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A detailed examination of BK’s rich and creamy sauce for chicken sandwiches
Key Points to Note
- The exact ingredients of Burger King’s Royal Sauce remain a mystery, but it's believed to contain a blend of ketchup, mayonnaise, mustard, relish, and various spices.
- This sauce combines the sweetness of tomatoes and mayo with the tanginess of pickles, basil, onion, and garlic, along with a touch of spicy mustard and a hint of ranch flavor.
- BK’s royal sauce is featured on their regular, spicy, and bacon and swiss chicken sandwiches, as well as their classic and spicy chicken wraps.
Preparation Steps
Unveiling Burger King’s Secret: The Royal Sauce
Burger King’s Royal Sauce is the successor to their King’s Sauce, introduced in 2022 alongside the launch of their Royal Crispy Chicken Wraps. While the exact ingredients are undisclosed, it's speculated to feature mayo, ketchup, relish, and an array of spices.
- Burger King hasn't disclosed the calorie count for the Royal Sauce, but estimations suggest it could be around 65 calories per ½ ounce serving.
- As Burger King hasn't updated their allergen information for this sauce, individuals with severe food allergies may want to avoid dishes containing it until further notice.
Decoding the Flavor of Burger King’s Royal Sauce
Burger King’s Royal Sauce blends the sweetness of ketchup and mayo with a tangy hint of vinegar. This delectable sauce offers a harmonious blend of flavors, marrying the sweetness of tomato-infused ketchup and mayo with the tanginess of onion, garlic, pickles, basil, and a touch of spicy mustard. Additionally, it boasts subtle notes of pepper and ranch, making it an ideal accompaniment to Burger King's chicken sandwiches and wraps.
- In terms of texture, the Royal Sauce is thicker than some of BK’s other sauces and shares similarities with their Mayonnaise.
Obtaining Burger King’s Royal Sauce
Burger King's Royal Sauce is exclusively featured in their chicken wraps and sandwiches. Unlike their Honey Mustard, BBQ, Garlic, or Sweet & Sour sauces, Burger King doesn't sell the Royal Sauce separately. However, it's a standard component in all of BK's Royal Crispy offerings, except for the limited-time Italian Chicken Sandwich, which came with marinara instead.
- Specifically, Burger King's Royal Sauce is automatically included in these items:
- BK Royal Crispy Chicken Sandwich
- Spicy BK Royal Crispy Chicken Sandwich
- Bacon and Swiss BK Royal Crispy Chicken Sandwich
- Classic BK Royal Crispy Chicken Wrap
- Spicy BK Royal Crispy Chicken Wrap
- If you're exploring new secret menu options, you might be able to request adding the Royal Sauce to one of BK's Melts, Cheeseburgers, Whoppers, or other menu items.
Homemade Burger King Royal Sauce Recipe
Blend the following ingredients to craft a delectable knock-off of Burger King's Royal Sauce. While the precise formula for Burger King's rich and flavorful Royal Sauce remains a secret, this recipe could come close to replicating it, yielding approximately enough sauce for 4 chicken sandwiches.
- 3/4 cup (172 g) mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon (14.7 g) ketchup
- 1 teaspoon (4.98 g) spicy mustard
- 1 teaspoon (5.1 g) relish or finely chopped pickles
- 1⁄2 teaspoon (2.5 mL) Worcestershire sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon (0.79 g) garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon (0.98 g) onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon (1.15 g) paprika
- Salt, pepper, and basil to taste
