Healthy Chick-Fil-A Sauce
User Reviews
4.7
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Prep Time
40 mins
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Total Time
40 mins
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Servings
10 servings (2/3 cup)
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Calories
47 kcal
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Course
Condiments
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Cuisine
American
Healthy Chick-Fil-A Sauce
Description
The sauce relies on soaked cashews to create a creamy base without dairy, blended with smoky barbecue sauce, yellow and Dijon mustards for pungency, honey for sweetness, and lemon juice to add brightness. Salt and black pepper round out the seasoning. Combining these ingredients in a high-speed blender yields a smooth, thick sauce. Additional water can be added gradually to reach the preferred thickness suitable for dipping or spreading.
This sauce can be served with a variety of foods as a flavorful companion, especially those that pair well with barbecue and mustard flavors. It offers a healthier homemade alternative to conventional fast-food sauces. The use of natural sweeteners and simple ingredients contributes to a balanced flavor profile that combines smoky, sweet, tangy, and creamy notes.
Leftover sauce should be refrigerated in a sealed container and consumed within four days. The recipe notes suggest substituting maple syrup for honey to make it vegan-friendly without sacrificing sweetness.
Ingredients
- ⅓ cup cashew nuts raw
- 2 Tablespoons barbecue sauce homemade or store-bought
- 1 Tablespoon yellow mustard + 2 teaspoons
- 1 Tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 2 Tablespoons honey + 1 teaspoon
- 2 teaspoons lemon juice
- ¼ teaspoon salt sea salt
- 1 pinch black pepper
- 2 Tablespoons water
Instructions
- Add cashews to a bowl and cover with water. Let cashews soak for 30 minutes. Drain water.
- Add soaked cashews, BBQ sauce, dijon mustard, yellow mustard, honey, lemon juice, sea salt, pepper and water into a high-speed blender. Blend on high until creamy.
- If the sauce seems too thick you can add more water, 1 Tablespoon at a time until the mixture is smooth and the consistency you like for your dipping sauce. Store leftover sauce in a sealed container in the fridge for up to 4 days.
Notes
- Use maple syrup instead of honey to make the sauce suitable for a vegan diet.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 10servings (2/3 cup)
Amount Per Serving
Calories 47 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1Tablespoon | |
| Calories | 47kcal | 2% |
| Carbohydrates | 7g | 2% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 2g | 3% |
| Saturated Fat | 0.3g | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.4g | 2% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 140mg | 6% |
| Potassium | 46mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 0.4g | 2% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 11IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 0.5mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 6mg | 1% |
| Iron | 0.4mg | 2% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.7
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