Chick Fil A is far from gluten free but enjoying what they offer is still possible. This homemade Chick Fil A Polynesian Sauce tastes just like the restaurant. The copycat recipe makes a perfect chicken dipping sauce for nuggets, strips, or tenders but it would be great on chicken wings too!
What is Polynesian Sauce?
Chick-fil-A’s Polynesian Sauce was first introduced in 1984 alongside their honey mustard and BBQ sauce. It’s a tame sweet and sour sauce that is most popular with Chick-fil-A customers on the east coast.
Sauce Notes and Tips
Adjust the Sweet and Sour – If you find this sauce either too sweet or sour adjust the honey or vinegar up or down a little bit to find what’s best for you.
Oil the Measuring Spoon – Put a little of the oil in the measuring spoon before measuring the honey. The honey will slide off the spoon easily.
Making Your Own Saves Money – Chick-fil-A Polynesian Sauce is now sold in 16 oz. bottles at Walmart, Target, and some grocery stores for around $3.50-5.00. While the recipe below makes about a cup the recipe is easily doubled and costs about $.50-1.00.
Beet Juice is Used in Chick-fil-A’s Recipe – Chick-fil-A uses beet juice in their recipe which probably helps with its red coloring being darker than the homemade version.
Chick-fil-A Sauce Shortage – Early in 2021, Chick-fil-A began limiting the number of sauces given with their nuggets and strips. With this recipe, make as much as you want!
Exploding Polynesian Sauce – According to an article on Mashed.com, packets of unexplained busted sauces have been found in home kitchen drawers as well as full boxes of the product opened by Chick-fil-A team members. It seems to be the only sauce served at the restaurant that behaves this way.
Now that you know a few things about the sauce, skip the drive-thru, sauce shortages, and unwanted spending. Make this recipe for a fast food sauce favorite.
Find more recipes and tips on YouTube and Pinterest.
More Gluten Free Copycat Recipes
Gluten Free Good Seasons Garlic and Herb Dressing Mix – is perfect for everything! Salads and Gluten Free Pasta Salad, mixed into butter or cream cheese and used as chicken or salmon seasoning.
Gluten Free Panera Mac And Cheese – Make an at home version of this rich and creamy pasta side dish.
Gluten Free Starbucks Lemon Loaf – This Starbucks version of pound cake has a bright flavor with a sweet and tart icing that’s delicious.
Chilis Monterey Chicken – This BBQ Chicken is no longer on Chili’s menu but you can still make a weeknight dinner at home with this recipe.
Chick Fil A Polynesian Sauce Copycat
Ingredients
- ½ Cup Canola Oil or Other Neutral Tasting Oil
- 3 TBS Ketchup
- 4 TBS Honey
- 1 TBS Cider Vinegar
- 1/8 tsp Dried Mustard
- 1/8 tsp Sweet Paprika
- Pinch of Salt
Instructions
- In a small bowl, whisk the ketchup, honey, cider vinegar, dried mustard, sweet paprika and salt together
- Slowly whisk in the canola oil to emulsify the sauce.
- Store covered in the fridge for 2 – 3 weeks.
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Notes
- Adjust the Sweet and Sour – If you find this sauce either too sweet or sour adjust the honey or vinegar up or down a little bit to find what’s best for you.
- Oil the Measuring Spoon – Put a little of the oil in the measuring spoon before measuring the honey. The honey will slide off the spoon easily.
