Copycat Chick-fil-A Sauce (with Greek yogurt)
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If you’re like me, you’re not going to Chick-Fil-A for the chicken, you’re going for the sauce. That sweet, smoky, tangy sauce that’s kinda like honey mustard but ten times better. Delicious on literally everything, this copycat Chick-fil-A sauce tastes like the real thing.
Because here’s the problem with the real thing….that little packet is not only annoyingly difficult to open, it’s mostly mayo, added sugar and words I can’t pronounce. This version swaps in Greek yogurt for some of that mayo but you’d never know it. It’s still that rich, creamy, delectable sauce that you aggressively dip into.
Five minutes, ingredients you probably already have, and a jar you’ll be using on everything by the end of the week.
Why you’ll love this recipe
- Tastes just like the original: sweet, smoky, tangy, creamy
- Ready in 5 minutes
- Greek yogurt swap cuts some of the fat without anyone noticing
- Way cheaper than buying extra packets every drive-thru trip
- Holds a week in the fridge, so one batch covers a lot of meals
Ingredients and Substitutions:
Here’s what goes into this sauce, and what you can swap. Full amounts are in the recipe card below.
- Mayo (or avocado mayo): the creamy base. Regular mayo works too but avocado mayo has a sweentess to it that is perfect in this sauce.
- Nonfat plain Greek yogurt: the macro-friendly move. It replaces half the mayo you’d normally use, so you get the same creamy texture.
- Honey: the sweetness. A sugar-free honey substitute or a bit of monk fruit sweetener works if you’re watching carbs just adjust to taste, since sweeteners vary in intensity.
- Yellow mustard: the tang that makes this taste like the original. Don’t swap this one out because yellow, not dijon, is doing the classic flavor work here.
- Dijon mustard: adds a little more depth and sharpness underneath the yellow mustard. It’s a small addition, but it’s part of what makes this taste more complex than a basic 4-ingredient copycat.
- BBQ sauce (smoky): the signature note. Reach for a specifically smoky variety, a spicy or vinegar-forward BBQ sauce won’t get you the right flavor here. Sugar-free BBQ sauce works fine if you’re cutting carbs further.
- Lemon juice: Just a little brightness to balance the sweetness. Small amount, but don’t skip it.
- Garlic powder, smoked paprika: Reinforces the smokiness from the BBQ sauce — a small touch, but it matters.
Dietary modifications
- Gluten-free, as is but check your bbq sauce, they can sneak gluten in there to thicken it
- For dairy-free, use a dairy-free yogurt.
Troubleshooting tips for this sauce
- It doesn’t taste smoky enough. Your BBQ sauce might be too mild — reach for a specifically smoky variety, or add a small pinch of smoked paprika.
- It’s too sweet. Cut the honey slightly, or balance it with an extra splash of lemon juice.
- It doesn’t taste quite like the original. Give it time — this sauce genuinely improves after an hour or two in the fridge as the flavors meld. Don’t judge it right after mixing.
How to store homemade sauce
Simple! Store in an airtight container up to 1 week in the fridge.
Recipe FAQs
It’s essentially a honey mustard and barbecue sauce mashup — mayo as the creamy base, yellow mustard for tang, honey for sweetness, and barbecue sauce for that smoky note. A little lemon juice brightens the whole thing up. Nothing exotic, which is exactly why it’s so easy to recreate at home.
The restaurant packet runs high in fat and sugar for how small it is, mostly from the mayo and added sugar in the BBQ sauce and honey. This version keeps the same flavor by swapping in Greek yogurt for some of the mayo, which cuts fat without losing the creaminess that makes the sauce work.
About a week in an airtight container in the fridge. It actually gets better after the first hour or two, once the flavors have had a chance to meld.
Yes — a pinch of cayenne or a dash of hot sauce works well without overpowering the sweet-smoky base. Add it a little at a time, since the sauce’s whole appeal is balance, not heat.
Fries, waffle fries, chicken tenders, or drizzled over a grilled chicken sandwich — it’s also great as a burger sauce or a dressing for a chopped salad if you thin it out slightly.
Yes, but stick to a smoky variety rather than a spicy or vinegar-forward one — that smokiness is what gives the sauce its signature flavor. A sugar-free BBQ sauce works fine here too and keeps the carb count down further.
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Copycat Chick-fil-a Sauce
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Ingredients
- 1/4 cup avocado mayonnaise 56g
- 1/4 cup nonfat plain greek yogurt 56g
- 2 Tbsp. honey
- 1 Tbsp. yellow mustard
- 1 Tbsp. dijon mustard
- 2 Tbsp. bbq sauce (smoky)
- 1/2 tsp. lemon juice
- 1/4 tsp. garlic powder
- 1 pinch smoked paprika
Instructions
- Combine the mayo, greek yogurt, honey, mustard, dijon mustard, bbq sauce, lemon juice, garlic powder and smoked paprika and mix.
Notes
- Nutritional information is an estimate and will change with any modifications.
- Serving size for 1 Tbsp. is approximately 25 grams
- Avocado mayo adds sweetness and is recommended!
