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February 18, 2021 American

Chick-fil-A Grilled Chicken Sandwich

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Copycat recipes are what I do best and one of my absolute favorites is this chick-fil-a grilled chicken sandwich recipe that can also be made spicy!

Spicy and regular version coming right up!! What type of person are you? Are you into the spicy Chick-fil-A sandwich or not? Of course I recreated it, because copycat Chick-fil-A is just what I do! Now, there is no need to wait in the drive-thru for an hour or crave it on a Sunday! I got you covered.

Ingredients

Let's go over some ingredients!

  • Chicken Cutlet
  • Milk
  • Pickle Juice
  • Powdered Sugar
  • Seasonings
chicken sandwich ingredients

Boneless, skinless chicken breast cutlet is my favorite. It is lean, delicious and already the perfect size for your sandwich. However, you can use a chicken breast and slice it in half.

Did you know that Chick-fil-A actually brines their chicken in pickle juice. That is what we are going to do for our Copycat Chick fil A grilled sandwich recipe! I get it, I am not the biggest pickle fan either; however, this step is essential. It does not have an overly pickle flavor, just really a hint, and only if you are really looking for it.

I, also, get this question a ton: where do you get pickle juice? Well, from a jar of dill pickles!! Just pour some out from your favorite jar of pickles and you have your pickle juice. 

Now, this is a hot topic as well... milk. Personally, I use plain unsweetened almond milk for just about everything. However, you can use another type of milk. I love almond milk because it is light and lasts longer in the fridge. However, I know people do not prefer it or have allergies; therefore, pick your favorite milk. But, the specific milk does not matter too much.

Spicy Chick-fil-A Chicken Sandwich Recipe

But, if you want to make this sandwich spicy, you will need to add in some hot sauce and ground red pepper.

How to Make a Copycat Chick-fil-A Grilled Chicken Sandwich

Marinate - In a large bowl, combine pickle juice and milk. Add chicken, then, cover and allow to marinate in fridge for at least 30 minutes or up to all day (8 hours). If you are doing a spicy sandwich, also add the hot sauce in with the milk.

Dry and Season - Once ready, strain chicken from the marinate and pat dry, slightly, with a paper towel. 

Cook - Get your grill ready and heated. Add chicken to the grill and sprinkle with the seasonings. Grill chicken on both sides until thoroughly cooked. (Please note that grilling times vary widely).

making the grilled chicken breast recipe

This recipe is also great in the air fryer. Preheat the air fryer to 400 degrees. Place chicken in a greased air fryer and air fry for about 14 minutes, flipping and spraying with cooking spray halfway.

Plus, you can cook the chicken in the oven as well. Preheat the oven to 450 degrees. Bake on a greased baking tray for 16 minutes, or until fully cooked. Flip and spray the chicken with cooking spray halfway.

Be sure to have the chicken reach an internal temperature of 165 degrees.

Recommended Toppings

These grilled chicken breasts are great with just your classic Chick-fil-A pickles. However, you can spice up your sandwich with some lettuce or tomato. You can make this into a grilled chicken club sandwich by adding cheese and bacon. I get this all the time!

Tips and Tricks

Marinating the chicken for at least 30 minutes allows for the flavors to penetrate the. meat. However, if you are low on time, marinate for as long as you can.

Need a sauce for this? Try my copycat Chick-fil-A sauce, you know, the original stuff that is like a honey roasted BBQ sauce. Or, try my copycat Polynesian sauce! Only 1 points for 2 tablespoons.

Copycat Chick-fil-A Sauce
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What to Serve with this Recipe

You can buy some waffle fries at the store, or make some homemade air fried fries. But, if you are more of a Mac and cheese person, try out my copycat recipe.

chick-fil-a grilled chicken sandwich recipe

How to Store Leftovers

Be sure to let the chicken cool to room temperature. Then, place chicken in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days.

To store the chicken for over three days, place each piece of chicken in a plastic baggie. Put in the freezer for up to three months. 


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How to Reheat this Grilled Chicken Sandwich

You can pop the chicken back in the oven or the air fryer for about 5 minutes at 400 degrees.


Chick-fil-A Grilled Chicken Sandwich Recipe

Copycat recipes are what I do best and one of my absolute favorites is this chick-fil-a grilled chicken sandwich recipe that can also be made spicy!

Spicy and regular version coming right up!! What type of person are you? Are you into the spicy Chick-fil-A sandwich or not? Of course I recreated it, because copycat Chick-fil-A is just what I do! No need to wait in the drive-thru for an hour or crave it on a Sunday! I got you covered.

Copycat Chick-fil-A Grilled Chicken Sandwich

Spicy and regular version coming right up!! What type of person are you? Are you into the spicy Chick-fil-A sandwich or not? Of course I recreated it, because copycat Chick-fil-A is just what I do! No need to wait in the drive-thru for an hour or crave it on a Sunday! I got you covered. 
4.53 from 42 votes
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Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 15 mins
Total Time 20 mins
Course Main Dish
Cuisine Copycat
Servings 1 sandwiches
Calories 135 kcal

Ingredients
 

  • 4 ounces chicken cutlet one piece
  • ¼ cup plain, unsweetened almond milk
  • ¼ cup dill pickle juice from a jar of pickles
  • ⅛ teaspoon salt
  • ⅛ teaspoon black pepper
  • ⅛ teaspoon paprika
  • ¼ teaspoon confectioners sugar replacement
  • ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ⅛ teaspoon onion powder

Spicy Sandwich Additional Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon hot sauce
  • ⅛ teaspoon paprika
  • ⅛ teaspoon ground red pepper

Bun

  • 1 hamburger buns

Instructions

  • in a large bowl, combine pickle juice and milk (if making a spicy sandwich, add hot sauce as well)
  • Stab the chicken a few times with a fork to allow the flavors to penetrate the chicken. Add chicken into the bowl, cover and allow to marinate in fridge for at least 30 minutes or all-day
  • preheat oven to 450 degrees, air fryer to 400 degrees or heat up your grill
  • meanwhile, remove chicken from the bowl, shaking off the excess liquid
  • evenly sprinkle both sides of the chicken with the seasonings. If making a spicy sandwich, don't forget the additional spices

Air Fryer

  • place chicken in a greased air fryer and air fry for about 14 minutes, flipping and spraying with cooking spray halfway

Oven

  • bake on a greased baking tray for 16 minutes, or until fully cooked. Flip and spray the chicken with cooking spray halfway

Grill

  • grill your chicken on the grill for about 10-20 minutes, until fully cooked

Nutrition

Serving: 1 sandwichCalories: 135kcalCarbohydrates: 1gProtein: 24gFat: 3gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 73mgSodium: 805mgPotassium: 454mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 199IUVitamin C: 13mgCalcium: 12mgIron: 1mg
Keyword Chick-fil-A, Chicken Breast
Course Main Dish
Cuisine Copycat
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