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Homemade Chick fil A Sauce Recipe

This easy homemade Chick fil A sauce recipe tastes just like the original! Made with simple pantry ingredients in just 5 minutes, this creamy, tangy, and slightly sweet sauce is perfect for chicken nuggets, fries, sandwiches, and more. No drive-thru needed!
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: sauce
Cuisine: American, Gluten-Free, vegan
Calories: 120
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • - ½ cup mayonnaise
  • - 2 tablespoons yellow mustard
  • - 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • - 2 tablespoons honey
  • - 2 tablespoons BBQ sauce smoky variety preferred
  • - 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • - ½ teaspoon smoked paprika

Method
 

  1. Step 1: Combine Ingredients
    In a medium mixing bowl, add the mayonnaise, yellow mustard, Dijon mustard, honey, BBQ sauce, lemon juice, and smoked paprika.
  2. Step 2: Whisk Until Smooth
    Whisk all ingredients together until completely smooth and creamy. Make sure there are no lumps and everything is well combined.
  3. Step 3: Taste and Adjust
    Taste the sauce and adjust seasonings if needed. Add more honey for sweetness, more lemon juice for tang, or more BBQ sauce for a smokier flavor.
  4. Step 4: Chill
    Transfer the sauce to an airtight container or jar. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together. For best results, let it chill for 2 hours or overnight.
  5. Step 5: Serve
    Give the sauce a quick stir before serving. Enjoy with chicken nuggets, fries, sandwiches, or as a dipping sauce for your favorite foods!

Notes

Storage: Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 7 days. Give it a quick stir before each use as ingredients may separate slightly.
Make Ahead: This sauce is perfect for meal prep! Make a batch on Sunday and enjoy it all week long.
Customization Tips:
  • For extra tang, add an additional teaspoon of lemon juice
  • For more smoke flavor, increase the smoked paprika to ¾ teaspoon
  • Use maple syrup instead of honey for a different sweetness profile
  • Add a pinch of garlic powder for extra depth
Best Uses:
  • Dipping sauce for chicken nuggets, tenders, or wings
  • Spread for sandwiches and wraps
  • Dip for french fries, sweet potato fries, or onion rings
  • Thinned with lemon juice as a salad dressing
  • Drizzle over grilled vegetables
Nutrition Information (Per Serving - 2 tablespoons)
  • Calories:** 120 kcal
  • Total Fat:** 11g
  • Saturated Fat:** 2g
  • Cholesterol:** 5mg
  • Sodium:** 180mg
  • Total Carbohydrates:** 6g
  • Dietary Fiber:** 0g
  • Sugars:** 5g
  • Protein:** 0g