The BEST Copycat Chick-Fil-A Sauce Recipe - Easy Budget Recipes (2024)

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Created On: April 4, 2022&nbsp|Updated: November 5, 2023| 41 Comments

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This Copycat Chick-Fil-A Sauce recipe tastes just like the real thing, and it takes just 2 minutes to make.

This recipe makes 16 servings and costs about $2.99 to make. That’s just around 18¢ per serving!

These Homemade Chicken Fingers are perfect for dipping in this Copycat Chick-Fil-A Sauce.

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This Chick Fil A Sauce Copycat Recipe tastes just like the real thing!

You can make this Homemade Chick-Fil-A sauce and satisfy all your fast food cravings without leaving the comfort of your home. It is made with basic ingredients that you may already have on hand. And your kids can totally make this recipe all by themselves; it is just that easy.

This sauce is almost good enough to drink through a straw, just like our Peppermint Shake. Okay, maybe that is taking it a little too far, but this Copycat Chick-Fil-A sauce really is the BEST. It comes together in just 2 minutes and costs pennies per serving to make.

The next time you get a craving, skip the drive-thru line and make our Homemade Chicken Fingers recipe to go along with this Copycat Chick-Fil-A Sauce instead. Everyone will love both of these recipes and agree that they taste just like the real thing!

Homemade Chick Fil A Sauce ingredients and Estimated Cost

Recipe Cost: $2.99

Per Serving: $0.18

3/4 cup mayonnaise –$1.56
1/4 cup honey –$0.72
2 Tablespoons yellow mustard –$0.18
1 Tablespoon Dijon mustard –$0.04
1/4 cup Barbecue Sauce –$0.42
1 Tablespoon lemon juice –$0.07

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How to make Copycat Chick Fil A Sauce

First, add all ingredients in a small bowl.
Next, whisk until combined.
Finally, serve or place in the refrigerator until ready to serve.

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Get kids involved in making this Chick-Fil-A Sauce Recipe

Ages 2-3: Let them help mix the ingredients together.

Ages 4-5:Let them help measure out the ingredients before mixing them together. I’m sure they’d love to be your official taste testers, too.

Ages 6-8: This is a great recipe to let them try measuring it out and mixing it together on their own.

Ages 9-11: Supervise them while they prepare the entire recipe. Remember to have them read it twice before beginning the recipe.

Ages 12+:Let them prepare the entire recipe unsupervised while you do the happy dance in the corner!

What to serve with Homemade Chick Fil A Sauce

OurHomemade Chicken FingersandHomemade Air Fryer French Friesare perfect for dipping into this Chick-fil-A sauce. You can even drizzle it onGrilled Hot Dogsor slather it on theBest Grilled Hamburgers

How to store DIY Chick Fil A Sauce

SERVE: You can keep the sauce at room temperature for up to 2 hours before you will need to store it in the refrigerator.
STORE: This will keep in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 7-10 days.
FREEZE: Sorry, this sauce does not freeze well. Upon thawing, you’ll have a watery mess.

Cook’s tools for this Chick Fil A Sauce Recipe

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Copycat Chick Fil A Sauce FAQs

What is the secret ingredient in chick fil a sauce?

The secret to the sauce is made with just a few ingredients. Our Copycat Chick-Fil-A sauce is made of honey, mayonnaise,mustard, BBQ sauce, and lemon juice.

How much is Chick-Fil-A sauce?

You can buy Chick-Fil-A Sauce in a 16-ounce jar starting at $3.74. That is crazy-town! Stick with us to see how you can make it at a more reasonable price than that without any preservatives!

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Anytime you can make something at home instead of eating out, it is a win! It will save you money each month by eating at home instead of eating out.

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Chick Fil A Sauce Copycat Recipe

Recipe Cost 2.99

Serving Cost 0.18

Equipment

Measuring spoons
measuring cups
mixing bowl
whisk

Ingredients

¾ cup mayonnaise
¼ cup honey
¼ cup Barbecue Sauce
2 tablespoons prepared yellow mustard
1 Tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 Tablespoon lemon juice

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Instructions

Add all ingredients to a small bowl. Whisk until combined. Serve right away or store covered in the refrigerator until ready to serve.

Notes

This recipe makes 1 cup of sauce.

Nutrition

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Comments

wilhelmina says
May 1, 2020 at 9:18 am

This sauce is spot on! I love being able to make it bulk so I can put it on everything!
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- Jess Jankowski says
  May 2, 2020 at 8:42 am
  
  Such a good idea to make it in bulk!
Andréa Janssen says
May 1, 2020 at 9:24 am

I don’t know this recipe in The Netherlands, but it sounds like a honey mustard dressing, with even more good things added. I’m going to try this recipe for sure the next time we eat kip fingers.
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- Jess Jankowski says
  May 2, 2020 at 8:42 am
  
  You will love it! It is super popular here!
Sula says
May 1, 2020 at 11:27 am

I had no idea this sauce was so easy! A hit at my house for sure!
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- Jess Jankowski says
  May 2, 2020 at 8:43 am
  
  It is too easy to not make!
Melissa Latin says
May 1, 2020 at 2:44 pm

Cannot wait to try this!!!
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- Jess Jankowski says
  May 2, 2020 at 8:43 am
  
  Let us know how it goes!
Amy Chung says
May 1, 2020 at 8:42 pm

So many delicious ingredients in the one recipe! Perfect for my salads!
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- Jess Jankowski says
  May 2, 2020 at 8:44 am
  
  I love it on almost everything!
AirynBoBerin says
May 20, 2020 at 10:41 am

I was skeptical at first. I look up quite a few knock off recipes and there’s almost always something “off” about them that makes them not quite right. But, this sauce is BANGING! It is almost PERFECT. it tastes just like chick-fil-a sauce, the only thing wrong is the color but who cares? They probably add dyes to theirs. This is lovely to have during lockdown. Thank you!
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- Jess Jankowski says
  May 20, 2020 at 5:57 pm
  
  Thank you so much for your review! We are thrilled that you love it!
Roxana says
September 15, 2020 at 10:52 am

Wow what a simple and easy recipe. Now we can have this at home without having to got to the restaurant.
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- Jess Jankowski says
  September 16, 2020 at 6:48 am
  
  Amen to that Roxana!
Tawnie Kroll says
September 15, 2020 at 11:22 am

Obsessed with this sauce, we put it on everything! Soooo good thank you!
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- Jess Jankowski says
  September 16, 2020 at 6:48 am
  
  Tawnie, isn’t it the BEST?!
Emily Liao says
September 15, 2020 at 11:26 am

Wow! This sauce tastes just like the chick-fil-a sauce! Loved it with crispy chicken I made right at home.
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- Jess Jankowski says
  September 16, 2020 at 6:48 am
  
  Emily, so happy you loved it as much as we do!
Farah says
September 15, 2020 at 11:35 am

Now this looks like my type of dipping sauce. So easy and it looks like the real deal! Thanks so much can’t wait to try this!
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- Jess Jankowski says
  September 16, 2020 at 6:47 am
  
  Farah, we had it for dinner last night with our Homemade Chicken Fingers and my kids practically licked their plates clean!
- Clara says
  September 22, 2020 at 7:24 am
  
  What a great and simple recipe, loved it. We dont have a Chick-Fil-A close by so its nice to have a recipe when your craving it.
- Jess Jankowski says
  September 23, 2020 at 6:43 am
  
  Clara, that’s right, now you can fill those cravings anytime because it is made with super simple ingredients. Enjoy!
Katie says
September 15, 2020 at 11:48 am

Looks so good! Can’t wait to try this one.
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- Jess Jankowski says
  September 16, 2020 at 6:46 am
  
  Thanks for stopping by Katie, enjoy!
Amanda Wren-Grimwood says
September 22, 2020 at 7:17 am

This sauce looks so good for dipping all sorts! Really love how easy it is too.
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- Jess Jankowski says
  September 23, 2020 at 6:44 am
  
  Amanada, we love dipping our homemade chicken fingers and store bought waffle fries into it! Thanks for stopping by.
Dannii says
September 22, 2020 at 7:27 am

This sauce sounds amazing. Mayo and BBQ sauce together sounds pretty epic.
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- Jess Jankowski says
  September 23, 2020 at 6:42 am
  
  Dannii, epic is a great way to describe this sauce!
Alison says
September 22, 2020 at 7:30 am

I’ve never had chick-fil-a sauce, but this sauce sounds super flavorful and easy to make!
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- Jess Jankowski says
  September 23, 2020 at 6:42 am
  
  Oh Alison you are in for a treat!
Beth says
September 22, 2020 at 7:35 am

My family loves this recipe! I can’t wait to make this recipe again!
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- Jess Jankowski says
  September 23, 2020 at 6:41 am
  
  Beth, we are thrilled that your whole family loves it!
Sydney says
October 20, 2020 at 7:36 pm

SO excited to see this recipe!! I love chick-fil-a sauce so much, but I rarely want to leave my house and face the long lines (or fork out the cash for a whole meal, penny pinching in my household means rarely eating out) so I’m glad I can make this at home. It’s almost dangerous because I plan to put this on literally everything haha. Thank you!!
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- Jess Jankowski says
  October 21, 2020 at 12:40 pm
  
  Sydney, we feel like this sauce is life-changing so we are right there with you! So happy you found it. Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review, we appreciate it.
Bethany says
April 7, 2022 at 5:51 pm

I was wondering if you have a suggestion on what bbq sauce to use? I have like 5 different one in my fridge at any given moment. Hickory, sweet and spicy, texas style?
Thanks!
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- Jess Jankowski says
  April 8, 2022 at 10:45 am
  
  Hi Bethany, any type will do, but personally, I prefer sweet and spicy. Texas Style would also be good!
Devan says
April 12, 2022 at 12:26 am

I LOVE this sauce!! I always wondered how they made it – the sharpness of the mustard makes so much sense. Can’t wait to try this!
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Amanda Wren-Grimwood says
April 12, 2022 at 1:30 am

This was so easy to make and delicious with chicken and for dipping sausages too.
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Ieva says
April 12, 2022 at 2:10 am

Lovely dipping sauce! Had all the ingredients at home already and it went perfectly with our chicken popcorn! Thanks!
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Dannii says
April 12, 2022 at 2:22 am

I have heard so much about this sauce, but I have never tried it. I will definitely be giving it a try.
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Farah Maizar says
April 12, 2022 at 3:19 am

Omg I love chick fil a, and I love their dipping sauce! Thanks for this amazing dip recipe can’t wait to try it!
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FAQs

What is the secret Chick-fil-A 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.

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What is the main ingredient 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.

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What is 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.

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What is Chick-fil-A sauce policy? ›

Here are the new Chick-fil-A sauce rules, according to KSL Newsradio: One sauce per entree. Two sauces per meal. Three sauces per 30-count chicken nuggets.

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Is Chick-fil-A secret menu real? ›

While you may have seen your friends concocting their own recipes from Chick-fil-A^® menu items, our restaurants do not have a secret menu. We do everything we can to maintain the highest standards for our regular menu, and we rotate seasonal and limited-time items on and off the menu throughout the year.

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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.

Did Chic 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. Now, according to the site, the shift will mean that the restaurant will use chicken that has had antibiotics only if it or other animals around it have become sick.

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Why does Chick-fil-A sauce taste so good? ›

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.

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What happened to Chick-fil-A sauce? ›

Stores have thrown out their sauce packages, according to an email from Chick-fil-A. The reason? What is advertised as Polynesian sauce “may contain a different sauce that includes wheat and soy allergens,” the company said. Chick-fil-A's Sweet and Spicy Sriracha sauce contains those two allergens.

Can you buy a bottle of canes sauce? ›

And, unless you want to hit the drive-thru and pay extra for a small cup of sauce or make the sauce yourself, you're out of luck. Unlike a few other fast food brands, Raising Cane's has yet to bottle its beloved sauce and take it to market.

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What does Cane's use to fry their fries? ›

Raising Cane's cooks all of our fried foods in an all-vegetable, trans fat free blend of soybean and canola oil. According to the FDA, highly refined soybean oil is not considered allergenic, and therefore is not labeled as such. Please inform the Manager if you have a food allergy.

Is Raising Cane's sauce the same as Chick-fil-A sauce? ›

Cane's Sauce is more sour and peppery, like a mixture of ketchup, mayo, and black pepper. Obviously, there are more ingredients than just those three. Chick-fil-A sauce is sweet, smokey, and rich, with it being made of honey mustard and barbecue.

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Is Chick-fil-A sauce a mix of all the sauces? ›

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.

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Can you fly with Chick-fil-A sauce? ›

In general, yes, you can bring your sauce with you. However, it needs to be a small amount. All liquids and gels brought onto the plane in your carry-on luggage need to be stored in 3.4-ounce or 100 ml containers stored in a plastic bag. This practice is the standard approach for TSA guidelines.

Is KFC sauce Chick-fil-A sauce? ›

KFC KFC Sauce

Finger Lickin' Good Sauce tasted similar to the dipping sauces you get at the chicken finger chains like Zaxby's and Raising Cane's. But this new sauce is different. This time KFC seems to have been inspired by the sweet-and-smokey creamy mustard sauce at Chick-fil-A.

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What is Chick-fil-A famous sauce? ›

The Honey Mustard Sauce from Chick-fil-A is a creamy and tangy sauce with a perfect balance of sweet honey and savory mustard flavors. It is a beloved condiment that pairs well with Chick-fil-A's famous chicken sandwiches, nuggets, and waffle fries.

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Does Chick-fil-A sell their special sauce? ›

Our 8-fluid ounce Bottled Sauces are also available at participating Chick-fil-A^® restaurants nationwide. You can contact your local restaurant or check the Chick-fil-A^® App to confirm availability.

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What is the new Chick-Fil-A sauce? ›

After Chick-fil-A saw so much success with its bottled sauces, it decided to drop two new flavors. Starting this month, you'll find both Barbecue and Sweet & Spicy Sriracha Sauce bottles on grocery shelves.

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What is honey mustard made of? ›

Honey: Two tablespoons of honey should add the perfect amount of sweetness. Mustard: You'll need 2 tablespoons of prepared yellow mustard and 1 tablespoon of Dijon mustard. Lemon juice: Lemon juice lends welcome brightness.

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This Chick Fil A Sauce Copycat Recipe tastes just like the real thing!

Homemade Chick Fil A Sauce ingredients and Estimated Cost

How to make Copycat Chick Fil A Sauce

Get kids involved in making this Chick-Fil-A Sauce Recipe

What to serve with Homemade Chick Fil A Sauce

How to store DIY Chick Fil A Sauce

Cook’s tools for this Chick Fil A Sauce Recipe

Copycat Chick Fil A Sauce FAQs

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