This recipe for Dipping Sauce for Chicken Cutlets is creamy, tangy, and slightly sweet. It mixes up in minutes with honey, mustard, mayonnaise, barbecue sauce, and a splash of lemon juice.
Inspired by Chick-fil-A, it’s perfect for crispy chicken cutlets and just as tasty with fries, veggies, or as a sandwich spread.
Recipe at a Glance
Prep: 5 min | Cook/Bake: 0 min | Difficulty: Easy
What it is: A creamy, tangy, and slightly sweet dipping sauce made with just 5 pantry staples—honey, mustard, BBQ sauce, mayo, and lemon juice—for chicken cutlets and more.
Why you’ll love it: Takes just minutes to whip up, works with so many foods (chicken, fries, veggies!), and even picky eaters dig it.
How to make it: Whisk everything together until smooth, chill for at least 30 minutes so flavors meld.
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Table of Contents
- Recipe at a Glance
- How to Make Chicken Dipping Sauce
- Helpful Kitchen Tools
- Ingredients You'll Need
- Substitutes and Variations
- Step-by-Step Directions
- Insider Tips from My Kitchen to Yours
- How to Store and Freeze Leftovers
- Recipe FAQ's
- More Saucy Recipes to Love
- LOVE this recipe? SAVE it for Later!
- 📖 Recipe Card
- Mouth-Watering Recipes Ready in 30 Minutes for Busy Weeknights
- 💬 Comments
How to Make Chicken Dipping Sauce
Use Fresh Lemon Juice: Freshly squeezed lemon juice gives the sauce a brighter, fresher flavor than bottled.
Mix Until Smooth: Whisk the ingredients thoroughly so the sauce is creamy with no lumps.
Taste and Adjust: After mixing, taste the sauce and adjust the sweetness, tang, or smokiness to your liking.
Chill Before Serving: Let the sauce rest in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes so the flavors meld together.
Store Properly: Keep in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 1 week. Stir before serving to refresh the texture.
My family’s favorite Breaded Chicken Cutlets are the perfect match, but it’s just as tasty on grilled chicken sandwiches, burgers, fresh veggie sticks, or my crispy Sweet Potato Fries.
Helpful Kitchen Tools
10-Piece Glass Mixing Bowl SetMore Information10-Piece Set Stackable Bowl SetMore InformationSauce Dip Bowls-Condiment SetMore InformationMini Bowls for Dipping Sauces,More InformationDipping Bowls Set White ServingMore Information
Ingredients You'll Need
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Substitutes and Variations
Mustard Options: Swap yellow mustard with Dijon for a sharper flavor or spicy brown mustard for extra heat.
Sweetness: Replace honey with maple syrup or agave for a different sweetness profile.
Barbecue Sauce: Use your favorite brand or try a smoky, spicy, or sweet variety to change up the flavor. I used Sweet Baby Rays BBQ Sauce for this recipe.
Citrus: For a brighter tang, use fresh lime juice instead of lemon juice.
Extra Kick: Add a pinch of cayenne pepper, smoked paprika, or hot sauce for a spicier version.
Important: Do not substitute the mayonnaise with Miracle Whip, as it will alter the flavor and sweetness of the sauce. There are extra sweeteners and spices added to Miracle Whip that will change the taste of this recipe.
This recipe has not been tested with other substitutions or variations. If you replace or add any ingredients, please let us know how it turned out in the comments below!
Step-by-Step Directions
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Step 1: Add all the ingredients to a mixing bowl, stir until well combined, then refrigerate until ready to serve.
Insider Tips from My Kitchen to Yours
✔️ DO make the sauce fresh for the best flavor and creamy texture.
❌ DO NOT freeze the sauce, as mayonnaise-based dips can separate and lose their smooth consistency after thawing.
How to Store and Freeze Leftovers
Refrigerate: Store leftover dipping sauce in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week. Stir well before serving.
Freezer: This sauce isn’t ideal for freezing as it may separate and change texture once thawed. For the best flavor and consistency, make it fresh.
Recipe FAQ's
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Barbecue sauce! Most kids love to dip their chicken nuggets in barbecue sauce and so do most adults.
Mayonnaise! This creamy spread brings in more than $2 billion dollars in sales every single year. And it took me years to like mayo but I love it now.
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Dipping Sauce for Chicken Cutlets
Ingredients
Equipment
Video
Method
- Combine all the ingredients in a glass mixing bowl using a wire whisk.
- Serve immediately or store in the refrigerator until ready to serve.
Nutrition
Notes
- Use freshly squeezed lemon juice for the best flavor.
- Whisk ingredients until smooth and creamy with no lumps.
- Taste the sauce and adjust the sweetness, tang, or smokiness to suit your preference.
- Chill for at least 30 minutes before serving to let the flavors blend.
- Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week, stirring before serving.
- Avoid substituting mayonnaise with Miracle Whip—it will change the flavor and sweetness of the sauce.
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Esme Slabbert says
Delicious for sure. Another one of your cards with 1g per serving. Seems like gremlins at work with your nutritional calculations.
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Donna Powell says
My favorite Chick-Fil-A is Polynesian Sauce with this one coming in close behind it. Either one is absolutely delicious and I am happy to pin this so I can enjoy it at home too. Thanks so much for sharing it. #HomeMattersParty
Lois says
Thank you for stopping by!
Kori says
If you can't make up your mind of what kind of condiment you want this is the perfect solution. It's a mix of every single popular condiment in one.!!
I'm surprised I haven't come up with this idea in the past. Great solution for when you can't make up your mind.
Michele Michael says
I love chic filet sauce but it has msg so I really can't have it but now I have your recipe. Thanks for sharing at Funtastic Friday.
Lois says
Glad you found something you can use!!