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 are the ingredients in Chick-Fil-A chicken sandwich? ›

Ingredients: 100% natural whole breast filet, seasoning (salt, monosodium glutamate, sugar, spices, paprika), seasoned coater (enriched bleached flour, [malted barley flour, niacin, iron, thiamine mononitrate, riboflavin, folic acid], sugar, salt, monosodium glutamate, nonfat milk, leavening [baking soda, sodium ...

What is the secret behind Chick-fil-A chicken? ›

It's hand crafted: Not only is the chicken sandwich made from 100 percent all-natural breast meat, with no fillers or additives, but it's also hand breaded from scratch daily inside the kitchen at each and every one of our restaurants.

What is the Chick-fil-A breading made of? ›

INGREDIENTS: Chicken (containing up to 8-16% solution of: water, salt, sodium phosphates, cultured nonfat milk, cornstarch, salt, Vitamin A palmitate, Vitamin D3), enriched bleached flour (wheat flour, niacin, reduced iron, thiamin mononitrate, riboflavin, folic acid), corn starch, dehydrated garlic, dehydrated onion, ...

Why do Chick-fil-A sandwiches 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 does Chick-fil-A put in their 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.

What does Chick-fil-A put in their chicken? ›

Because chicken is at the center of our menu, we serve only real breast meat with no fillers, artificial preservatives, or steroids. Like other chicken in the United States, ours contains no added hormones. We source our chicken from farms in the U.S. in accordance with our Animal Wellbeing Standards.

What does Chick-fil-A soak their chicken before cooking it? ›

The primary ingredients used in Chick Fil A's chicken marination include a combination of salt, sugar, and a host of spices.

What does soaking chicken in pickle juice do? ›

Fast food chains are using pickle juice in their chicken brine which packs a punch of flavor and helps gives the chicken that incredible flavor and tenderness. So today, I'll walk you through how to make a fantastic pickle juice & buttermilk-brined fried chicken sandwich.

Is there pickle juice in Chick-fil-A breading? ›

You won't find any pickle brine in his recipe, but you will see powdered sugar in the breading, which is even more key to the chicken's signature flavor than the pickles on top. You can, of course, use pickle juice as a marinade or brine for chicken.

How is Chick-fil-A chicken so juicy? ›

Many bloggers and Chick-fil-A regulars believe that the chicken breast is brined in pickle juice before it's breaded and fried. This theory makes sense, because pickle juice contains salt. This key ingredient helps carry moisture and flavor deep into the chicken in the same way it would help flavor a cucumber.

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

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.

What is the ingredient in the Chick-fil-A sandwich that gives it more flavor? ›

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

When it comes to Chick-fil-A, their waffle fries cannot be beat. The crispy potato treats have been the fast-food chain's most popular menu item for years—and for good reason! That deep-fried side is downright delicious.

Does Chick-fil-A freeze their 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.

What's the healthiest chicken sandwich at Chick-fil-A? ›

Grilled Chicken Sandwich

The grilled chicken sandwich delivers 380 calories, 11g fat, 2g saturated fat, 44g carbohydrates, 28g protein, and 755mg sodium. With a marinated boneless chicken breast, lettuce, and tomato, served on a multigrain bun, this sandwich is the most nutritious menu option overall.

Does Chick-fil-A use peanut oil for chicken sandwich? ›

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.

Why is Chick-fil-A chicken so high in sodium? ›

Considering the daily recommended maximum sodium intake is 2,300 mg, chowing down on one Chick-fil-A sandwich is fairly detrimental to your diet. This higher sodium content is likely due to the brine that the breast is bathed in, which yes, should make the chicken more tender and juicy — but at a price.

Is Chick-Fil-A chicken sandwich breaded? ›

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.

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