What is in chick fil a polynesian sauce

Chick-Fil-A Polynesian Sauce is one of my favorite sauces that they carry. I’ve loved it from the first time I ever tried it when I was in college and I’ve often told my husband how much it tastes like “tangy Catalina dressing.” I went looking for the ingredients and found it conveniently listed on their website.  Compared to a bottle of Catalina dressing, it looks quite convincing that we can make this sauce similar to that of Chick-Fil-A so I can enjoy it at home — in mass quantities!

Other recipes say they are copycat but use honey and apple cider vinegar and I’ve tried them. To me, they just do not taste like the original Chick-Fil-A Polynesian Sauce at all. Strong in honey flavor, the original list of ingredients does not list honey at all. So I’ve made my version with a little bit of lite corn syrup but you can use any sweetener you prefer.

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Chick-fil-A Polynesian Sauce is one of the most popular sauces sold in the food chain and is great on chicken, pork, and beef! Now you can make it at home! This recipe yields 1-3/4 cups of sauce.

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Prep Time 5 mins

Total Time 5 mins

Course Sauce

Cuisine American

Servings 7 Servings

Calories 180 kcal

Ingredients  1x2x3x

• 1 cup Catalina salad dressing
• 4 tsp Cider vinegar
• 8 Tbsp Corn syrup (1/2 cup) [See Note 1, 2]
• 1/4 tsp Ground Mustard
• 1/4 tsp Paprika
• 1/2 tsp garlic powder
• 1/2 tsp onion powder

Instructions 

• Whisk together all the ingredients. Store any unused portion in a jar or airtight container for up to 3 weeks.

  Tangy, Sweet, Spiced and Otherwise simply perfect! Ever wonder how to make Homemade Chick Fil A Polynesian Sauce? Now you can make as much as you want and drink it down if you like!

  
  

  How To Make Chick Fil A Polynesian Sauce

  Contents show

  1 How To Make Chick Fil A Polynesian Sauce

  2 Chick Fil A Polynesian Sauce Ingredients (at home)

  3 Chick Fil A Polynesian Sauce From Scratch – It’s Easy!

  4 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s)

  5 What Goes With Chick Fil A Polynesian Sauce?

  6 Watch Me Make It

  7 Tips and Tricks

  7.1 Related Posts

  8 If You Enjoyed This Sauce Recipe, You Might Also Enjoy…

  9 Can You Give Me a Hand?

  10 Homemade Chick Fil A Polynesian Sauce

  10.1 Ingredients

  10.2 Instructions

  10.3 Notes

  10.4 Nutrition

  11 A Verse to Share

  11.1 You May Also Love:

  Yeah, I know you can buy it by this delicioso sauce by the bottle these days, but hey, why not just make your own? You can also try my recipe for Chick Fil A Sauce, it’s YUM too!

  (The photo is an Amazon affiliate link, I am an Amazon affiliate and if you purchase through this link, Loaves and Dishes will receive a commission, so thank you!)

  (The commission doesn’t change your price though).

  It’s OH SO EASY to make Copy Cat Chick Fil A Polynesian Sauce From Scratch and you probably have everything you need to make gallons of it.

  I mean, I could drink it, couldn’t you? Make your own Homemade Chick-Fil-A Polynesian Sauce and never miss a drop again.

  Tangy, Sweet, Spiced and Otherwise simply perfect!

  Chick Fil A Polynesian Sauce Ingredients (at home)

  
  
  • Ketchup – Use a deep red ketchup.
  • Light Corn Syrup (I’m using Dark Syrup for the photo) – For the sweetness and thickness.
  • Garlic Powder/Onion Powder – For a snap of seasoning.
  • Paprika, Cinnamon– For color and flavor. It’ll take you right to the islands!.
  • Salt – It gives it that pizazz, no joke.

  Chick Fil A Polynesian Sauce From Scratch – It’s Easy!

  1. Add the ingredients to a medium sized mixing bowl.
  2. Mix well with a whisk (or a fork if you are feeling muscular).
  3. Allow to rest in the fridge for a few hours.
  4. Enjoy this copycat recipe!

  Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s)

  Can I Make Chick Fil A Polynesian Sauce At Home?

  You sure can! Just a few simple ingredients and you’ll be whisking along like a whiz!

  What’s the Best Sauce at Chick Fil A?

  Many people prefer the Polynesian sauce. Chick Fil A Sauce is also quite great!

  Is This a Copycat Chick Fil A Polynesian Sauce?

  Yes, of course. They didn’t give me their secret recipe, but I think this is about as close as you can get.

  What Is Chick Fil A Polynesian Sauce?

  It’s one of the most popular chicken tender/chicken nugget sauces at the restaurant. We think we’ve cracked the code.

  How Long Does This Last?

  This will last covered in the fridge for about 5 days.

  Can I Freeze This Sauce?

  No, unfortunately, it doesn’t freeze well. It’s no problem to whip up a fresh batch though, so that’s a bonus.

  
  

  What Goes With Chick Fil A Polynesian Sauce?

  The better question is, what doesn’t go with chick fil a polynesian sauce? Ummmm….. hmmmm….. I wouldn’t put it on carrot cake. Well, maybe.

  It goes great on hamburgers, fries, broccoli, literally, everything.

  Especially great on chicken tenders.

  
  

  Watch Me Make It

  Tips and Tricks

  • Use either light or dark corn syrup, works with either. 
  • Regular white vinegar or a white wine vinegar works best. 
  • Adjust the cinnamon to your preference. 
  • The granulated sugar will be “crunchy” until it dissolves in the liquids. This can take up to 10 minutes. 
  • Make this sauce a day before for best results. 
  • This recipe makes one serving, make more than a single batch and keep in the fridge or use for more people! 

  PRO TIP: Use as a barbecue sauce on the grill! Works great with pork. 

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  Homemade Chick Fil A Polynesian Sauce

  Tangy, Sweet and a tad of warm heat this homemade Chick Fil A Polynesian sauce copycat recipe will have you drinking the sauce down by the gallon!

  5 from 2 votes

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  Course: sauce

  Cuisine: American

  Keyword: chick fil a polynesian sauce recipe, homemade chick fil a polynesian sauce

  Prep Time: 2 minutes

  Cook Time: 0 minutes

  resting time: 10 minutes

  Total Time: 12 minutes

  Servings: 1 serving

  Calories: 210kcal

  Author: Wendi Spraker

  Ingredients

  • 2 Tbs ketchup
  • 1 Tbs corn syrup
  • 1/2 tsp vinegar white or white wine
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp onion powder
  • 1/2 tsp paprika
  • 2 tsp cinnamon
  • 2 Tbs water
  • 2 Tbs Sugar

  Instructions

  • Mix all of the ingredients in a bowl with a whisk.

  • Allow to sit for at least 10 minutes to allow time for the sugar to dissolve.

  Notes

  • Use either light or dark corn syrup, works with either. 
  • Regular white vinegar or a white wine vinegar works best. 
  • Adjust the cinnamon to your preference. 
  • The granulated sugar will be “crunchy” until it dissolves in the liquids. This can take up to 10 minutes. 
  • Make this sauce a day before for best results. 
  • This recipe makes one serving, make more than a single batch and keep in the fridge or use for more people! 
  PRO TIP: Use as a barbecue sauce on the grill! Works great with pork. 

  Nutrition

  Nutrition Facts

  Homemade Chick Fil A Polynesian Sauce

  Amount Per Serving (0.25 Cup)

  Calories 210 Calories from Fat 9

  % Daily Value*

  Fat 1g2%

  Saturated Fat 1g5%

  Sodium 290mg12%

  Potassium 163mg5%

  Carbohydrates 54g18%

  Fiber 3g12%

  Sugar 48g53%

  Protein 1g2%

  Vitamin A 658IU13%

  Vitamin C 2mg2%

  Calcium 56mg6%

  Iron 1mg6%

  * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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  A Verse to Share

  I think the graciousness of our Lord is a fantastic thing. In this passage, Jesus is speaking with the Samaritan woman. He is talking about how God wants everyone to worship him. Hallelujah.

  John 4: 23

  Yet a time is coming and has now come when the true worshipers will worship the Father in the Spirit and in truth, for they are the kind of worshipers the Father seeks. 

  What is Polynesian sauce supposed to taste like?

  The Polynesian sauce is Chick-Fil-A's most sought-after dips. And, it's perfect for dipping chicken & breadsticks, pork, beef, and pizza. Its unique flavor profile with a strong sweet & sour taste is what makes the sauce so popular.

  Is Polynesian sauce like sweet chili sauce?

  While it is reminiscent of sweet and sour sauce, it is not quite the same thing. One key difference is that traditional Chinese sweet and sour sauce recipes are pineapple-based. But if you enjoy sweet and sour sauce, then you will probably love Polynesian sauce too!

  What flavors are in Polynesian sauce?

  Polynesian Sauce A delicious sweet and sour sauce with a strong, tangy flavor. Sugar, soybean oil, water, corn syrup, corn-cider vinegar, distilled vinegar, tomato paste, salt, paprika, mustard seed, modified cornstarch, beet juice, onion*, garlic*, xanthan gum, propylene glycol alginate, natural flavor *dehydrated.

  What 3 sauces are in chick fil a sauce?

  As the company tweeted out in 2012, the Chick-fil-A sauce is just a mixture of honey mustard, barbecue sauce, and ranch dressing. Yes, that's it. You can mix those three ingredients in your own kitchen anytime you have a craving and get the same sauce you thought only Chick-fil-A restaurants could provide.