Raising Cane's Sauce Copycat Recipe - Little Sunny Kitchen (2024)

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Learn how to make the ridiculously addicting and delicious Cane’s Sauce at Home! It’s simple to mix up and perfect for dipping all of your favorite things.

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Raising Cane’s is a chain fast food restaurant based in Louisiana with over 570 locations across the United States and internationally. If you’ve been lucky enough to visit one of those locations, you may have had the experience of their delicious fresh, hand-breaded chicken fingers with coleslaw and their tangy creamy sauce.

Cane’s sauce recipe is a secret, but we’ve used our taste buds to create a copycat Cane’s sauce that I think is pretty close to the real thing. Once you learn how to make Cane’s sauce you’ll never need to head to the restaurant again. Try it for yourself with your own homemade Chicken Tenders!

If you’re more of a Chick-Fil-A person, I have a recipe for that sauce too! I can’t decide which I like more.

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Table of Contents

Ingredients in Cane’s Sauce

Here’s what you’ll need to make this delicious sauce:

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  • Mayonnaise – This is the base of the dipping sauce and makes it creamy and thick.Try my 5-minute homemade mayonnaise, it’s so easy to make and tastes much better than the store-bought stuff!
  • Ketchup – The orange color of the sauce comes from the ketchup mixing with the mayonnaise. Ketchup adds sweetness too.
  • Worcestershire Sauce – This savory sauce adds tons of flavor and a bit of tang to the mix.
  • Lemon Juice – This adds a bright tang to our copycat sauce.
  • Garlic Powder – Big, sweet, garlic flavor comes from this spice.
  • Black Pepper – I like to grind mine fresh for extra spice.
  • Salt – Any good dipping sauce is going to be a bit salty. Add more or less to your own taste.

Complete list of ingredients and amounts can be found in the recipe card below.

How to Make Cane’s Sauce

This recipe is super simple as it really only has one step: Mix everything together!

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  1. To make your sauce, whisk together mayo, ketchup, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, salt, and pepper in a bowl until well combined.
  2. Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 10 days.

Tip!

Cover and chill the sauce in the fridge for at least 30 minutes before serving, this will allow the flavors to set.

What to Serve With Cane’s Sauce

This Cane’s Sauce recipe is obviously delicious with crispy chicken! It’s also delicious with un-breaded chicken. We have lots of different chicken tenders recipes that are delicious with this sauce:

Cane’s sauce is also delicious with fried chicken, We have a recipe for copycat Chik-Fil-A Chicken and one for Nashville-style hot chicken. Both of these are sandwiches, but you can serve the chicken on its own with this yummy sauce, or put the sauce on the sandwich!

Finally, Cane’s sauce is amazing for dipping fries into! Make your own Homemade French Fries in oil, or try Oven Baked Fries.

Frequently Asked Questions

Canyou buy Cane’s Sauce in a bottle?

At this time Cane’s sauce is not sold in stores, but if you have a restaurant nearby they will sell you larger containers of the sauce if you ask. I think I’ll stick to making my own!

Is Cane’s Sauce Thousand Island?

There’s some debate on the internet about whether or not Cane’s sauce is just spiced up thousand island dressing. You can see from this recipe that it’s definitely way different than that. The base of the sauce is similar though. Thousand island dressing starts with mayo and ketchup as well.

Can you Make Vegan Cane’s Sauce?

Absolutely. Sub in your favorite vegan mayo for the mayonnaise and you’ll have a delicious vegan friendly Cane’s sauce.

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Enjoy your copycat Raising Cane’s sauce on your favorite chicken or fries! Even if you’ve never had the original you’re sure to love this sauce.Don’t forget to pin this recipe to save it for later!

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Raising Canes Sauce Recipe

Prep Time: 5 mins

Total Time: 5 mins

Author: Diana

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Homemade Copycat Cane’s sauce is creamy, tangy, and easy to make at home with some simple ingredients.

20 servings

Homemade Copycat Cane’s sauce is creamy, tangy, and easy to make at home with some simple ingredients.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup mayonnaise
  • cup ketchup
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • ½ teaspoon lemon juice
  • 2 teaspoons garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 2 teaspoons salt

Instructions

  • Whisk together mayo, ketchup, worcestershire, lemon juice garlic powder, salt, and pepper in a bowl until well combined.

  • Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 10 days.

Nutrition Information

Calories: 92kcal, Carbohydrates: 3g, Protein: 1g, Fat: 9g, Saturated Fat: 1g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g, Monounsaturated Fat: 2g, Trans Fat: 1g, Cholesterol: 5mg, Sodium: 396mg, Potassium: 41mg, Fiber: 1g, Sugar: 2g, Vitamin A: 52IU, Vitamin C: 1mg, Calcium: 4mg, Iron: 1mg

This website provides approximate nutrition information for convenience and as a courtesy only. Nutrition data is gathered primarily from the USDA Food Composition Database, whenever available, or otherwise other online calculators.

© Little Sunny Kitchen

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  1. james kellerman says

    Raising Cane's Sauce Copycat Recipe - Little Sunny Kitchen (13)
    Amazing. Taste just like it. We have a good tender place thats more reasonably priced than Canes. Now I can just make this with them and it’s off to heaven. Just good.

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  2. Crystal says

    Raising Cane's Sauce Copycat Recipe - Little Sunny Kitchen (14)
    It’s is very good and very close to the restaurant. Do you use a certain ketchup, mayo, or Worcestershire?

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  3. Julia says

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    OH MY GOSH, LITERALLY THE BEST. I made one serving to put on my leftover raisin canes chicken and it literally tastes exactly the same. PLEASE MAKE IT!!!!

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  4. Judith says

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    Just made this. It is yummy! I used a teaspoon of pickle juice. I didn’t have any lemon. Going to put it on homemade cheeseburgers with some homemade pickled onions.

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    • Diana says

      Thank you for the great feedback!

      Reply

Raising Cane's Sauce Copycat Recipe - Little Sunny Kitchen (2024)

FAQs

What is the Cane's secret sauce made of? ›

What is Cane's sauce made from? This sauce is made from common ingredients you already have in your pantry! It is made from mayonnaise, Heinz ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, salt, and freshly ground black pepper.

Can i buy Raising Cane's sauce? ›

Can you buy Cane's Sauce in a bottle? At this time Cane's sauce is not sold in stores, but if you have a restaurant nearby they will sell you larger containers of the sauce if you ask.

How do you make extra cane sauce? ›

If you want a little more variety, ask for the off-menu honey mustard sauce. They keep containers of it behind the counter and provide it only upon request. Both sauces are made in-house throughout the day.

Does canes bottle their sauce? ›

Does Raising Cane's bottle/sell their special secret dipping sauce? Hey John, our sauce is made fresh in our Restaurants every day. At this time, we don't bottle it,but we do sell it in larger quanities at each of our locations.

What oil does canes fry their food in? ›

establishment. Raising Cane's cooks all of our fried foods in an all-vegetable, trans fat free blend of soybean and canola oil. According to the FDA, highly refined soybean oil is not considered allergenic, and therefore Chicken Fingers and Crinkle-Cut Fries are not labeled as such.

What are the 3 Ps Raising Cane's? ›

"What're the 3 Ps of Canes?" "Portion, presentation, customer service." "That's not a P." "Then your acronym is way off."

Can you buy a cup of sauce from Cane's? ›

You can actually order Raising Cane's sauce by the cup.

Are canes sauce and Zax sauce the same? ›

While the Zaxby's sauce looks almost the same as Cane's sauce, the Zaxby's sauce is incredibly bitter and completely over powers the taste of chicken. The Cane's sauce, while very good on its own, does a great job of complimenting the chicken.

Does Canes make their sauce everyday? ›

Our Cane's Sauce is made fresh daily by our hardworking Restaurant Leaders and we are so glad it continues to set us apart.

Why is Cane's toast so good? ›

Raising Cane's Texas Toast is cooked to order from sesame-seeded pull apart bread. It's brushed with butter and garlic and then grilled to create its signature look and taste. The finished product is definitely delicious. It's the perfect side to Cane's Chicken Tenders and Dipping Sauce.

Why are there disco balls in Raising Cane's? ›

Apparently, Graves installed a disco ball at the first location to cover up a skylight and it has been a tradition since. There's also nods to Grave's career before Cane's. There's a salmon prop on the wall as Graves was a commercial fisherman in Alaska.

Is KFC sauce like canes sauce? ›

It's an obvious knock-off inspired by the Worcestershire and mayo-based sauces made famous by the fried chicken tender chains Zaxby's and Raising Cane's. But KFC's Finger Lickin' Good Sauce is a little different with the addition of pickle juice, mustard, and a little more sugar than the other recipes.

What does Cane's sauce taste like? ›

What does Cane's sauce taste like? Cane's Sauce is tangy with a little bit of spice and full of flavor. It's definitely creamy with hints of salt and garlic – so good! Perfect dipping sauce for their chicken, fries and that yummy bread!

Does Canes hand batter their chicken? ›

At Raising Cane's® we have ONE LOVE® - quality chicken finger meals. We serve always fresh, never ever frozen® premium chicken fingers, marinated for 24 hours, hand-battered and cooked to order.

Why Is Raising Canes chicken so tender? ›

Raising Canes is a restaurant known for its chicken fingers. Raising Cane's Chicken Tenders are known to be the best because they use fresh, never frozen chicken that is hand battered and fried in 100% vegetable oil.

Is Canes chicken fried or baked? ›

Your Choice Of Chicken

Just like the popular burger chain, Raising Cane's also uses fresh ingredients and a secret sauce. The chicken is fried fresh and made to order, lacking the greasy texture you might find at other places.

What is the 4 piece called at canes? ›

The Box Combo (4 Chicken Fingers, Fries, Coleslaw, Cane's Sauce, Texas Toast & Regular Drink – 22 oz.) The 3 Finger Combo (3 Chicken Fingers, Fries, Cane's Sauce, Texas Toast & Regular Drink – 22 oz.) The Caniac Combo (6 Chicken Fingers, Fries, Coleslaw, 2 Cane's Sauces, Texas Toast & Large Drink – 32 oz.)

Is Raising Cane's a Texas thing? ›

Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers is an American fast-food restaurant chain specializing in chicken fingers founded in Baton Rouge, Louisiana by Todd Graves and Craig Silvey in 1996.

Can you wear nails at Raising Cane's? ›

While working at canes you may have nude colors and French tips on your fingernails but they have to be short and they can not be pointed. You can wear acrylic nails if you're working drive thru. Nude colors or french tipped nails only.

How much does it cost to get a cup of canes sauce? ›

$5 for a 32 oz cup of Canes sauce, Thank you tik tok!! #canes #chicken #lifehack #raisingcanes #gamechanger #canesauce #foodie #foryoupage #fypシ 🤩

What is good canes sauce? ›

Serving Suggestions
  • Great for topping burgers.
  • Dip your fries, sweet potato fries, and tots.
  • As a dip for chips or veggies.
  • Use in place of mayo on sandwiches.
20 Jul 2015

How much is a 3 finger from Canes? ›

These are marinated and breaded with Cane's choice of flavors. They have different chicken finger combos such as the Caniac combo, The 3 Finger Combo and The Kid's Combo that costs $13.49, $7.99 and $5.79 respectively.

Can you buy bottles of Zax sauce? ›

Can you buy Zax sauce? If you're at a Zaxby's location, you can purchase an 8 or 16 ounce container of premade sauce.

Is Slims sauce the same as canes sauce? ›

Something both the sauces have in common is that they both contain a taste of black pepper and substantial amounts of mayonnaise. However, the Slim Sauce gives a tangy taste with its tinge of lime. Whereas, the Canes Sauce contains no lime but garlic powder for more flavor.

What is similar to Raising Cane's? ›

Raising Cane's competitors include Chipotle, Chick-fil-A, Carl's Jr, Wendy's and Burger King. Raising Cane's ranks 1st in CEO Score on Comparably vs its competitors.

Is Raising Cane's sauce better than Chick Fil A? ›

The Cane's sauce is peppery, but there's no real flavor. It pairs really nicely with the chicken, but it doesn't work with the fries. Chick-fil-A sauce, on the other hand, can only be described as heavenly. It's probably the best sauce in existence.

Where can I find secret sauce? ›

Secret Sauce Signs:
  1. People compliment you on a skill that feels so natural to you it doesn't seem special.
  2. You absolutely love doing something so much so it's hard to pull you away from the task.
  3. It's so automatic you assume everyone else must know how to do it, too.
13 May 2019

What does sauce stand for at Raising Cane's? ›

I guessed random words but the answer is Smiling Attentive Unique Charismatic and Enthusiastic. Anonymous on Feb 22, 2018. Interviews> Raising Cane's.

What is the shelf life of canes sauce? ›

🥫 How to Store Cane's Sauce

You should store your sauce in the refrigerator in an airtight container & use the sauce within 10 - 14 days.

How long can canes sauce sit out? ›

24 hours is the perfect amount of rest time to let all the flavors mingle together, but it will still be good after 6 hours. If you taste it right away, the sauce won't taste flavorful enough and you'll be tempted to add in more seasonings. If you taste it after only an hour or so, the flavors just won't taste right.

Which is better Popeyes or Raising Canes? ›

Across the country, Cane's was ranked as the top chicken restaurant in eight states, while Popeyes was only ranked first in one state.

What is the perfect box Cane's? ›

A thick slice of Texas toast brushed with real butter and garlic, then grilled on a flat top. And our secret recipe Cane's Sauce on the side for dipping. We call it perfection, but you can just ask for “The Box.”

Does Raising Canes Stetson work? ›

UGA QB Stetson Bennett Works at Athens Raising Cane's restaurant – WSB-TV Channel 2 - Atlanta.

Why does Cane's have Elvis? ›

Our founder wanted to cover a hole in the wall at our first Raising Cane's and used an Elvis towel and a frame to do it. And that was our first velvet Elvis, and now we have a velvet Elvis as a tribute to that and every Raising Cane's,” Zygler said.

Can you wear jeans at Raising Cane's? ›

Jeans or khakis (they can be skinny jeans just make sure there are no rips or holes in your pants) (also I have been allowed to wear colored skinny jeans) a belt. Non slip shoes.

What drink is Raising Cane's known for? ›

In addition to chicken, Raising Cane's is known for crinkle-cut fries, buttered Texas toast, sweet tea and lemonade.

Is Raising Cane's lemonade homemade? ›

Our lemonade is made fresh daily.

Is Cane's cheaper than Chick-fil-A? ›

Cane's sauce is delicious and makes the chicken taste even better. Even if you want to order an extra sauce at Cane's, it's still cheaper than Chick-fil-a.

Does Raising Cane's have co*ke or Pepsi? ›

Choose a flavor: co*ke, Diet co*ke, Dr. Pepper, Fanta, Hi-c, root beer, Sprite.

What did KFC sauce used to be called? ›

KFC Sauce was once known as the famous Finger Lickin' Good Sauce, a staple on the KFC menu. The sauce changed to KFC Sauce in 2020 in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

What's in the gravy at KFC? ›

What is the gravy at KFC made of? The restaurant uses a simple combination of gravy powder, water, and – their secret ingredient – chicken crackling. This is a collection of the browned bits and pieces leftover from frying their world famous chicken.

What does KFC put on their chicken sandwiches? ›

The sandwich features all the staple ingredients: a double-breaded and extra-crispy chicken breast filet, thick-cut pickles, and your choice of mayo or spicy sauce—all on a toasted, buttery brioche bun.

What does Raising Cane's sauce contain? ›

The combination of flavors in Cane's dipping sauce is memorable to all who taste it! Starting with a mayonnaise and ketchup base, cane's sauce has distinct tangy and savory flavors. The addition of Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, pepper, and liquid smoke creates a perfect copycat recipe.

What kind of meat does canes use? ›

The restaurant uses only chicken breast tenderloins, the strip of meat on the underside of a chicken breast that is considered a premium cut in the poultry business, and these are never frozen.

Is Raising Cane's sauce better than Chick-fil-A? ›

The Cane's sauce is peppery, but there's no real flavor. It pairs really nicely with the chicken, but it doesn't work with the fries. Chick-fil-A sauce, on the other hand, can only be described as heavenly. It's probably the best sauce in existence.

What is the 4 piece called at Canes? ›

The Box Combo (4 Chicken Fingers, Fries, Coleslaw, Cane's Sauce, Texas Toast & Regular Drink – 22 oz.) The 3 Finger Combo (3 Chicken Fingers, Fries, Cane's Sauce, Texas Toast & Regular Drink – 22 oz.) The Caniac Combo (6 Chicken Fingers, Fries, Coleslaw, 2 Cane's Sauces, Texas Toast & Large Drink – 32 oz.)

Why is there a disco ball in every Cane's? ›

Apparently, Graves installed a disco ball at the first location to cover up a skylight and it has been a tradition since. There's also nods to Grave's career before Cane's. There's a salmon prop on the wall as Graves was a commercial fisherman in Alaska.

Is Cane's a Texas thing? ›

Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers is an American fast-food restaurant chain specializing in chicken fingers founded in Baton Rouge, Louisiana by Todd Graves and Craig Silvey in 1996. Raising Restaurants, LLC.

Is Canes sauce the same as Zaxbys? ›

While the Zaxby's sauce looks almost the same as Cane's sauce, the Zaxby's sauce is incredibly bitter and completely over powers the taste of chicken. The Cane's sauce, while very good on its own, does a great job of complimenting the chicken.

Who Is Raising Cane's biggest competitor? ›

Raising Cane's competitors include Chipotle, Chick-fil-A, Carl's Jr, Wendy's and Burger King. Raising Cane's ranks 1st in CEO Score on Comparably vs its competitors.

Whats better canes or Popeyes? ›

Across the country, Cane's was ranked as the top chicken restaurant in eight states, while Popeyes was only ranked first in one state. Chick-fil-a ranked first in 22 states, making it the overall favorite for the U.S, according to the data.

Is Zax sauce better than canes sauce? ›

Zax sauce tastes similar to Cane's sauce, but I found it to be just ever-so-slightly less flavorful, and creamy. I also thought that it didn't have the same kick.

What does Bob mean at Raising Cane's? ›

Raising Cane's on Twitter: "@MarchWithUs2211 @JordanStrack @RaisingCanesOH Ahhh yes, the BOB (butter on both) 😋" / Twitter.

Can you order a cup of sauce at Raising Cane's? ›

You can actually order Raising Cane's sauce by the cup.

What makes Raising Cane's different? ›

They're not fried in advance and left to sit for hours in the kitchen. This is why they don't have that greasy taste that other fast-food chains' chicken tenders have. It has a freshly fried taste that is hard to find elsewhere which also explains why it was hailed supreme by many.

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