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A tasty and fun make-at-home restaurant recipe, this Chick fil A Grilled Chicken Sandwich has serious flavor, saves you money, and is a delicious sandwich for whenever that takeout craving is calling.
I’m a huge Chick-fil-A fan, it is probably one of our most visited places when we are looking for something quick and easy instead of having to make dinner. And my favorite is the Chick fil A Grilled Chicken Sandwich.
HERE IS WHAT OUR READERS ARE SAYING:
“Made this tonight. My boyfriend actually liked it more than chick fil an and I think I agree because you can customize the type of bread and toppings more. We used regular hamburger buns because it’s what we had on hand and it was sooo good. Definitely a keeper.” – Heather V
But I also hate always spending my time going to the restaurant and spending extra money on every time, so why not make our favorites at home?
This Chick-fil-A Grilled Chicken Club has always been my go-to, and it is seriously delicious. It packs so much flavor in one sandwich that you will not be able to get enough.
If a serving of food can bring you happiness, this is the one! I tell you this in good faith, from personal experience, haha!
From all the toppings, the grilled boneless chicken breast, to the marinade and the sauce, everything just works so well together, and dare I say that it is better than the original?
Write this one down in your food diary. It’s a grilled chicken sandwich recipe for the ages!
If you want to save time and money, but still get your favorite menu item, then I highly suggest making our Chick fil A Grilled Chicken Sandwich.
Some of our other favorite chicken recipes that we have on our site include: Chick Fil A Mac and Cheese: Tasty and Simple Recipe, Chicken Cobb Salad, Slow Cooker Buffalo Chicken Sandwiches and Ritz Cracker Chicken.
WHY THIS RECIPE WORKS:
- This makes 4 sandwiches but can easily be doubled to feed more.
- You can really top this with any of your favorite toppings.
- The honey-roasted BBQ sauce can be used for various other things.
INGREDIENTS NEEDED (SCROLL TO THE BOTTOM OF THIS POST FOR THE FULL RECIPE CARD):
- Boneless breast of chicken
- Dill pickle juice
- Whole milk
- Powdered sugar
- Garlic powder
- Onion powder
- Black Pepper
- Kosher salt
- Smoked paprika
- Mayonnaise
- Sweet bbq sauce
- Honey
- Dijon mustard
- Lemon juice
- Pepper jack or Colby jack cheese
- Multigrain buns
- Green leaf lettuce
- Beefsteak tomato slices
- Bacon
HOW TO MAKE A CHICK FIL A GRILLED CHICKEN SANDWICH:
- Cut the breasts in half lengthwise, set aside.
- In a large bowl whisk together the pickle juice, milk, powdered sugar, garlic powder, onion powder, pepper, salt, and paprika.
- Add the chicken to the marinade and coat the chicken. Cover with plastic wrap and place in the fridge for at least 30 minutes, up to 4 hours.
- While the chicken is marinating, make the sauce. In a medium-sized bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, bbq sauce, honey, dijon, lemon juice, and paprika. Cover with plastic wrap and place in the fridge until ready to use.
- Preheat the grill over medium heat. Cook the chicken, flipping occasionally until an internal temperature reaches 165°F in the thickest part of the breast, up to 15 minutes total. Take off the heat and top each piece of chicken with a slice of cheese to melt slightly.
- To assemble, remove the tops off the buns, add lettuce and a tomato slice on top. Add a piece of chicken followed by a slice of bacon broken in half so it fits.
- Spread the honey roasted bbq sauce on the bottom side of the top bun. Add to the sandwiches and enjoy.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT THIS RECIPE:
CAN I MAKE THIS INTO A CLASSIC CHICKEN SANDWICH?
Absolutely, the only difference between this recipe and the classic is the cheese and bacon.
So all you will have to do is leave off those two and you’ll have that sandwich.
CAN I USE ANOTHER CHEESE?
While the choices at the actual restaurant are pepper jack and colby jack, if you are not a fan of them, you can use any of your favorite cheeses.
Some other options include: cheddar, monterey jack, provolone, gouda, etc. Just go with what your favorite cheese is, it will go great with the flavors.
WHAT OTHER CHANGES CAN I MAKE TO THIS SANDWICH?
While this copycat recipe is as close to the original as possible, we understand that people really like to customize their sandwiches.
Some things that you can do is swap out your toppings, not a fan of lettuce or tomato you can leave them off or just add what you’d like.
The bacon that we like to use is thick-cut applewood smoked bacon, you can use any bacon that you have on hand.
The sauce is really important to this sandwich as it is our favorite sauce that they have, and goes on this sandwich at the restaurant.
But feel free to use any of your favorite sauces to top this with, or leave the sauce off altogether.
ANY ADDITIONS?
This copycat chick-fil-a sandwich brings your daily value in flavor! Feel free to change things up.
- Add slices of creamy avocado to introduce healthy fats that fit into your daily diet.
- Spoon on some pickled red onions for a pop of tangy flavor that wakes up your taste buds.
- Crumble crisp turkey bacon bits on top for a crunchy, savory boost that reminds you of that juicy backyard-grilled taste you get from a great grilled chicken club sandwich.
- Add a layer of spicy jalapeños to take the flavor to the next level.
- Spread a thin layer of Greek yogurt-based sauce instead of regular mayo for a light, tangy twist.
- Top with crumbled feta cheese or goat cheese to add a tangy contrast.
- Use a drizzle of balsamic glaze to give a sweet and rich finish that pairs wonderfully with the chicken and your special blend of seasonings.
ANY SUBSTITUTIONS?
No fast food restaurants needed. Your classic chick-fil-a sandwich gets made right at home.
- Swap the toasted multigrain bun with a gluten-free bun to support low-carb health goals or if you’re on a keto diet recipes path.
- Substitute the cheese with a lower-fat cheese or even a dairy-free cheese slice if you want healthier options.
- Use Greek yogurt instead of mayo in the sauce to cut down on g fat and total carbs.
- Try a sugar-free barbecue sauce instead of the sweet bbq sauce to reduce sugar and still make your taste buds happy.
- Instead of butter, use olive oil or coconut oil to alter the flavor profile and possibly fit better into your meal plan.
HOW TO STORE:
This can be stored unassembled in the refrigerator, where it will keep for up to 3 days. Store everything in separate airtight containers.
The chicken can also be frozen, place in a freezer container and it will keep for up to 3 months.
To reheat place in the microwave or oven just until heated through, if any longer, you run the chance of it drying out.
DANA’S TIPS AND TRICKS:
- We like to use a sweet BBQ sauce for the sauce.
- You can use thin-cut chicken breasts if you can find them.
- Easily double this recipe to serve more people.
- Thick-cut bacon works best, but use what you have on hand.
- Other cheeses can be used, see above on ideas.
- This can be frozen, see above on how to do that.
- We like to use multi-grain buns, but use your favorite buns.
- Top with your favorite toppings.
- The chicken needs to marinate for at least 30 minutes to 4 hours.
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Copycat Chick Fil A Grilled Chicken Sandwich
Ingredients
For the chicken:
- 2 large boneless skinless chicken breasts
- ½ cup dill pickle juice
- ¼ cup whole milk
- 1 tablespoon powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon smoked paprika
For the honey roasted bbq sauce:
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- ¼ cup sweet bbq sauce
- ¼ cup honey
- 3 tablespoons dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice fresh squeezed
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
To assemble:
- 4 slices pepper jack or Colby jack cheese
- 4 multigrain buns
- Green leaf lettuce
- Beefsteak tomato slices
- 4 slices thick cut applewood smoked bacon cooked crispy
Instructions
- Cut the breasts in half lengthwise, set aside.2 large boneless skinless chicken breasts
- In a large bowl whisk together the pickle juice, milk, powdered sugar, garlic powder, onion powder, pepper, salt, and paprika.½ cup dill pickle juice, ¼ cup whole milk, 1 tablespoon powdered sugar, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1 teaspoon onion powder, 1 teaspoon black pepper, 1 teaspoon kosher salt, ¼ teaspoon smoked paprika
- Add the chicken to the marinade and coat the chicken. Cover with plastic wrap and place in the fridge for at least 30 minutes, up to 4 hours.
- While the chicken is marinating, make the sauce. In a medium-sized bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, bbq sauce, honey, dijon, lemon juice, and paprika. Cover with plastic wrap and place in the fridge until ready to use.1 cup mayonnaise, ¼ cup sweet bbq sauce, ¼ cup honey, 3 tablespoons dijon mustard, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- Preheat the grill over medium heat. Cook the chicken, flipping occasionally until an internal temperature reaches 165°F in the thickest part of the breast, up to 15 minutes total. Take off the heat and top each piece of chicken with a slice of cheese to melt slightly.4 slices pepper jack or Colby jack cheese
- To assemble, remove the tops off the buns, add lettuce and a tomato slice on top. Add a piece of chicken followed by a slice of bacon broken in half so it fits.4 multigrain buns, Green leaf lettuce, Beefsteak tomato slices, 4 slices thick cut applewood smoked bacon
- Spread the honey roasted bbq sauce on the bottom side of the top bun. Add to the sandwiches and enjoy.
Notes
- We like to use a sweet BBQ sauce for the sauce.
- You can use thin-cut chicken breasts if you can find them.
- Easily double this recipe to serve more people.
- Thick-cut bacon works best, but use what you have on hand.
- Other cheeses can be used, see above on ideas.
- This can be frozen, see above on how to do that.
- We like to use multi-grain buns, but use your favorite buns.
- Top with your favorite toppings.
- The chicken needs to marinate for at least 30 minutes to 4 hours.
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Really great I Tried
Thank you so much for your feedback we are truly grateful!!!
I don’t usually do reviews. The only way is if it’s extremely pleased or greatly disappointed. Some people eat to live. I live to eat! This hit the nail on the head. My family loves Chick Fil A and as I’ve been watching what I eat, I order grilled chicken. It’s really good grilled chicken with a unique flavor profile. This recipe duplicates that flavor profile that I could never break down the itemized ingredients. Thank you very much and highly recommend! 5 stars!
Made this tonight. My boyfriend actually liked it more than chick fil an and I think I agree because you can customize the type of bread and toppings more. We used regular hamburger buns because it’s what we had on hand and it was sooo good. Definitely a keeper.