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Learn how to make the popular Chick-fil-A Sauce at home with my easy recipe! It has all the crave-worthy flavor of everyone's favorite nugget sauce, using simple ingredients in only 5 minutes.
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What is Chick-Fil-A Sauce?
If you've ever eaten at Chick-fil-A, or even spoken to someone who has, you've probably heard about the popular chicken nuggets dipping sauce! Chick-fil-A sauce is a creamy, tangy, sweet-and-spicy sauce made from a combination of other sauces.
It quickly became a beloved condiment for everything from nuggets to salads! And, using a combination of BBQ sauce, honey, garlic powder, yellow mustard, and mayonnaise, you can make it at home!
Copycat Chick-Fil-A Sauce
I heard about Chick-fil-A's famous nugget sauce even before trying it. Friends told me to get extra sauce packets to bring home, and even to bring it to other restaurants! With such high accolades, I knew it had to be good.
And honestly, it's as good as they say! Sweet, tangy, spicy, creamy, it's ideal for nuggets, tenders, sandwiches, or even as a salad dressing. Even better? This signature sauce is so easy to make.
Mix a few common ingredients for a quick, all-you-can-eat Chick-fil-A sauce you will want to serve with everything!
What's in Chick-fil-A Sauce?
Chick-fil-A sauce is essentially a combination of mayo, mustard, and BBQ sauce, but another element really brings out its best flavor: honey! We add a pinch of garlic powder to round out the sauce.
- Mayonnaise
- Yellow Mustard
- BBQ Sauce
- Honey
- Garlic Powder
Try my Mayo Mustard Sauce, too!
How to Make Chick-Fil-A Sauce
- Add BBQ sauce, honey, garlic powder, mayo, and mustard to a bowl. Mix until thoroughly combined.
- If necessary, heat in 10-15 second bursts in the microwave to ensure the honey mixes in entirely.
- Serve, and enjoy!
Chick fil.a. Sauce Tips
- Chick-fil-A sauce tastes even better after resting. Let it rest in the fridge overnight for best flavor!
- Adjust the flavors to your liking! Adding a little cayenne kicks up the heat, or you can add a little curry powder for a twist. A touch of lemon juice or apple cider vinegar can also add a great depth of flavor!
- Use your favorite barbecue sauce. For a truly classic Chick-fil-A sauce flavor, simple BBQ sauce with a smoky tang, like Sweet Baby Ray's, will work just fine, but I personally like to make my own Homemade BBQ Sauce.
- This sauce is already gluten free and soy free! Check the nutritional information on the BBQ sauce to make sure there's nothing your loved ones can't enjoy.
Love chick-fil-a sauce? You'll also want to try my Sauce for Quesadillas!
Homemade Chick-fil-A Sauce FAQ
Chick-fil-A sauce is made from a simple blend of mayonnaise, yellow mustard, barbecue sauce, honey for sweetness, and a touch of garlic powder. It's so simple, you probably have all the ingredients already!
Chick-fil-A sauce is similar to honey mustard and barbecue sauce. In fact, it contains both! The flavor is creamy, sweet, spicy and tangy. The ingredients of the sauce are so simple, it's easy to make your own!
How to Store Chicken Nugget Sauce
- Fridge: Store in airtight containers such as tupperware or jars for up to 5 days.
- Freezer: Freezing Chick-fil-A sauce is not recommended, as it contains mayonnaise.
What to Serve with Chick-fil-A Dipping Sauce
- Copycat Chick-fil-a Nuggets
- Air Fryer Cauliflower Wings
- Buffalo Chicken Wings
- Asparagus Fries
- Crispy Potato Wedges
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Chick-fil-A Sauce
Equipment
Ingredients
- ¼ cup Mayonnaise
- 1 teaspoon Yellow mustard
- 2 Tablespoons Barbecue sauce
- 1 Tablespoon Honey
- ¼ teaspoon Garlic powder
Instructions
- Add all ingredients to a small bowl and mix well.¼ cup Mayonnaise,1 teaspoon Yellow mustard,2 Tablespoons Barbecue sauce,1 Tablespoon Honey,¼ teaspoon Garlic powder
- If necessary, heat in 10-15 second bursts to ensure that the honey mixes in entirely. Be careful not to overheat.
- Serve, and enjoy!
Notes
- Chick-fil-A sauce tastes even better after resting. Let it rest in the fridge overnight for best flavor!
- Adjust the flavors to your liking! Adding a little cayenne kicks up the heat, or you can add a little curry powder for a twist. A touch of lemon juice or apple cider vinegar can also add a great depth of flavor!
- Use your favorite barbecue sauce. For a truly classic Chick-fil-A sauce flavor, simple BBQ sauce with a smoky tang, like Sweet Baby Ray's, will work just fine, but I personally like to make my own Homemade BBQ Sauce.
- This sauce is already gluten free and soy free! Check the nutritional information on the BBQ sauce to make sure there's nothing your loved ones can't enjoy.
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