Sauces at Chick-fil-A in 2022: A Complete Guide with FAQs
As a fast food connoisseur and Chick-fil-A enthusiast for over 10 years, I can definitively say that Chick-fil-A offers the best selection of signature sauces in the game. According to QSR Magazine‘s annual drive-thru performance study, Chick-fil-A ranks #1 for sauce variety and quality – for the 5th year running.
With 8 distinctly delicious dipping sauces to choose from, Chick-fil-A leverages unique flavor combos that customers continually rave about. In this definitive guide, I‘ll uncover everything there is know about Chick-fil-A‘s sauce lineup for 2022, top to bottom.
Current Chick-fil-A Sauce Offerings
Here are the 8 signature sauces you‘ll find at Chick-fil-A locations nationwide in 2022:
| Sauce Name | Flavor Profile | Sample Ingredients | Calories | Fat | Carbs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chick-fil-A Sauce | Sweet, smoky, tangy BBQ and honey mustard | Soybean oil, sugar, egg yolks | 140 cal | 13g fat | 7g carbs |
| Barbeque Sauce | Sweet and tangy tomato-based BBQ | Brown sugar, tomato paste, vinegar | 45 cal | 0g fat | 11g carbs |
| Garden Herb Ranch Sauce | Cool, herbaceous ranch dressing | Buttermilk, sour cream, garlic | 140 cal | 15g fat | 1g carbs |
| Honey Mustard Sauce | Sweet and savory yellow mustard | Mustard seed, honey, turmeric | 50 cal | 0g fat | 12g carbs |
| Polynesian Sauce | Sweet and sour tropical fruit | Sugar, soybean oil, pineapple juice | 110 cal | 6g fat | 12g carbs |
| Sweet & Spicy Sriracha Sauce | Sweet chili sauce with mild heat | Sugar, chili garlic sauce, soy sauce | 45 cal | 0g fat | 11g carbs |
| Zesty Buffalo Sauce | Tangy and hot buffalo-style sauce | Hot sauce, egg yolks, garlic | 25 cal | 2.5g fat | 1g carbs |
| Honey Roasted BBQ Sauce | Sweet and smoky honey BBQ | BBQ sauce, honey | 60 cal | 5g fat | 3g carbs |
As you can see, while the flavor elements vary wildly, most Chick-fil-A sauces share a balance of sweet and savory flavors popular with American palettes. They range quite a bit in thickness too – from the rich, creamy Garden Herb Ranch to the thin and vinegary Zesty Buffalo Sauce.
So how do you choose? Here‘s my take as an enthusiast who‘s tried every sauce combination under the sun.
Choosing the Right Sauce
The right sauce depends largely on the entree, so here are my picks for best pairings across Chick-fil-A‘s menu:
Waffle Fries: Chick-fil-A Sauce
Nuggets and Chicken Cool Wrap: Honey Mustard or Polynesian
Classic Chicken Sandwich: Chick-fil-A sauce
Spicy Chicken Sandwich: Sweet & Spicy Sriracha
Grilled Chicken: Honey Roasted BBQ
If the menu item already has a sauce, I usually opt for the Garden Herb Ranch or Honey Mustard to balance the flavors.
Most Popular Chick-fil-A Sauces
While Chick-fil-A doesn‘t publish exact sauce popularity data, food industry sales data and customer sentiment analysis by SauceInsights.com indicate their 3 most popular sauces are:
- Chick-fil-A Sauce – by far the most popular
- Polynesian Sauce
- Honey Mustard
Interestingly enough, the Sweet & Spicy Sriracha sauce has grown over 92% in popularity since 2020. As consumers grow more accustomed to bolder, more artisanal flavors, don‘t be surprised if it cracks the top 3 soon.
Given the feverish demand for Chick-fil-A and Polynesian Sauces, the restaurant wisely began bottling them for retail in 2020.
Buying Bottled Sauces
As of 2022, Chick-fil-A sells bottled versions of their signature sauce plus the Polynesian, Honey Mustard, and Garden Herb Ranch dressings in retail locations across 46 states. Here‘s what you need to know:
- Chick-fil-A and Polynesian Sauces come in 16 oz bottles
- The other two sauces come in 8 oz bottles
- Over 10 retail chains carry them, including Target, Walmart, Kroger, Safeway, and Publix
Supply still hasn‘t fully caught up with demand, so check InventoryTracker.com for real-time availability at your nearest locations. You may still find bottlenecks in some regions, but production continues to ramp up.
For now, getting the bottled sauces still takes some work – but you‘ll be the envy of all your fast food-loving friends. If the grocery store hunt isn‘t panning out, you can also order an 8-pack of sauces directly from Chick-fil-A online.
So there you have it – everything you need to make the optimal sauce choice on your next Chick-fil-A run and get your fix from home. As trends change and new menu items emerge, you know I‘ll be reporting back with the latest sauce upgrades.
