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September 4, 2019

Healthy Copycat Chick-Fil-A Sauce

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If you love Chick-fil-A sauce but are looking for a healthy alternative that you can make at home, you need this Healthy Copycat Chick-fil-A Sauce recipe. This sweet-tangy dip is perfect for chicken tenders, french fries, and sandwiches.

You can make at Healthy Copycat Chick-fil-A Sauce at home!

I love the challenge of making my takeout or fast food favorites in a healthier version at home. So a few weeks ago I asked my followers for a sauce recipe that they wanted me to remake at home and Chick-fil-A sauce was the top result. I created this healthy copycat Chick-fil-A sauce as a healthier alternative to the original.

You may be interested to hear how I went about creating this healthy copycat Chick-fil-A sauce. I started by reading the ingredient list on the original sauce. I was less than impressed by that list of ingredients.

I knew that the sauce needed to be sweet and tangy like honey mustard, but creamy like mayonnaise. The other component of the traditional Chick-fil-A sauce is barbecue flavor and smoke. I used smoked paprika to get that smoke flavor naturally.

What kitchen tools will I need to make this sweet and creamy sauce?

  • Measuring spoons
  • Liguid measuring cup
  • High speed blender or immersion blender
  • Half pint jars for storage

What ingredients will I need to make this copycat nugget sauce?

For full transparency, my healthy copycat Chick-fil-A sauce might not be as sweet as the sauce you remember, but it will be better for you. The only sweetener in this sauce is honey. Unlike the original sauce, which has processed sugars.

  • Egg
  • Yellow mustard
  • Honey
  • Tomato paste
  • Apple cider vinegar
  • Lemon juice
  • Onion powder
  • Garlic powder
  • Smoked paprika
  • Extra light olive oil
 

Let’s make a Healthy Copycat Chick-fil-A Sauce!

Step 1: Blend ingredients without oil

First, add egg, yellow mustard, honey, tomato paste, apple cider vinegar, lemon juice, onion powder, garlic powder and smoked paprika to a blender. Then, blend on high until a smooth and even mixture remains.

Step 2: Stream in oil while blending

Next, keep the blender running on medium-low speed and pour the oil in from the top in a slow and even stream. Increase the speed of the blender as you pour the oil in. Then, blend until a smooth, creamy sauce remains.

Step 3: Store in the refrigerator and enjoy!

Finally, pour the copycat Chick-fil-A sauce into a jar or other airtight container and store in the refrigerator for up to one week.

How long can I keep this sauce in the fridge?

Once prepared, store this sauce in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week. I like to store it in half-pint containers

Can I use an immersion blender instead?

If you do not have a regular blender, you can use an immersion blender, but your sauce will be a bit thicker.

Keep reading to find the full recipe for this healthy copycat Chick-fil-A sauce. If you make the sauce, please let me know in the comments or on Instagram.

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Healthy Copycat Chick-Fil-A Sauce

★★★★★ 4.8 from 4 reviews
  • Author: Madeline
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 5 minutes
  • Total Time: 10 minutes
  • Yield: 12 servings 1x
  • Category: Sauce
  • Method: Blend
  • Cuisine: American
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Make Chick-fil-A Sauce at home with this healthy copycat recipe.


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Ingredients

  • 1 egg – room temperature
  • 3 tbsp yellow mustard
  • 2 tbsp honey
  • 1 tbsp tomato paste
  • 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
  • 1/2 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1/2 tsp onion powder
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 1/4 cup extra light olive oil

Instructions

  1. Add egg, yellow mustard, honey, tomato paste, apple cider vinegar, lemon juice, garlic powder, onion powder, and smoked paprika to a blender
  2. Blend on high untilfully combined
  3. With the blender running on low-medium speed, pour the oil into the blender in a slow steady stream
  4. Increase the speed of the blender as your pour the oil in
  5. Blend until the sauce is thick and creamy and the oil is fully incorporated
  6. Pour sauce into an airtight container and store in the fridge for up to 1 week

Keywords: chick-fil-a sauce, healthy chick-fil-a sauce, healthy copycat sauce

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Filed Under: Appetizers, Lunch, Recipes, Sauces, Dips, and Dressings Tagged With: dinner, lunch, meal prep, sauces

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Comments

  1. Sharon says

    January 30, 2020 at 7:51 am

    What if I dont have a blender, can I use a hand mixer of whisk verigously with a wire whisk?

    Reply
    • Madeline says

      January 30, 2020 at 8:15 am

      Hi I havent tried it, but a hand mixer may work jut be sure to pour the oil in a slow, steady stream while the mixer is running

      Reply
  2. Brie says

    February 21, 2020 at 12:17 pm

    Hi I just have a quick question in terms of healthier you just mean more wholesome ingredients instead of processed because with a 1 1/4 cup of olive oil can’t be many less calories than the original sauce?

    Reply
    • Madeline says

      February 21, 2020 at 12:36 pm

      This is the original ingredient list. Soybean oil, sugar, BBQ sauce (tomato paste, corn syrup, vinegar, natural hickory smoke flavor, caramel color, spices, garlic*, onion*, natural flavor, oleoresin paprika), water, mustard (distilled vinegar, water, mustard seed, salt, turmeric, paprika, spice, garlic*), distilled vinegar, egg yolk, salt, cider vinegar, lemon juice concentrate, mustard flour, natural flavor, xanthan gum, garlic*, calcium disodium EDTA added to protect flavor. *dehydrated.

      In my opinion mine is healthier, but if you’re only concerned about calories then maybe a different option is for you. Also, that 1 1/4 cup of oil makes MANY servings.

      Reply
  3. Kari says

    March 4, 2020 at 3:34 pm

    Thank you for this awesome, healthier, real food copycat recipe! You are appreciated, especially by my kiddos;-)

    Reply
    • Madeline says

      March 8, 2020 at 9:52 am

      YAY! That makes me so happy

      Reply
  4. Sofia says

    March 4, 2020 at 5:52 pm

    Can’t wait to try it!
    I’m thinking I might use avocado oil instead to use what I have in my pantry… do you think it’ll be fine?

    Reply
    • Madeline says

      March 8, 2020 at 9:52 am

      Should be fine!!

      Reply
  5. Hannah says

    April 4, 2020 at 12:09 pm

    Any suggestions to make this egg free?

    Reply
    • Madeline says

      April 4, 2020 at 12:14 pm

      You can leave the egg out! It will not be as thick, but still tasty!

      Reply
      • Hannah says

        April 4, 2020 at 4:01 pm

        Great, can’t wait to give it a try, thanks!

        Reply
  6. Tanya says

    April 4, 2020 at 12:22 pm

    Excited to make this tonight! Any suggestions for the tomato paste exchange? Damn quarantine!

    Reply
    • Madeline says

      April 4, 2020 at 12:25 pm

      Try 2 tbsp of tomato puree (if you have that) or 2 tbsp ketchup!

      Reply
  7. Katie says

    April 4, 2020 at 2:37 pm

    Can I use regular olive oil? I don’t have ‘light’ olive oil like the recipe calls for. Would vegetable oil work better?

    Reply
    • Madeline says

      April 4, 2020 at 3:04 pm

      Hi! Yes please use vegetable oil. It needs to be light tasting. EVOO makes the sauce bitter

      Reply
  8. Taryn says

    April 11, 2020 at 9:42 am

    Deeeeelish
    Made this lastnight in my tiny blender (single smoothie ones) still did the trick! I was super impressed how thick and saucy it was, even with a different blender. And deff didn’t feel guilty eating it 😬
    You are inspiring!

    ★★★★

    Reply
    • Madeline says

      April 13, 2020 at 11:39 am

      YAY! So glad you enjoyed!!

      Reply
  9. Melissa says

    April 20, 2020 at 5:55 pm

    How did you figure out the nutrition facts? They seemed all wrong so I typed them into a nutrition fact calculator and for one serving of 2 tablespoons is 221 calories and 23.8 grams of fat…and that was using the lowest calorie and lowest fat items I could find… how does that work. Seems like a scam for all your viewers who are tracking.

    Reply
    • Madeline says

      April 20, 2020 at 6:05 pm

      Not trying to scam anyone. I was missing an ingredient. I have updated the recipe. Sorry to have mislead I assure you its not my intention.

      Reply
  10. Molly says

    May 9, 2020 at 8:22 pm

    Needed some comfort food tonight so I made this along with chicken tenders and french fries. This sauce is AMAZING. It’s such a strange combo of ingredients, but everything comes together and it really does taste like the real thing. I used grape seed oil instead of olive and I think it worked well.

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Madeline says

      May 11, 2020 at 9:16 am

      ah YES! I love that! So fun to be able to make comfort food at home during this time.

      Reply
  11. Jess Mitchell says

    September 24, 2020 at 3:13 pm

    Just made so yummy . Take just like Chick-fil-A sauce. It’s perfect.

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Jess Mitchell says

      September 24, 2020 at 3:15 pm

      * Taste
      Typo!!

      Reply
    • Madeline says

      September 25, 2020 at 10:51 am

      Yay! So glad! Thank you

      Reply
  12. Tara Durkot says

    November 17, 2020 at 6:09 pm

    Easy and really good!! Ate it with the chicken tenders. Thanks!!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Madeline says

      November 19, 2020 at 11:16 am

      Amazing!! Thank you for the idea because we did the same last night!!

      Reply

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