Homemade Chick-Fil-A Sauce

What is Chick-Fil-A Sauce?

Chick-Fil-A sauce is the signature dipping sauce from the popular chicken restaurant chain. Most commonly served with their famous chicken nuggets and waffle fries, it is a fan favorite for good reason. It tastes similar to honey mustard sauce but with a little more “zing,. This stuff is seriously so addictive! Now you can enjoy this crave-worthy sauce in the comfort of your own home with this spot-on copycat recipe!

What is Chick-Fil-A Sauce Made Of?

You can whip up this quick and easy recipe with just four simple ingredients that you probably already have in your fridge or pantry! Here’s what you’ll need:

• Mayonnaise – We always use Best Foods (or Hellmann’s) mayo.
• Mustard – Yellow mustard or dijon mustard both work well. Dijon gives you more of a kick.
• Honey
• Ketchup (or BBQ sauce)

Recreating Chick-Fil-A’s Famous Sauce at Home

In 2012 Chick-Fil-A tweeted the recipe for their famous sauce, saying it was made from honey mustard, barbecue sauce, and ranch sauce. While this may be true, I am assuming they are using their own unique sauces. When making this at home, I couldn’t quite get it to taste right with these particular ingredients. Here’s my results:

Honey Mustard – Obviously this is spot on. Most people will tell you that it just tastes like a creamy honey mustard and they aren’t wrong. This is clearly the stand-out ingredient. 

Barbecue Sauce – I tried making this sauce with both BBQ sauce and ketchup. Both versions were very close in taste, but I decided to go with ketchup because it’s what my kids preferred and the taste of ketchup doesn’t vary like different BBQ sauces. The sauce will be more consistent across the board when using ketchup. 

Ranch Sauce – Using store-bought ranch dressing or even homemade ranch dressing just didn’t taste right. If Chick-Fil-A uses this in their sauce, it must not be very much. After swapping the ranch out for mayo, the sauce tasted much more accurate to how the actual sauce tastes.

Adjust to Your Liking

If you prefer a sweeter sauce, add a little more honey. For a less sweet taste, reduce the amount of honey or omit it altogether. If you want sauce with a little more of a bite, you can add dijon, brown mustard, or even a little creamy horseradish.

What To Put Chick Fil A Sauce On

Chick-fil-A Sauce is a versatile and delicious condiment that can take a wide range of dishes to the next level. Its creamy, tangy, and slightly sweet flavor makes it an excellent dip for chicken nuggets, tenders, or sandwiches. Drizzle it over grilled chicken, burgers, or salads to add a burst of flavor. Use it as a flavorful spread in wraps, sandwiches, or sliders for an extra touch of deliciousness. Use it as a dip for veggies such as broccoli, carrots, celery, pea pods, or cauliflower. This sauce also pairs well with classic sides like french fries, tater tots, or sweet potato fries. It also goes well with so many tasty fried (or grilled) finger foods. Here are some of our favorites:

• Chicken tenders (in the Air Fryer)
• Mafa chicken
• French fries
• Potato wedges
• Chicken sandwiches
• Cap’n Crunch chicken
• Homemade pretzels 
• Malibu chicken