Chick-fil-A-Style Sauce

This version replaces industrial seed oils and refined sugars with whole-food alternatives for a cleaner flavor.

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Ingredients

  • 3/4 cup organic avocado oil mayonnaise (homemade)
  • 1 tbsp organic tomato paste
  • 1 tbsp organic Dijon or yellow mustard
  • 2 tbsp raw honey (manuka works well)
  • 1 tsp lemon juice
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
  • Pinch of sea salt

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What you'll need

Instructions

  1. Place the avocado oil mayonnaise in a medium mixing bowl.
  2. Add the tomato paste and mustard and whisk until the mixture is smooth and consistent in color.
  3. Stir in the lemon juice and honey to balance the acidity and sweetness.
  4. Fold in the garlic powder and smoked paprika for depth of flavor.
  5. Add a pinch of sea salt to taste.
  6. Whisk vigorously until the sauce is creamy and uniform. Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes before serving to let the flavors meld.

FAQ

Is this sauce vegan-friendly?

No, it contains manuka honey and mayonnaise made from eggs.

Can I use regular honey instead of manuka honey?

You can use regular organic honey as a substitute, but manuka honey adds unique antibacterial benefits.

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