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 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? ›

That ingredient is monosodium glutamate, more commonly known as MSG.

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.

Does Chick-fil-A have a secret recipe? ›

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. We do everything we can to maintain the highest standards for our regular menu, and we rotate seasonal and limited-time items on and off the menu throughout the year.

What makes Chick-fil-A chicken so juicy? ›

It's the pickle brine! Well before being fried to perfection, the chicken breasts are brined with pickle juice for super-juicy, tender meat.

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.

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

Does Chick-fil-A Soak Their Chicken in Pickle Juice? So there you have it, the nuggets and original sandwich are NOT made with pickle juice, but the chargrilled and chicken strips are.

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.

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

Ingredients: Chargrilled chicken breast filets containing up to 18% solution of water, seasoning (sugar, salt, dextrose, garlic powder, onion powder, maltodextrin, autolyzed yeast extract, spice, disodium inosinate, disodium guanylate, flavor, paprika [color]), seasoning (salt, sugar, spices, and paprika), butter ...

Why is it only $10000 to open a Chick-fil-A? ›

The franchisee only pays the $10k franchise fee. Chick-fil-A pays for (and retains ownership of) everything — real estate, equipment, inventory — and in return, it takes a MUCH bigger piece of the pie. While a franchise like KFC takes 5% of sales, Chick-fil-A commands 15% of sales + 50% of any profit.

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 is everyone at Chick-fil-A so nice? ›

Chick-fil-A pushes being extremely courteous to our guests. We use what we call “upgraded language,” which includes phrases like “my pleasure.” Some CFA employees may seem fake nice because they don't enjoy their job very much or just generally don't have the positive attitude that other employees have.

What is the most unhealthy side at Chick-fil-A? ›

"The Chick-fil-A Mac and Cheese is one of the worst choices on the menu," says Amanda Lane, MS, RD, CDCES, founder of Healthful Lane Nutrition. Remember that a side dish is a complement to a meal, and this one adds an entire 450 calories, 16 grams of saturated fat, and 1,190 milligrams of 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 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.

Is Chick-fil-A chicken real or processed? ›

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 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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