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Copycat Chick-fil-A Sauce

This is a copycat-style sauce inspired by the flavor of Chick-fil-A Sauce — sweet, smoky, and tangy. It is not the official restaurant recipe, but most people cannot tell the difference side by side.

Disclaimer: Copycat-style recipe inspired by the flavor. Not the official recipe and not affiliated with Chick-fil-A, Inc. Last updated: June 2026.

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup mayonnaise
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 2 tablespoons yellow mustard
  • 2 tablespoons hickory or smoky barbecue sauce
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice

Instructions

  1. Add the mayonnaise, honey, yellow mustard, and barbecue sauce to a small bowl.
  2. Squeeze in the lemon juice.
  3. Whisk until completely smooth and uniform in color.
  4. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes so the flavors blend.
  5. Stir again before serving. Store in the fridge for up to one week.

Tips

  • Use a smoky or hickory barbecue sauce — it gives the signature smoke note.
  • Let it rest in the fridge; the flavor improves after an hour.
  • For a tangier sauce, add a little more mustard; for sweeter, add more honey.

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FAQs

What is Chick-fil-A Sauce made of? +

The official sauce lists ingredients such as soybean oil, sugar, mustard, vinegar, egg yolk, and natural smoke flavor. This copycat recreates that honey-mustard-barbecue-smoke profile with pantry ingredients.

Is this the real Chick-fil-A Sauce recipe? +

No. This is a copycat-style recipe inspired by the flavor. It is not affiliated with or endorsed by Chick-fil-A.

How long does homemade Chick-fil-A Sauce last? +

Stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator, it keeps for about one week.

Is Chick-fil-A Sauce gluten free? +

The official Chick-fil-A Sauce is generally considered gluten-free. For this copycat, use a gluten-free barbecue sauce and mustard to keep it gluten-free.