Homemade Chick-fil-A Sauce

Transform your kitchen into a flavor haven with this quick and easy Homemade Chick-fil-A Sauce recipe! In just 5 minutes, you can recreate the iconic sweet, tangy, and smoky dipping sauce that elevates any meal. Combining pantry staples like mayonnaise, honey, mustard, barbecue sauce, and a hint of paprika with a splash of fresh lemon juice, this DIY version is perfect for pairing with crispy chicken nuggets, golden fries, or even as a sandwich spread. With no cooking required and customizable sweetness or tanginess, this creamy sauce is the ultimate crowd-pleaser for your next gathering or weeknight meal. Store leftovers in the fridge for up to a week—if there’s any left!

Nutriscore Rating: 42/100

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Prep Time:5 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:5 mins

Servings: 10

Ingredients

1 cup Mayonnaise
0.25 cup Honey
2 tablespoons Mustard
2 tablespoons Barbecue Sauce
1 tablespoon Lemon Juice
1 teaspoon Paprika

Directions

Step 1

In a medium-sized bowl, combine 1 cup of mayonnaise, 0.25 cup of honey, 2 tablespoons of mustard, and 2 tablespoons of barbecue sauce.

Step 2

Add 1 tablespoon of lemon juice and 1 teaspoon of paprika to the mixture.

Step 3

Stir all the ingredients together thoroughly using a whisk or a fork until the sauce is smooth and well blended.

Step 4

Taste the sauce and adjust seasoning by adding more honey for sweetness or more mustard for a tangier taste as desired.

Step 5

Once the sauce is thoroughly mixed, transfer it to a clean, airtight container.

Step 6

Refrigerate the sauce for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld.

Step 7

Serve chilled as a dipping sauce with chicken nuggets, fries, or as a sandwich spread.

Step 8

Store any leftover sauce in the refrigerator for up to one week.

Portion size

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	217.1 grams (217.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1063

Total Fat 87.20g	112%
Saturated Fat 7.90g	40%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.00g
Cholesterol 118mg	39%
Sodium 793mg	34%
Total Carbohydrate 74.50g	27%
Dietary Fiber 1.00g	4%
Total Sugars 46.20g
Protein 1.30g	3%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 25mg	2%
Iron 1mg	6%
Potassium 165mg	4%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 72.1%

Protein: 0.5%

Carbs: 27.4%