Copycat Chick-fil-A Nugget Sauce

Name: Copycat Chick-fil-A Sauce
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 35 min
Ingredients: 1 cup mayonnaise; 1/3 cup BBQ sauce; 2 tablespoons honey; 1 tablespoon yellow mustard; 1/8 teaspoon garlic powd

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What is Chick-fil-A Sauce? Chick-fil-A sauce is the ultimate chicken nugget sauce, combining BBQ, honey, mustard, mayo, and a hint of garlic. It’s creamy, tangy, sweet, and smoky all at once—basically, the best sauce for chicken nuggets ever created. Whether you're curious about what is Chick-fil-A sauce, or looking for a vegan Chick-fil-A sauce alternative, this post has you covered. Here we'll share the best copycat Chick-fil-A sauce recipe you can make at home.

Chick-fil-A copycat nuggets with fries and sauce, rack and sauce in the background.

Why You’ll Love This Chicken Nugget Dipping Sauce

If you’ve ever dipped a waffle fry or nugget into that golden, smoky-sweet Chick-fil-A sauce, you know why it has a cult following. This copycat Chick-fil-A sauce recipe brings that magic straight to your kitchen with just a few pantry staples. It’s perfect for dipping chicken nuggets, fries, or even spreading on a sandwich. Bonus: it comes together in under 5 minutes!

Make sure to check out this Copycat Chick-fil-A Nugget Recipe that goes perfect with this dipping sauce.

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Why You’ll Love This Chicken Nugget Dipping Sauce
Ingredients You’ll Need for the Best Chick-fil-A Sauce
4 Simple Steps to Make Chick-fil-A Sauce at Home
Variations on Chick-fil-A Sauce
Is Chick-fil-A Sauce Gluten Free?
Equipment You’ll Need
Storing Your Sauce
Chick-fil-A Sauce Calories
Top Tip for the Best Sauce
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Ingredients You’ll Need for the Best Chick-fil-A Sauce

This homemade version keeps it simple while staying true to the original flavor. Here’s what you’ll need to make your own Chick-fil-A sauce at home:

Bowl with mayo, BBQ sauce, mustard, honey, and garlic powder before mixing

BBQ sauce – Gives it that smoky sweetness.
Honey – Adds rich sweetness to balance the tang.
Mayonnaise – Creates the creamy base.
Yellow mustard – Adds tang and depth.
Garlic powder – A small pinch makes a big difference.

See recipe card for quantities.

4 Simple Steps to Make Chick-fil-A Sauce at Home

Here’s your step-by-step guide for the best Chick-fil-A sauce at home:

Step 1: Measure your ingredients: Have everything ready for easy mixing.

Whisk mixing together the sauce until creamy and blended

Step 2: Mix well: Whisk all ingredients until smooth and fully combined.

Tasting the Chick-fil-A sauce to see if and modifications need to be made.

Step 3: Taste and tweak: Adjust sweetness or tang to your preference.

Eating and enjoying the Chick-fil-A sauce with copycat Chick-fil-A nuggets and fries.

Step 4: Chill before serving: Let the flavors develop for best results.

Hint: Let it chill! A short rest in the fridge brings all the flavors together and makes it taste just like the original.

Variations on Chick-fil-A Sauce

Love to customize? Try these twists:

Vegan Chick-fil-A sauce – Use vegan mayo and maple syrup in place of honey.
Spicy version – Add a few dashes of hot sauce or chipotle powder.
Sugar-free – Use a sugar-free BBQ sauce and sugar-free honey substitute.

Is Chick-fil-A Sauce Gluten Free?

Yes, this homemade Chick-fil-A sauce is naturally gluten-free as written. Just double-check your BBQ sauce label to be sure. It’s perfect for anyone looking for a gluten-free chicken nugget dipping sauce.

Equipment You’ll Need

Mixing bowl
Whisk or Spoon
Airtight container or jar for storing

Storing Your Sauce

Store your copycat Chick-fil-A sauce in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 7 days. Stir before using. For the best taste, let it sit 30 minutes after mixing before serving—it lets the flavors develop.