This Chick-fil-A Honey Roasted BBQ Sauce is a sweet, smoky, tangy copycat recipe that tastes just like the famous restaurant favorite. Made with just a handful of pantry ingredients, it's perfect for dipping chicken nuggets, fries, sandwiches, and more.
If you love Chick-fil-A's Honey Roasted BBQ Sauce packets, you'll be amazed at how easy it is to make this homemade version. It comes together in minutes and tastes even better fresh.
Be sure to try my Hot Honey BBQ Sauce and Apricot BBQ Sauce for two more flavorful homemade sauces.
Why You'll Love This Recipe
- Ready in 5 minutes
- Better than store-bought
- Sweet, smoky, and tangy
- Perfect copycat recipe
- Great for dipping or spreading
- Made with pantry ingredients
- Easy to customize
Before You Get Started
- Taste and adjust the honey or mustard to suit your preferences.
- Use your favorite barbecue sauce since it provides most of the flavor.
- Let the sauce chill for 30 minutes before serving for the best flavor.
- Whisk until completely smooth.
Ingredients
- Barbecue sauce - Use your favorite BBQ sauce. Honey barbecue sauce makes it a little sweeter, while a smoky variety adds deeper flavor.
- Mayonnaise - Creates the creamy texture.
- Honey - Adds natural sweetness.
- Yellow mustard - Adding mustard gives the sauce a nice tangy flavor.
- Apple cider vinegar - Brightens the sauce and balances the sweetness.
- Smoked paprika - This is a great way to add a subtle smoky flavor.
See the recipe card for quantities.
How to Make Chick-fil-A Honey Roasted BBQ Sauce
Step One: Add all of the ingredients to a medium bowl.
Step Two: Whisk until smooth and fully combined. Season to taste.
Step Three: Serve immediately or refrigerate for 30 minutes to allow the flavors to blend.
Top Tip
The barbecue sauce you choose has the biggest impact on the final flavor. Use one you already love since it's the foundation of the recipe.
Storage
Store the sauce in an airtight container or mason jar in the refrigerator for up to one week. Stir before serving.
Variations
- Sweeter Sauce – Add an extra drizzle of honey.
- Smokier Flavor – Add a few drops of liquid smoke.
- Spicy Honey BBQ Sauce – Stir in cayenne pepper or your favorite hot sauce.
- Different BBQ Sauces – Try honey BBQ, hickory, sweet baby ray-style, or a smoky Kansas City-style sauce.
- Citrus Twist – Add a squeeze of fresh lemon juice.
Try my Sriracha BBQ Sauce for another delicious homemade BBQ sauce.
Common Questions
Does this taste like Chick-fil-A's Honey Roasted BBQ Sauce?
It's very close! The combination of barbecue sauce, honey, mustard, and smoked paprika creates a remarkably similar sweet and smoky flavor.
What should I serve it with?
It's delicious with chicken nuggets, chicken tenders, grilled chicken sandwiches, burgers, french fries, onion rings, sweet potato fries, and even as a salad dressing.
Can I make it ahead of time?
Absolutely. In fact, it tastes even better after chilling for a few hours.
Can I freeze it?
No. Because our copycat Chick-fil-A honey-roasted BBQ sauce recipe contains mayonnaise, freezing can cause the texture to separate once thawed.
Recipe
Chick-fil-A Honey Roasted BBQ Sauce
Ingredients
- ½ cup barbecue sauce
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- ⅓ cup honey
- 3 tablespoons yellow mustard
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
Instructions
- Combine all the ingredients and mix well.
- Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Nutrition
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Originally Published September 25, 2023. Revised and Republished July 13, 2026.
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