredients to a small bowl.
- Mix until combined.
- Place in the refrigerator until ready to serve.
Copycat Chick-fil-A Sauce FAQs
How much is Chik-fil-A sauce?
You can buy Chick-Fil-A Sauce in a 16-ounce jar starting at $3.97. That is wild! Follow this recipe to make it at home for a more affordable price, using simple ingredients and no preservatives.
What barbecue sauce works best?
Any sauce will work, but I personally prefer sweet-and-spicy. Texas Style would also be good!
Can I make this sauce ahead of time?
Yes! It’s actually better when made a few hours ahead.
Copycat Chick fil A Sauce
Recipe Cost 2.30 Serving Cost 0.14Obsessed with Chick-Fil A sauce? This copycat Chick-fil-A sauce recipe comes together in just 2 minutes and tastes just like the original.
Servings: 16 people
Equipment
- Measuring spoons
- measuring cups
- mixing bowl
- whisk
Ingredients
- ¾ cup mayonnaise
- ¼ cup honey
- ¼ cup Barbecue Sauce
- 2 tablespoons prepared yellow mustard
- 1 Tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 Tablespoon lemon juice
Instructions
- Add all ingredients to a small bowl.
- Mix until combined.
- Serve right away or store covered in the refrigerator until ready to serve.
Notes
This recipe makes 1 cup of sauce.
Storage Tips:
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.Nutrition
Serving: 1Tablespoon | Calories: 97kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 4mg | Sodium: 145mg | Potassium: 16mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 17IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 3mg | Iron: 1mg
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Ieva says
Lovely dipping sauce! Had all the ingredients at home already and it went perfectly with our chicken popcorn! Thanks!
Amanda Wren-Grimwood says
This was so easy to make and delicious with chicken and for dipping sausages too.
Devan says
I LOVE this sauce!! I always wondered how they made it – the sharpness of the mustard makes so much sense. Can’t wait to try this!
Bethany says
I was wondering if you have a suggestion on what bbq sauce to use? I have like 5 different one in my fridge at any given moment. Hickory, sweet and spicy, texas style?
Thanks!
Jess Jankowski says
Hi Bethany, any type will do, but personally, I prefer sweet and spicy. Texas Style would also be good!
Sydney says
SO excited to see this recipe!! I love chick-fil-a sauce so much, but I rarely want to leave my house and face the long lines (or fork out the cash for a whole meal, penny pinching in my household means rarely eating out) so I’m glad I can make this at home. It’s almost dangerous because I plan to put this on literally everything haha. Thank you!!
Jess Jankowski says
Sydney, we feel like this sauce is life-changing so we are right there with you! So happy you found it. Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review, we appreciate it.
Beth says
My family loves this recipe! I can’t wait to make this recipe again!
Jess Jankowski says
Beth, we are thrilled that your whole family loves it!
Alison says
I’ve never had chick-fil-a sauce, but this sauce sounds super flavorful and easy to make!
Jess Jankowski says
Oh Alison you are in for a treat!
Dannii says
This sauce sounds amazing. Mayo and BBQ sauce together sounds pretty epic.
Jess Jankowski says
Dannii, epic is a great way to describe this sauce!
Amanda Wren-Grimwood says
This sauce looks so good for dipping all sorts! Really love how easy it is too.
Jess Jankowski says
Amanada, we love dipping our homemade chicken fingers and store bought waffle fries into it! Thanks for stopping by.
Katie says
Looks so good! Can’t wait to try this one.
Jess Jankowski says
Thanks for stopping by Katie, enjoy!
Farah says
Now this looks like my type of dipping sauce. So easy and it looks like the real deal! Thanks so much can’t wait to try this!
Jess Jankowski says
Farah, we had it for dinner last night with our Homemade Chicken Fingers and my kids practically licked their plates clean!
Clara says
What a great and simple recipe, loved it. We dont have a Chick-Fil-A close by so its nice to have a recipe when your craving it.
Jess Jankowski says
Clara, that’s right, now you can fill those cravings anytime because it is made with super simple ingredients. Enjoy!
Emily Liao says
Wow! This sauce tastes just like the chick-fil-a sauce! Loved it with crispy chicken I made right at home.
Jess Jankowski says
Emily, so happy you loved it as much as we do!
Tawnie Kroll says
Obsessed with this sauce, we put it on everything! Soooo good thank you!
Jess Jankowski says
Tawnie, isn’t it the BEST?!
Roxana says
Wow what a simple and easy recipe. Now we can have this at home without having to got to the restaurant.
Jess Jankowski says
Amen to that Roxana!
AirynBoBerin says
I was skeptical at first. I look up quite a few knock off recipes and there’s almost always something “off” about them that makes them not quite right. But, this sauce is BANGING! It is almost PERFECT. it tastes just like chick-fil-a sauce, the only thing wrong is the color but who cares? They probably add dyes to theirs. This is lovely to have during lockdown. Thank you!
Jess Jankowski says
Thank you so much for your review! We are thrilled that you love it!
Amy Chung says
So many delicious ingredients in the one recipe! Perfect for my salads!
Jess Jankowski says
I love it on almost everything!
Melissa Latin says
Cannot wait to try this!!!
Jess Jankowski says
Let us know how it goes!
Sula says
I had no idea this sauce was so easy! A hit at my house for sure!
Jess Jankowski says
It is too easy to not make!
Andréa Janssen says
I don’t know this recipe in The Netherlands, but it sounds like a honey mustard dressing, with even more good things added. I’m going to try this recipe for sure the next time we eat kip fingers.
Jess Jankowski says
You will love it! It is super popular here!
wilhelmina says
This sauce is spot on! I love being able to make it bulk so I can put it on everything!
Jess Jankowski says
Such a good idea to make it in bulk!