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February 18, 2021 4 Comments

Copycat Chick-fil-A Sauce

copycat chick-fil-a sauce in a glass serving dish with a spoon in it and a hand towel in the back groundTangy, slightly sweet and just a hint of smokiness, Copycat Chick-fil-A Sauce is a must for dipping delicious Copycat Chick-fil-A Chicken Nuggets. 

From the moment I had my first taste of Chick-fil-A Sauce it was love at first bite. It’s my favorite sauce they offer and I love dipping my chicken nuggets or my waffle fries in it. SO GOOD!

When I decided to recreate a Chick-fil-A dinner for my family, I knew I needed to try whipping up a Copycat Chick-fil-A Sauce. It turned out awesome and really made it feel like we were at Chick-fil-A. 

A piece of chicken dipped in chick-fil-a sauce, a person is holding it in their hand and you can see a basket of chicken in the back groundThe ingredients might surprise you a little bit. I researched a bunch of copycat recipes for the sauce and was surprised at how much mustard is in the sauce. I didn’t see that coming, but it is a vital part of getting the flavor just right. 

The smokiness is also an important part of the flavor in this sauce. The recipe calls for barbecue sauce, so if you use a really smoky one you probably won’t need to add anything else, but I used Sweet Baby Rays Original barbecue sauce and felt like it still needed a little more smokiness so I added 1/8th teaspoon of smoked paprika. Another option to add some additional smokiness would be a drop or two of liquid smoke.

I can’t wait for you to taste this. It’s almost a perfect copycat recipe for Chick-fil-A Sauce. I think you’re going to love it!

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Step by step pictures for how to make Copycat Chick-fil-A Sauce

step by step pictures for how to make chick-fil-a sauce. there are four pictures in the collagea basket of chick-fil-a copycat chicken nuggets with a side of chick-fil-a sauceFrequently asked questions about making Copycat Chick-fil-A Sauce:

Does it matter what brand of mayo I use?

Best Foods is always a good choice, but I have used the store brand and still had great results. Any mayonnaise should be fine. 

What type of barbecue sauce do you recommend?

I used Sweet Baby Rays because it is what I usually keep on hand. You can use whatever you have on hand or pick up a bottle of your favorite next time you are at the store.

Is this Copycat Chick-fil-A sauce gluten-free? 

To make sure it is gluten-free you will need to check the barbecue sauce that you use. Otherwise, all the other ingredients should be gluten-free.

chick-fil-a copycat sauce. A big bowl of it with a spoon in it and a blue and white handtowel in the backgroundHow much sauce does this recipe make?

You will get about a cup and a half of sauce from this recipe.

If I only have regular mustard will this recipe still work? 

The Dijon mustard really adds to the flavor but you could probably still get a close replica if you only have regular mustard. I would start by only adding the amount of regular mustard that is called for and then taste it before deciding if you want to add more in place of the Dijon mustard.  

How long will leftover sauce last in the fridge?

If kept in an airtight container this sauce can stay good in the fridge for 3-4 weeks. 

Click here for the Copycat Chick-fil-A Chicken Nuggets recipe.

pinterest collage of copycat chick-fil-a sauce. there are three pictures in the collage

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Copycat Chick-fil-A Sauce
 
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Prep time
5 mins
Total time
5 mins
 
Tangy, slightly sweet with just a hint of smokiness, you are going to love this spot-on Copycat Chick-fil-A Sauce.
Author: Slightly adapted from Family Fresh Meals
Cuisine: Copycat Chick-fil-A
Serves: 1.5 cups
Ingredients
  • ½ cup +2 tbsp mayonnaise
  • ¼ cup barbecue sauce
  • ¼ cup honey
  • 1 tbsp +1 tsp regular yellow mustard
  • 1 tbsp dijon mustard
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • ⅛-1/4 tsp smoked paprika or 1-2 drops liquid smoke (optional)
Instructions
  1. In a small mixing bowl combine the mayonnaise, barbecue sauce, honey, yellow mustard, Dijon mustard and lemon juice. Mix and taste.
  2. Depending on what barbecue sauce you use, you may need to add a little more smokiness. You can do so by adding either ⅛ tsp smoked paprika or a drop or two of liquid smoke.
  3. Mix well and enjoy with Copycat Chick-fil-A nuggets.
  4. **For optimal sauce flavor make it at least 30 minutes before serving so flavors have a chance to mingle.
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4 Comments

  1. Rachael Nelson

    February 19, 2021 at 1:37 pm

    Can’t wait to try this out!
    #febgiveaway

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    • Maria

      February 20, 2021 at 12:14 pm

      Thanks Rachael, I hope you love it!

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  2. Keelye Jones

    February 20, 2021 at 1:50 am

    I am obsessed with Chick-fil-a sauce. I’m not kidding you, I could drink it. Whenever we go there as a couple we always sneak the last container for our fries. This sauce is a way that we can have as much sauce as we want and don’t have to “fight” for the last sauce container. Definitely a recipe that I will double and keep in the fridge for a week or so. So yummy!

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    • Maria

      February 20, 2021 at 12:12 pm

      I loved having leftover sauces when we would get it to go, so I could hide them in the fridge and pull them out when I had fries or nuggets at home. I don’t know why I waited so long to try making a copycat for it. I hope you love it Keelye!

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