Real Homemade Chick-fil-A Sauce

Ingredients

• 130 g Duke's Mayonnaise (approximately 7 tbsp; this brand is recommended for its high egg yolk content)
• 70 g Sweet Baby Ray's Original BBQ Sauce (approximately 3 tbsp)
• 30 g Yellow mustard (approximately 2 tbsp)
• 26 g Granulated white sugar (1 tbsp and 2 tsp)
• 5 g Apple cider vinegar (approximately 1 tsp)
• 5 g Lemon juice (approximately 1 tsp)
• 0.125 tsp Xanthan gum (optional, to provide the exact thick texture)

Steps

1. 1

   In a small container, mix the granulated white sugar, lemon juice, and apple cider vinegar. Stir well until the sugar has completely dissolved in the acids.

2. 2

   In a larger mixing bowl, combine the Duke's mayonnaise, Sweet Baby Ray's BBQ sauce, and yellow mustard.

3. 3

   Add the sugar and acid mixture to the bowl with the sauces.

4. 4

   Whisk all ingredients with a wire whisk until the mixture is completely homogeneous and well combined.

5. 5

   Optionally, sprinkle the xanthan gum over the sauce and immediately whisk vigorously. The sauce will begin to thicken in about 30 seconds and will continue to thicken for a few minutes until it reaches the consistency of the original packets.

Notes

This recipe yields approximately 10 ounces (280 g), which is equivalent to about 10 individual Chick-fil-A sauce packets. The author emphasizes using specific brands (Duke's and Sweet Baby Ray's) to match the exact flavor profile. Xanthan gum is the key to the commercial texture, but it is optional.

Nutrition per serving

• sauce
• dressing
• copycat
• side dish
• no-cook
• quick