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Crispy copycat Chick-fil-A chicken nugget on a fork dipped in creamy golden homemade Chick-fil-A-style sauce.

Copycat Chick-fil-A Sauce

This easy homemade copycat Chick-fil-A sauce recipe is creamy, sweet, tangy, and slightly smoky. Made with five simple ingredients in just five minutes, it is the perfect dipping sauce for chicken nuggets, fries, sandwiches, and wraps.
Prep Time 5 minutes
Chill Time 30 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Course Appetizer, Side Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 12 (3/4 cup)
Calories 98 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • ½ cup mayonnaise
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 1 tablespoon yellow mustard
  • 2 tablespoons sweet and smoky barbecue sauce
  • 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice

Instructions
 

  • Use full-fat mayonnaise for the creamiest texture.
  • Choose a sweet, mildly smoky barbecue sauce.
  • For extra sweetness, add another teaspoon of honey.
  • For a tangier sauce, add a small amount of yellow mustard.
  • Refrigerate in an airtight container and use within 3 to 4 days.
  • Freezing is not recommended.

Notes

Estimated Nutrition Facts

Per serving: approximately 1 tablespoon
  • Calories: 98 kcal
  • Total Fat: 7.8 g
  • Saturated Fat: 1.2 g
  • Cholesterol: 5 mg
  • Sodium: 135 mg
  • Total Carbohydrates: 7 g
  • Sugar: 6.3 g
  • Protein: 0.1 g
  • Fiber: 0 g
    Nutrition information is an estimate and will vary depending on the mayonnaise, barbecue sauce, mustard, and honey used. The finished yield may also vary slightly.
Keyword chick-fil-a sauce