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Copycat Chick-fil-A Sauce Recipe

Copycat Chick-fil-A Sauce Recipe


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  • Total Time: 10 minutes
  • Yield: 8 1x

Description

Chick-fil-a sauce brings Southern comfort to homemade condiment lovers with its perfect balance of sweet and tangy flavors. Drizzled over crispy chicken or used as a dipping delight, you’ll savor this creamy, addictive blend that rivals the restaurant’s original.


Ingredients

Scale

Main Ingredients:

  • ½ cup (118 milliliters) mayonnaise
  • 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) barbecue sauce
  • 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) honey

Flavor Enhancers:

  • 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) yellow mustard
  • 2 teaspoons (10 milliliters) Dijon mustard
  • 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) lemon juice

Seasoning:

  • 1 pinch salt

Instructions

  1. Gather mayonnaise, honey, mustard, BBQ sauce, and lemon juice in a mixing vessel.
  2. Vigorously whisk the components until the mixture transforms into a silky, uniform condiment with no visible separation.
  3. Sample the sauce and fine-tune the flavor profile, introducing additional honey for enhanced sweetness, extra BBQ sauce for pronounced smokiness, or a splash of lemon juice for a zesty kick.
  4. Transfer the prepared sauce into a sealed container, allowing the ingredients to harmonize and develop deeper flavor nuances.
  5. Chill the sauce in the refrigerator for a minimum of 30 minutes, which enables the ingredients to meld and intensify their collective taste.
  6. Once chilled, the versatile sauce is primed for accompaniment with crispy chicken tenders, golden french fries, juicy burgers, or as a dipping delight for various savory treats.
  7. For optimal enjoyment, consume within 5-7 days when stored in a refrigerated environment.

Notes

  • Achieving the perfect tangy-sweet balance is key to mimicking the iconic Chick-fil-A sauce flavor.
  • Whisking ingredients thoroughly ensures a smooth, creamy texture without lumps.
  • Letting the sauce rest in the refrigerator allows the flavors to meld and intensify, creating a more authentic taste.
  • Experiment with ingredient ratios to customize the sauce to your personal preference, making it slightly sweeter or more smoky as desired.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Category: Snacks, Appetizer
  • Method: Blending
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 8
  • Calories: 540
  • Sugar: 3 g
  • Sodium: 680 mg
  • Fat: 42 g
  • Saturated Fat: 20 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 18 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 15 g
  • Fiber: 4 g
  • Protein: 21 g
  • Cholesterol: 100 mg