Chick-Fil-A Sauce Recipe | Best Copycat Recipe - The Anthony Kitchen (2024)

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Chick-Fil-A Sauce is an addictively delicious dipping sauce so beloved, it was named after the establishment itself. With its smoky honey-mustard vibes, of all the seven dips, this one has become the fan favorite -- one we can no longer enjoy our chicken nuggets and waffle fries without.

Now, you can make your favorite sauce at home, one that tastes exactly like the real thing. It's quick, it's easy, and it makes way more than those tiny 1-ounce packets. Get ready to dip away to your heart's content because today we're uncovering what's in Chick-Fil-A Sauce and how to easily make it at home.

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WHAT IS CHICK-FIL-A SAUCE?

You might have noticed this sauce tastes very similar to honey mustard...only a lit-tle bit smokier. Turns out, that smokiness actually comes from BBQ Sauce. Chick-Fil-A themselves admit their signature dip was a bit of a happy accident that took place in the '80s when a staff member accidentally mixed up a batch of honey mustard with their BBQ sauce.

The rest is history -- they named the dip after the establishment, and rightfully so. It is supremely delicious.

While Chick-Fil-A offers an explanation as to how it came to be, they don't offer up the recipe. Fret not. This Copycat Chick-Fil-A Sauce Recipe both tastes and looks identical to the real thing.

For another addictively delicious recipe, try our Crockpot Buffalo Chicken!

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WHAT’S IN CHICK-FIL-A SAUCE?

If you were to look over the ingredient list on the sauce packet, you would find ingredients such as soybean oil, mustard flour, xantham gum, and such. These are likely not ingredients you add to your weekly grocery list, and luckily, you won't need them.

You can make a carbon copy of your favorite dipping sauce using the following ingredients:

  • Mayonnaise
  • Honey
  • Yellow Mustard
  • BBQ Sauce
  • Liquid Smoke
  • Paprika

If only it were as simple as combining honey mustard and BBQ sauce. No. To get that signature flavor, you'll have to work a little bit harder than that...but certainly not by much.

Chick-Fil-A Sauce is mayonnaise-based, like most creamy Honey Mustard Recipes. Which makes sense...this dip does have big honey mustard flavor after all. But, it's so much more than that. It's sweet, it's tangy, and it's smoky. Actually, it's really smoky. So much so, that the BBQ Sauce alone just isn't going to cut it. If you want your homemade sauce to taste identical to the real thing, you're going to need a little bit of liquid smoke.

As far as seasoning goes, all you'll need is paprika and a pinch of salt.

HOW TO MAKE CHICK-FIL-A SAUCE

This dip is crazy easy to make. All you have to do is combine your ingredients in a bowl and whisk to combine. Seriously -- that's it.

You can keep it in a sealed container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.

Serve it alongside Homemade Chicken Nuggets or crispy Oven-Fried Chicken Tenders!

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  • Honey Mustard Sauceat home is just as good, if not better than your favorite restaurant’s! Perfect for both drizzlingand dipping, it's sweet, tangy perfection, and it all comes together in 2 minutes or less.
  • Easy Ranch Dressing comes together quick with mayonnaise, sour cream, minced garlic and a simple mix of dried and fresh herbs!
  • Homemade BBQ Sauce is easier to make at home than you think! Sticky, sweet and tangy!
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  • Homemade Country Gravy isrich and creamy, perfectly seasoned with a consistency made for both smothering and dipping.

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Chick-Fil-A Sauce | Best Copycat Recipe

Prep Time

5 mins

Total Time

5 mins

A Chick-Fil-A Sauce Recipe that tastes like a carbon copy of the real thing!

Course:Condiment

Cuisine:American

Keyword:Chick-Fil-A Sauce

Servings: 6

Calories: 142 kcal

Author: Kelly Anthony

Ingredients

  • ½cup mayonnaise
  • 1tablespoonhoney
  • 1tablespoonyellow mustard
  • 2teaspoonsBBQ sauce (preferably thick and sweet)
  • ½teaspoonliquid smoke
  • ½teaspoonpaprika
  • Pinchof salt

Instructions

  1. Combine all of the ingredients in a bowl and whisk to combine.

Recipe Notes

Makes about ¾ cup of sauce.

Nutrition Facts

Chick-Fil-A Sauce | Best Copycat Recipe

Amount Per Serving

Calories 142Calories from Fat 126

% Daily Value*

Fat 14g22%

Saturated Fat 2g13%

Cholesterol 7mg2%

Sodium 165mg7%

Carbohydrates 3g1%

Sugar 3g3%

Vitamin A 95IU2%

Iron 0.1mg1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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  1. Jamie says

    I've always wondered how to make this sauce and now I know! Thanks for sharing! Can't wait to try this.

    Reply

  2. Krissy Allori says

    I love this! Great job!

    Reply

  3. Adrianne says

    I love the smokiness that this sauce has!! It sounds delicious and it looks fab also. I will definitely try it with some chicken tenders!! Cheers

    Reply

  4. Michelle says

    Chik Fil A Sauce is my FAVORITE! So excited to make at home!

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  5. Roxana says

    I like having the secret to the most famous sauce for chicken. Thanks for sharing that.

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  6. Jen says

    I love the smoky honey-mustard taste of their sauce! And I'm so excited to make it at home, because they limit it where I live!

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  7. Andrea Metlika says

    OH my goodness, we love Chick-fil=a sauce in our house. Can't wait to make this.

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  8. Sophie says

    This looks so so good. Love the easy everyday ingredients list.

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  9. Jill says

    I would not have guessed that BBQ sauce was in the Chick Fil A sauce. Saving this to make!

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  10. Becky says

    Tastes just like chick-fil-a sauce!

    Reply

    • Kelly Anthony says

      That's what we thought! 😉 Thank you, Becky!

      Reply

  11. Gel says

    Hi! Is there anyway you can share which brands you used? There are so many different kinds of bbq sauces, mayo, and mustard, i don’t want to get it wrong! Oh, and the liquid smoke as well! I have one at home but im jot sure if its the right kind!

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    • Kelly Anthony says

      Hi, Gel! Sure. Here are the brands I used:
      * Helman’s Mayonnaise
      * French’s Mustard
      * Kraft Original BBQ Sauce
      * Colgin Natural Hickory Liquid Smoke
      * Good Flow Honey Co. Pure Wildflower Honey

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  12. Lori Jo England says

    Love it

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  13. Tiffany says

    What kind of liquid smoke. Doesn't it come in different flavors?

    Reply

    • Kelly Anthony says

      You can typically find mesquite, pecan, or hickory liquid smoke. Feel free to use whichever you have on hand, but Colgin Natural Mesquite Liquid Smoke was used for out recipe development!

      Reply

  14. Jimena Garcia says

    Loved it! I'm from Guatemala an we don't have chick-fil-a here but my boyfriend and I have had it before and this recipe was sooo good because we can have the sauce whenever we want now! Thank you!!!

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  15. Mary says

    Thanks so much! I want to use this on everything!

    Reply

  16. Anita says

    Yay! I can finally make this sauce myself at home. This is so great with chicken nuggets or chicken tenders. 😀

    Reply

  17. SHANIKA says

    OK, so I'm running over to my kitchen right now to make this! I love Chick-Fil-A's sauce!

    Reply

  18. Abigail Raines says

    My kids are addicted to chick fil a sauce and they're glad I can now make it from home!!! Tasty!

    Reply

  19. Andrea Metlika says

    This is my absolute favorite sauce from Chick-fil-a. I cannot wait to make this!

    Reply

  20. Connie Jo says

    Can I use smoked paprika? I don't think I have regular paprika.

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    • Kelly Anthony says

      It might not taste like an exact replica of the sauce, but I'm sure it would still be yummy!

      Reply

  21. Chelsea says

    Delicious! I didn't have liquid smoke so I mixed sweet barbecue and smoked barbecue to get some more smoky flavor. Tastes so good.

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  22. Bethany says

    Made this tonight & my husband said it was spot on. Thanks for keeping me from embarrassing myself in the CFA line by asking for 10 sauce packs. 🙂 Love that I can make this quickly and it is delish!

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    • Kelly Anthony says

      Hahaha! That is amazing. Thank you, Bethany! 😉

      Reply

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FAQs

What 3 sauces are in Chick-fil-A sauce? ›

While the ingredients in the sauce seem complex and secretive, in reality, the sauce is only a mixture of three different sauces; honey mustard, barbecue sauce and ranch.

What is Chick-fil-A signature sauce? ›

As the company tweeted out in 2012, the Chick-fil-A sauce is just a mixture of honey mustard, barbecue sauce, and ranch dressing. Yes, that's it. You can mix those three ingredients in your own kitchen anytime you have a craving and get the same sauce you thought only Chick-fil-A restaurants could provide.

What's in the original Chick-fil-A sauce? ›

What is Chick-fil-a sauce made of? The ingredients for the Chick-fil-A sauce include soybean oil, sugar, BBQ sauce, water, yellow mustard, distilled vinegar, egg yolk, salt, tomato paste, cider vinegar, lemon juice concentrate, spices, mustard flour, and preservatives.

Does Chick-fil-A use a sauce? ›

All our sauces are a different combination of greatness. To see the ingredients in the sauces at your local restaurant, check out your restaurant's menu either online or on the Chick-fil-A® App. On the website, click “Find a restaurant” at the top left side of the website, and enter your zip code.

What's the difference between Cane's sauce and Chick-fil-A sauce? ›

Like Raising Cane's, Chick-fil-A sauce has a thick mayo base and a tangy sharpness supplied by pepper, vinegar, and garlic. Where it diverges is the addition of sweetness from honey mustard and ketchup-based barbecue sauce.

What is Chick-fil-A sauce similar to? ›

It is most commonly served with their famous chicken nuggets and waffle fries. It tastes much like honey mustard sauce but with a little more “zing”.

What is so special about Chick-fil-A sauce? ›

The sauce is basically a mixture of BBQ sauce and mustard, but the game changer is egg yolk. The sauce gets its sweetness from sugar and its kick from vinegar and lemon juice.

What is Raising Cane's sauce made of? ›

What Is In Cane's Sauce? Cane's sauce is a take on Russian Dressing or Thousand Island Dressing, AKA many fast food chain's special sauce. It's a mayonnaise-based sauce with ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, and seasonings like garlic powder and lots of freshly cracked black pepper.

What oil does Chick-fil-A use? ›

Ever since our founder Truett Cathy created the Chick-fil-A® Chicken Sandwich, we've been cooking our hand-breaded chicken exclusively in fully refined, heat-processed peanut oil.

When did Chick-fil-A change their recipe? ›

According to FOX, Chick-fil-A began to switch to antibiotic-free chicken in 2014, and by 2019 all of its restaurants fell into that category.

What are the ingredients of Chick-fil-A sauce? ›

(Water, tomato paste, sugar, brown sugar, distilled vinegar, corn syrup solids, corn syrup, pineapple juice concentrate, salt, modified cornstarch, potassium sorbate and sodium benzoate added as preservatives, caramel color, natural flavor including smoke flavor, spice, onion*, garlic*) *dehydrated.

What combination is Chick-fil-A sauce? ›

What Is Chick-Fil-A Sauce Made Out Of? The sauce sold in stores is a combination of their honey mustard, barbecue, and ranch sauces, but you can recreate it to perfection with just five ingredients. Barbecue sauce. Classic tomato-based barbecue sauce gives it that signature smokiness.

Who manufactures Chick-fil-A sauce? ›

Atlanta, GA — Chick-fil-A is giving its signature sauces, produced by licensee T. Marzetti Co., the spotlight this April.

What are the 3 main sauces? ›

There are three sauces we make VERY frequently when catering and running events: Veloute, Bechamel, and Hollandaise. All culinary students must become very comfortable with these three mother sauces.

What is cane sauce made of? ›

COPYCAT CANE'S SAUCE 🔥 This was the most requested comment on our last video, so we're sharing @Farrah J 's Famous Cane's Sauce for our third copycat recipe of the series: - 1/2 cup mayo - 1/4 cup + 1 tsp ketchup - 1/2 tsp worcestershire - 1/2 tsp garlic powder - 1/2 tsp black pepper - 1/2 tsp salt 1.

Is Chick-Fil-A sauce called Polynesian sauce? ›

Polynesian sauce is one of Chick-fil-A's most popular dips, described on its website as a “sweet and sour sauce with a strong, tangy flavor.” It's been on the chain's menu for 40 years and has become so popular that it's now sold in grocery stores.

What's the difference between Chick-Fil-A sauce and Yum Yum sauce? ›

The Chick-Fil-A sauce's color is lighter and slightly more yellowish. The Great Value brand's sauce is a few shades darker than the Chick-Fil-A sauce and is a bit more orange. The tone of orange reminds me more of spicy mayo commonly found on sushi (also called "yum-yum" sauce). Now, onto the taste test!

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