With just a few pantry staples and about 5 minutes, you can make this Copycat Chick-fil-A Sauce at home. It’s ideal for dipping chicken tenders, nuggets, waffle fries, and more—so you can enjoy that familiar sweet-smoky, creamy flavor without leaving your kitchen.
This homemade version ranks right up there with other favorite dipping sauces in our house. It balances sweetness, tang, a hint of citrus, and a touch of smokiness in a creamy base—perfect alongside fries, nuggets, sandwiches, and more.
What is Chick-fil-A Sauce?
Chick-fil-A sauce is the chain’s signature dipping sauce, a hybrid of smoky barbecue and honey mustard with a subtle citrus note. It’s a fan favorite for dipping chicken fingers, fries, and other fried or grilled snacks.
Helpful Tips & Variations
- Mayonnaise: Provides the rich, creamy base. Sour cream or Greek yogurt can be used, but they will change the flavor and texture.
- Barbecue sauce: Use your preferred barbecue sauce, but choose one with a smoky profile rather than an overtly sweet or honeyed BBQ. If your BBQ sauce is sweeter, a small splash of liquid smoke can boost the smoky character.
- Honey: Adds mellow sweetness. Agave is a suitable substitute if needed.
- Mustard: This recipe uses both yellow and Dijon mustard for depth and a touch of heat.
- Lemon juice: Brightens the sauce; apple cider vinegar can be used in a pinch.
Copycat Chick-fil-A Sauce
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Ingredients
- 3/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup barbecue sauce (see note)
- 1/4 cup honey
- 2 tablespoons yellow mustard
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Instructions
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In a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, barbecue sauce, honey, yellow mustard, Dijon mustard, and lemon juice until smooth.
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Cover and chill for at least 1 hour (or ideally overnight). Chilling lets the flavors meld and thickens the sauce.
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Serve with chicken tenders, nuggets, waffle fries, or any favorite dippers.
Notes
Nutrition
Nutritional information is an estimate and will vary depending on the exact brands and quantities you use. Calculate values yourself if precise nutrition data is required.
Serving Suggestions
This versatile sauce pairs with countless foods. Favorites include:
- Chicken tenders
- Chicken nuggets
- Onion rings
- Zucchini fries
- Sweet potato fries
- Pigs in a blanket
- Sausage balls
- Fried green tomatoes
Proper Storage
Store homemade Chick-fil-A sauce in an airtight container or sealed jar in the refrigerator for up to two weeks.
More Dipping Sauce Recipes:
- A copycat Raising Cane’s Sauce—simple pantry ingredients and a chill time to develop flavor.
- A quick Horseradish Sauce made with sour cream, mayo, and prepared horseradish for sandwiches and roasts.
- Comeback Sauce—a tangy, slightly spicy condiment that livens up many dishes.
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