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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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 Chick-fil-A secret ingredient? ›

That ingredient is monosodium glutamate, more commonly known as MSG. While many people think MSG is only found in Chinese (or Americanized Chinese) cuisine, it's prevalent in dozens of all types of food items, including snacks like Doritos and powder mixes like Hidden Valley's ranch dressing. But what is it anyway?

What ingredients are in a 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).

What does Chick-fil-A fry their chicken sandwiches in? ›

Does Chick-fil-A use peanut oil? 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 does Chick-fil-A soak their chicken in? ›

Each ingredient is chosen for its unique contribution to the overall taste profile of the chicken. The primary ingredients used in Chick Fil A's chicken marination include a combination of salt, sugar, and a host of spices. These spices include garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, and black pepper.

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, ...

What chicken meat does Chick-fil-A use? ›

Chick-fil-A sources 100% real, whole, boneless breast of chicken that has never been ground or separated, and that contains no fillers or added steroids or hormones*.

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

MSG Is More Common in Your Food Than You Probably Realize. The new chicken sandwiches at McDonald's, Popeyes, and Chick-fil-A all contain the MSG flavor enhancement chemical. Experts say MSG can enhance the so-called umami flavor of a food.

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.

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

The Original Chick-fil-A Chicken Sandwich was created by the chain's founder, Truett Cathy, in 1964. / Photo courtesy of Chick-fil-A. Chick-fil-A founder Truett Cathy created the Original Chick-fil-A Chicken Sandwich in 1964, and 59 years later it topped the charts as the most-ordered menu item in 2022.

Are the grill marks on Chick-fil-A real? ›

And like your grill at home, it leaves actual grill marks on the chicken, which add to the experience. “That's the real magic of our grilled chicken,” says Farmer. Before the chicken is grilled though, it is seasoned and marinated.

Does Chick-fil-A use pickle juice in their batter? ›

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.

How does Chick-fil-A get their chicken so tender? ›

The Cooking Method

Instead of using his mom's pan and lid trick, Cathy bought a commercial pressure cooker to make the chicken. With this pressure cooker, he could have tender, juicy chicken that was fully cooked in just four minutes. Into the pressure cooker, he added the chicken and 100% refined peanut oil.

What makes Chick-fil-A stand out? ›

It starts with a smile

From hand-breading the chicken for our classic sandwiches to sourcing fresh produce for our salads and fruit cups, quality food has always been a top priority. We believe in delivering great fast food every day (except Sundays).

What is Chick-fil-A food made out of? ›

Chick-fil-A sources 100% real, whole, boneless breast of chicken that has never been ground or separated, and that contains no fillers or added steroids or hormones*.

Is Chick-fil-A secret menu real? ›

Does Chick-fil-A have a secret menu? While you may have seen your friends concocting their own recipes from Chick-fil-A® menu items, our restaurants do not have a secret menu.

Does Chick-fil-A use high quality ingredients? ›

Did you know the “A” in Chick-fil-A® stands for high quality? Here's why. The produce we use in our recipes – from chopped apples, to fresh lettuce and tomatoes – is delivered to our restaurants up to six times a week for the best quality and flavor.

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