Copycat Chick Fil A Chicken Sandwich Recipe | Moms Need To Know ™ (2024)

by Mindi Cherry

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Get the delicious taste of Chick Fil'A any day of the week (even Sunday) with this copycat Chick Fil'A Chicken Sandwich recipe!

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Oh - I love Chick-Fil-A sandwiches, but I never seem to get them. Either I just don't feel like driving to get them, or I get a craving for them on a Sunday (when they are closed), or I just don't feel like spending the money that day.

When my children were younger, we were at Chick-Fil-A at least once a week for lunch. Their playland is ideal for the younger children and there were ALWAYS a bunch of moms there (so I got some adult contact as well). I also absolutely adore their lemonade, which is why I came up with my own copycat Chick Fil A Lemonade recipe!

Chick-Fil-A sandwiches have a very distinct flavor - unlike that of any other fast food chicken sandwich. This can be credited to two very important things: marinating the chicken in pickle juice and frying the chicken in peanut oil.

I know that some people will try to make this and substitute olive or vegetable oil for the peanut oil. Let me say this right now - I guarantee you that it won't taste the same and won't be a true copycat Chick Fil A chicken sandwich recipe...it just won't.

To make it, you will need:

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Ingredients

  • 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 8 oz each - or 4 4 oz chicken breasts)
  • ½ cup pickle juice (just use the juice from any pickle jar)
  • 2 eggs
  • ¼ cup milk
  • 1 cup flour
  • 2 tablespoon powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon celery salt
  • ½ teaspoon basil
  • 1 cup peanut oil for frying
  • 4 Hamburger Buns (buttered and toasted)
  • Pickle Slices

Making it is easy!

First, you are going to want to pound your chicken breasts flat and cut them in to 4 pieces - then you want to marinate your chicken in the pickle juice for at least an hour.

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Beat your eggs and then combine ally your dry ingredients together. Dip the chicken in the egg and then the flour mixture

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Cook for about 2 minutes on each side and then serve on the buns with pickle slices!

Scroll down for complete directions!

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You might want to also try these other copycat recipes:

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  • Copycat Twinkies
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  • Copycat Wegman's Shrimp and Roasted Corn Chowder Soup - coming soon!

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Copycat Chick Fil A Chicken Sandwich Recipe

Get the delicious taste of Chick Fil'A any day of the week (even Sunday) with this copycat Chick Fil'A Chicken Sandwich recipe!

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Author: Mindi

Ingredients

  • 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts about 8 oz each – or 4 4 oz chicken breasts
  • ½ cup pickle juice just use the juice from any pickle jar
  • 2 eggs
  • ¼ cup milk
  • 1 cup flour
  • 2 tablespoon powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon celery salt
  • ½ teaspoon basil
  • 1 cup peanut oil for frying
  • 4 Hamburger Buns buttered and toasted
  • Pickle Slices

Instructions

  • Place chicken between 2 sheets of wax paper or in a freezer bag and pound gently with the flat side of a mallet until about ½″ thick.

  • Cut each breast into 2 equal pieces.

  • Marinate chicken in the pickle juice for about an hour.

  • Beat together egg and milk in a bowl.

  • Mix together the flour, sugar, and spices in another bowl.

  • Heat the oil in a skillet to about 350.

  • Dip each chicken piece into the egg, covering both sides

  • Transfer to the flour mixture and turn to completely coat.

  • Fry each chicken piece for 2 minutes on each side, or until golden and cooked throughout.

  • Place on paper towels to absorb any excess oil.

  • Serve on toasted buns with pickle slices.

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Comments

  1. Hannah

    Just wanted to let you know I worked for Chick-fil-A for 3 years and have been down to their headquarters multiple times during those 3 years. Chick-fil-A most definitely does NOT put their chicken in pickle juice at any time during their cooking process. I am not sure where you got this information from but I can assure you soaking chicken in pickle juices will not make it taste more like Chick-fil-A.

    • Suzanne

      Then don't make it, no one is forcing you.Obviously, not everyone has worked for Chick-fil-A and has the exact recipe and im sure you don't either , unless you invented that recipe. 🙂 Thanks for sharing your recipe, I will be trying this.

  2. Barbara

    Well I tried this and its Awesome!! 🙂 as far as the person that worked there for 3 years.. if you can beat this Awesome recipe.. bring it on .. SHARE .. Thanks for The yummy chicken!! 🙂

  3. Katherine

    SOOOOOO YUMMY!! I followed the recipe and it tastes just like the real thing!! I loved it so much i added a link to it on my blog! Thank you posting this!!!

Copycat Chick Fil A Chicken Sandwich Recipe | Moms Need To Know ™ (2024)

FAQs

What is the secret ingredient in Chick-fil-A chicken? ›

The seasoning mix is the only thing that Chick-fil-A confirms goes into the chicken recipe—besides a milk and egg wash that keeps the breading in place. However, for years the internet has speculated that Chick-fil-A's chicken is marinated in pickle juice to give it its signature flavor.

What ingredients are in the Chick-fil-A chicken sandwich? ›

A boneless breast of chicken seasoned to perfection, freshly breaded, pressure cooked in 100% refined peanut oil and served on a toasted, buttered bun with dill pickle chips, green leaf lettuce, tomato and American cheese.

Why do Chick-fil-A sandwiches taste so good? ›

Real ingredients

Chick-fil-A sources real, whole, boneless breast of chicken with no added fillers, steroids or hormones, so its natural flavor shines. We're committed to serving chicken with No Antibiotics Important to Human Medicine (NAIHM).

Does Chick-fil-A use MSG in their chicken sandwiches? ›

Do you have MSG in your food? While MSG is present in some of our menu offerings as a flavor enhancer, we also offer a variety of options that do not contain added MSG. To help our customers make informed decisions, we provide ingredient statements on the Chick-fil-A app or on your local restaurant's menu page.

What does Chick-fil-A use to marinate their chicken? ›

There are two crucial ingredients chick-fil-a uses that most recipes dont have- pickle juice and sugar. They also use MSG- but its also ok without it if you dont like it. Just cut up the breasts into chunks and follow recipe for nuggets.

Are Chick-fil-A sandwiches marinated in pickle juice? ›

One common misconception is that Chick Fil A uses pickle juice as a sole marinade. While pickle juice is indeed a key component, it is just one part of the overall marinade. The use of various spices and ingredients, along with the pickle juice, contributes to the complex flavor profile of Chick Fil A's chicken.

What oil does Chick-fil-A use? ›

Ever since our founder Truett Cathy created the Chick-fil-A® Chicken Sandwich, we've been cooking our hand-breaded chicken exclusively in fully refined, heat-processed peanut oil.

Does Chick-fil-A use buttermilk? ›

A breakfast portion of our famous boneless breast of chicken, seasoned to perfection, hand-breaded, pressure cooked in 100% refined peanut oil and served on a buttermilk biscuit baked fresh at each Restaurant.

Does Chick-fil-A use lab grown chicken? ›

TikTok videos viewed millions of times claim the largest fast food chicken chain is switching to cultivated meat.

Does Chick-fil-A batter their own chicken? ›

Many of our menu items are hand-prepared daily, right in our restaurant kitchens. For example, the chicken breast we use to make our sandwiches, strips and nuggets is breaded by hand; it never comes to us as a pre-breaded nugget that needs to be reheated.

Why is Popeyes chicken sandwich better than Chick-fil-A? ›

The Popeyes sandwich had an impressive amount of crunch to the fried chicken. It tasted great, and the mayo helped things from getting too dry with the bun involved. Chick-fil-A had less crunch and the combo of chicken and bread without some sort of sauce left things a little on the dry side.

What is the most ordered thing in Chick-fil-A? ›

Just a little something that has been on the menu for almost 60 years. That's right, it's the Original Chick-fil-A Chicken Sandwich, which topped the list for most ordered Chick-fil-A entree for the second year in a row.

What does MSG stand for? ›

Monosodium glutamate (MSG) is a flavor enhancer often added to restaurant foods, canned vegetables, soups, deli meats and other foods. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has classified MSG as a food ingredient that's generally recognized as safe. But its use is still debated.

What are the ingredients in Chick-fil-A sandwiches? ›

Made with quality ingredients

A boneless breast of chicken seasoned to perfection, freshly breaded, pressure cooked in 100% refined peanut oil and served on a toasted, buttery bun with dill pickle chips.

Is Chick-fil-A grilled chicken really grilled? ›

Its proprietary cooking surface has a big impact on both taste and texture. Unlike your grill at home, it cooks both sides of the chicken at the same time, so it's done quickly. And like your grill at home, it leaves actual grill marks on the chicken, which add to the experience.

What does Chick-fil-A add to their chicken? ›

All our chicken is real breast meat with no fillers or added hormones or steroids – in fact, no artificial or added hormones are allowed in the production of any poultry in the United States.

How does Chick-fil-A make their chicken taste so good? ›

Ultimately, the Chick-fil-A menu team chose a seasoning with simple ingredients: a blend of sea salt, lemon, garlic and savoury herbs. Once the grilled chicken is cooked, it's placed on a toasted multigrain bun with green leaf lettuce and tomato for the Grilled Chicken Sandwich.

What gives Chick-fil-A its flavor? ›

We source a variety of produce – from tomatoes, lettuce, and kale to blueberries, chopped apples and more. These fruits and vegetables are freshly delivered to our restaurants up to six days a week for the best quality and flavor and are used to craft many of our menu items in our restaurant kitchens.

What does soaking chicken in pickle juice do? ›

It breaks down the proteins in the meat, leaving you with chicken that's exceptionally succulent with well-balanced tart, tangy, and savory flavors. This easy chicken pickle recipe involves marinating chicken in pickle juice overnight, then throwing it on the grill until it's moist and lightly charred.

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