This Whole30 Chick-fil-A Sauce is the perfect EASY dipping sauce. Sweetened only by dates but still full of flavor. Many of my friends worked at Chick-fil-A growing up in Texas, and this sauce hits the spot!

Why We Love My Whole30 Chick-fil-A Sauce

First, it’s Whole30, Paleo, gluten-free, dairy-free, nut-free, with egg-free, vegan, and Plant-based Whole30 options. The base of the sauce is mayo, which means it’s creamy sauce loaded with healthy fats.

Can’t do eggs or need a vegan option? Make it egg-free and vegan by using an eggless mayo, such as Primal Kitchen’s Whole30 Approved Vegan Mayo. 

Second, it’s so EASY to make! You only need 5 minutes to make it, 10-15 if you have to make the mayo or date paste. Just whisk together the 4 ingredients and you are good to go.

Finally, it’s delicious to dip all the things. This Whole30 Chick-fil-A sauce pairs well with fries and nuggets. But, it’s also delicious on a wrap or sandwich!

Ingredients

Only 4 ingredients to make this Whole30 Chick-fil-A sauce! 

• Mayo – I use my 5-minute Homemade Mayo to keep this sauce budget-friendly. But, you can find Whole30 Approved Primal Kitchen Mayo at many Walmarts and most natural food stores. Or, use whatever mayo you have on hand and works for your dietary needs. Can’t do eggs or need a vegan option? Make it egg-free and vegan by using an eggless mayo, such as Primal Kitchen’s Whole30 Approved Vegan Mayo. 
• BBQ Sauce – Again, I use my Homemade Whole30 BBQ Sauce for the most budget-friendly option. But, you can use whatever BBQ sauce works for your dietary needs. A Whole30 store-bought option is this Primal Kitchen BBQ Sauce. This recipe was written with unsweetened Whole30-compatible BBQ sauce. If you are using a sweetened BBQ sauce, add date paste a little bit at a time until desired sweetness. 

• Mustard – Just regular yellow mustard here! I use the store-bought brand from Walmart, or yellow French’s mustard. Both have basic ingredients and are Whole30 compatible. 
• Date Paste – This is just pitted dates soaked in hot water and then blended. It allows for a touch of sweetness to your sauce without any sugars. YES, date paste is Whole30 compatible – it’s even marked as such in my Whole30 Endorsed Cookbook and I double-checked it by Whole30 HQ. I usually use medjool dates, as that is what I find most easily.

Instructions

There is no cooking in this copycat Whole30 Chick-fil-a Sauce! Just whisk together and serve.

• In a small mixing bowl, combine mayo, mustard, bbq sauce, and date paste. Whisk until well combined.
• This sauce is super flexible! Want more of a BBQ flavor? Or want it more sweet? Add more BBQ sauce or date paste!
• Store in a sealed container in the fridge. Sauce is good until the expiration date of the mayo. For homemade mayo, usually that’s as long as the expiration date of the egg used to make the mayo – about 3 weeks.

What to Serve This Whole30 Chick-fil-A Sauce With

• Chicken strips (all Whole30)
  • Naturally, we recommend it with my Whole30 Chick-fil-A Chicken Strips.
  • But I also have 5-ingredient Chicken Strips that are super fast and easy.
  • Burger King copycat Chicken Fries 
  • Chicken Nuggets with Hidden Veggies 
• Fries: Take your pick from these delicious recipes that are Whole30, Paleo, and delicious!
  • Breaded Fries
  • Garlic Fries
  • Curly Fries
  • I don’t have a waffle fry recipe YET. And no store-bought fries allowed on Whole30. But, you can make your own waffle fries with a recipe like this one. 

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Whole30 Chick-fil-A Sauce

Autumn @wholefoodfor7

An EASY copycat sauce that is delicious with chicken strips, fries, and on sandwiches.

5 from 4 votes

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Prep Time 5 minutes mins

Cook Time 0 minutes mins

Total Time 5 minutes mins

Course Sauce

Cuisine American

Servings 8 2 tablespoon servings

Calories 138 kcal

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Ingredients

 

• 1/2 cup mayo
• 8 large dates for 1/3 cup date paste - see recipe below; if not on Whole30, can use 1/3 cup honey instead!
• 2 ounces BBQ sauce (1/4 cup) unsweetened if on Whole30, otherwise use your favorite
• 2 tablespoons yellow mustard

Instructions

 

• MAKE DATE PASTE (for Whole30, if using): Combine dates and 1/2 c hot water in a blender or food processor and let sit for 1 minute. I usually press them down into the water a bit to ensure they are all soaking. Blend/process for 30 seconds, or until smooth.

  Store any remaining date paste in a sealed container in the fridge for up to 2 weeks.
• Whisk together all ingredients in a small mixing bowl until well combined.
• Adjust to taste - want it sweeter? Add more date paste. Want more of a BBQ flavor? Add a touch more BBQ sauce.
• Store in a sealed container in the fridge. Sauce is good until the expiration date of the mayo. For homemade mayo, usually that's as long as the expiration date of the egg used to make the mayo - about 3 weeks.

Notes

See the Ingredients section in the blog post above for how to make this vegan, egg-free, and plant-based.

We love using my Homemade Mayo as the base for this to keep it budget-friendly.

NOTE: If you are on a Whole30, make sure all ingredients used are Whole30 compatible. See blog post for my favorite brands to use. 

Nutrition

Calories: 138kcalCarbohydrates: 11gProtein: 1gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 6gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0.03gCholesterol: 6mgSodium: 219mgPotassium: 131mgFiber: 1gSugar: 9gVitamin A: 74IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 11mgIron: 0.5mg

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