This copycat Chick-Fil A sauce is the most perfect sauce recipe to serve as a dipping sauce for chicken tenders or as a delicious sauce on a fried chicken sandwich and it only requires a few simple ingredients. This homemade sauce is the real deal, you won't even notice a difference from the sauce you get at the restaurant.

Homemade chick fil a sauce tastes just like the real thing and will easily become one of your most favorite copycat restaurant recipes. This famous sauce is perfect to make year round and is especially delicious when paired with waffle fries, french fries, chicken sandwiches or chicken nuggets. This can be a great side sauce to offer your guests at your next summer barbecue, especially during Memorial day weeknight, Labor Day weekend or July 4th parties. It is also a great dipping sauce to serve on football Sunday gameday.
This was inspired by my Horseradish Sauce on this site, and pairs well with this Classic Chicken Sandwich.
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Ingredients
- mayonnaise
- yellow mustard
- barbecue sauce
- honey
See recipe card for quantities.
Instructions
- Step 1: Measure out ingredients.
- Step 2: Add mayonnaise, barbecue sauce, yellow mustard and honey to a small bowl.
- Step 3: Mix ingredients together thoroughly.
- Step 4: Serve immediately or save for later.
Hint: for minimal dishes, place the ingredients in a mason jar and shake until combined.
Substitutions
- Yellow Mustard - if yellow mustard is not available, use honey mustard
- Honey - for extra flavor, use hot honey
Variations
- Spicy - add chili pepper flakes or hot sauce to add heat to this recipe
- Deluxe - pour over fries and add toppings for a delicious french fry nacho recipe
- Kid friendly - this recipe is as kid friendly as it gets, serve it with your kiddos favorite chicken nuggets or fries
Equipment
To make this recipe you will need a small bowl. To store leftovers, use a mason jar. Extra small bowls need to be used as bowls for the dipping sauce when serving.
Storage
Store extra sauce in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 weeks.
These ingredients don't stand up well to freezing.
Top Tip
Serve this sauce along side your favorite barbecue sauce brand and sweet and sour sauce. Dip air fryer chicken tenders in all three sauces for an amazing flavor combination.
FAQ
This amazing sauce is best when served with chicken tenders, fries or tater tots. It is also delicious on a chicken sandwich with pickles. This tangy sauce is the perfect pairing with any chicken recipe.
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Pairing
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📖 Recipe
Homemade Chick Fil A Sauce
Equipment
- 1 small bowl
- 1 mason jar
Ingredients
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- ⅓ cup barbecue sauce
- 1 tablespoon yellow mustard
- 2 tablespoon honey
Instructions
- Add mayonnaise, barbecue sauce, yellow mustard and honey to a small bowl.
- Mix ingredients together thoroughly.
- Serve immediately or save for later.
Notes
- save leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge.
Nutrition
Food safety
- Cook to a minimum temperature of 165 °F (74 °C)
- Do not use the same utensils on cooked food, that previously touched raw meat
- Wash hands after touching raw meat
- Don't leave food sitting out at room temperature for extended periods
- Never leave cooking food unattended
- Use oils with high smoking point to avoid harmful compounds
- Always have good ventilation when using a gas stove
See more guidelines at USDA.gov.
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