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Chick-fil-A Honey Roasted BBQ Sauce

Chick-fil-A Honey Roasted BBQ Sauce Recipe

Olivia Brooks
Craving Chick-fil-A Honey Roasted BBQ Sauce? Make it at home with mayo, honey, mustard, and smoky BBQ sauce in this creamy copycat recipe.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Course Sauce
Cuisine American
Servings 1 cup (8 servings)
Calories 90 kcal

Equipment

  • Medium mixing bowl
  • Whisk or spoon
  • Measuring cups
  • Measuring spoons
  • Small airtight jar or container
  • Rubber spatula (optional, but helpful)

Ingredients
  

  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise full-fat for best texture
  • 1/4 cup thick barbecue sauce smoky style preferred
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 1 tablespoon yellow mustard
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
  • 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
  • Pinch of salt
  • Pinch of black pepper

Instructions
 

Step 1: Start with the Creamy Base

  • In a medium mixing bowl, add the mayonnaise. Make sure it’s smooth and at room temperature so it blends easily. This will be the rich, creamy foundation of your sauce.

Step 2: Add the Barbecue Sauce

  • Pour in the barbecue sauce. Choose one that is slightly smoky rather than overly sweet. This gives the sauce its signature depth and bold personality.

Step 3: Sweeten with Honey

  • Add the honey and whisk gently. The honey should blend smoothly into the mayo and BBQ mixture. This is where the sauce starts to taste familiar and comforting.

Step 4: Stir in the Mustards

  • Add both the yellow mustard and Dijon mustard. The yellow mustard brings classic tang, while Dijon adds a subtle sharpness that keeps the sauce from tasting flat.

Step 5: Brighten with Vinegar

  • Add the apple cider vinegar. This small amount makes a big difference. It balances the sweetness and adds freshness to the overall flavor.

Step 6: Season and Adjust

  • Sprinkle in the smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper. Whisk everything together until completely smooth and creamy.

Step 7: Chill and Rest

  • Cover the sauce and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes. This resting time allows all the flavors to blend and deepen beautifully.
  • And just like that, your homemade Chick-fil-A Honey Roasted BBQ Sauce is ready.
Keyword Chick-fil-A Honey Roasted BBQ Sauce