Chick Fil A Spicy Chicken Sandwich Copycat Recipe

This Chick fil A Spicy Chicken Sandwich is grilled to perfection and topped with fresh lettuce, tomatoes, and cheese. Learn how to make Chick fil A chicken like the restaurant right at home! This is one of the best copycat Chick-fil-A recipes! 

 

Let’s just all agree making spicy chicken sandwiches at home is going to be a new trend. It’s so much better than fast food, and after your first bite, you’ll be hooked. 

Grab the chicken breast, and follow the steps to make this spicy deluxe chicken sandwich.

The spicy blend of peppers makes an incredible crispy chicken sandwich that tastes like it’s from the restaurant.

Anytime you have a piece of chicken in the house, make sure to also have colby-jack cheese to put on top!

Coked boneless breast of chicken is the must-have ingredient to make this copycat recipe at home! It’s just that simple to make this sandwich! 

Chick Fil A Spicy Chicken Sandwich

Since no one knows how long this will stay on the menu, it can’t hurt to have this recipe for a homemade Chick fil A spicy chicken sandwich in your collection.

Add a side of my copycat mac and cheese and you’ll never need to hit the drive-thru again!

If you love a good dose of heat in your food, try my buffalo burger with blue cheese crumbles. It tastes just like your favorite hot wings!

I also have a breaded alternative to this Chick fil A spicy grilled chicken sandwich that is mild in flavor and seasoned with a tangy buttermilk marinade.

If you’d rather something lighter, try my Copycat Chick Fil A Cobb Salad!

How To Make Chick fil A Chicken 

Butterfly each breast to create six thin pieces. Brine them in pickle juice for one hour, then pat dry and add the seasonings to both sides.

Grill the meat, then stack it onto buns with all of your favorite fixings.

The classic Chick-fil-A Spicy Chicken Sandwich comes with pickle slices. 

For a deluxe version, add green leaf lettuce, tomato slices, and Pepper Jack cheese — plus your choice of sauce.

My homemade recipe uses Colby Jack cheese instead, plus a spoonful of cilantro lime sauce.

For extra authentic flavor, butter the buns before toasting them to a perfect golden brown.

Chick Fil A Spicy Grilled Chicken Sandwich Tips and Tricks

• Don’t brine for too long! A couple of hours is fine, but you shouldn’t exceed 6 hours. 
  
  The poultry will taste too much like pickles and have an unpleasant wet texture even after being cooked. 
  
• Tip for slicing the meat: Lay one breast flat on a cutting board, then place your palm on top to hold it in place. 
  
  Run a sharp knife through the middle to separate the top and bottom into equal parts.
  
• Swap out the sauce. Packets of cilantro lime sauce come with the Chick fil A spicy grilled chicken sandwich, so we are using bottled dressing as a substitute. 
  
  If you can’t find any at your grocery store, try a spoonful of Chick fil A sauce instead!
  
• No grill? Use a large skillet to sear the meat on both sides until it is cooked all the way through. 
  
  Or, try the air fryer and reduce the cooking time to accommodate the thinner pieces of meat.

Storing and Reheating Leftovers

It may be hard to save a leftover spicy chicken sandwich from Chick fil A, but this homemade version is perfect for meal prep!

Prep your toppings while you brine the poultry, then grills the breasts and let them cool.

Store each component (minus the buns) in separate airtight containers in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.

When you’re ready to eat, warm the meat in the microwave or on the stove. Then, assemble and enjoy!

Spicy Chicken Sandwich Chick Fil A FAQ

Enjoy!
With love, from our simple kitchen to yours. 

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Chick Fil A Spicy Chicken Sandwich Copycat Recipe

Donna Elick

This Chick fil A spicy chicken sandwich is grilled to perfection and topped with fresh lettuce, tomatoes, and cheese. Make it for dinner tonight!

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Prep Time 15 minutes mins

Cook Time 10 minutes mins

Total Time 1 hour hr 25 minutes mins

Course Main

Cuisine American

Method Grill

Servings 6

Ingredients

 

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• ▢ 3 chicken breasts
• ▢ 2 cups pickle juice
• ▢ 1 teaspoon cajun seasoning, like slap your momma
• ▢ 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• ▢ 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
• ▢ 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• ▢ 6 buns
• ▢ 1 head lettuce
• ▢ 1 tomato, sliced
• ▢ 6 Colby Jack slices
• ▢ 1/2 cup cilantro lime dressing

Instructions

 

• Cut your chicken in half lengthwise, so you end up with two thin chicken breasts.
• Place your chicken and the pickle juice in a gallon zip-top bag, seal the bag, and allow the chicken to marinate in the fridge for one hour.
• Preheat your grill to 350°F or your grill pan over medium heat.
• Remove the chicken from the juice and pat the chicken dry with paper towels. Sprinkle the cajun seasoning, garlic powder, paprika, and cayenne pepper over both sides of the chicken.
• Grill your chicken for 5-6 minutes per side or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.
• Place the lettuce, tomato slices, chicken, cheese, and one tablespoon of dressing on each bun.

Nutrition

Serving: 1 | Calories: 285cal | Carbohydrates: 29g | Protein: 29g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 73mg | Sodium: 1535mg | Sugar: 4g | Fiber: 2g | Calcium: 88mg | Iron: 2mg

All nutritional information is based on third party calculations and is only an estimate. Each recipe’s nutritional value will vary depending on the ingredients used, measuring methods, and portion sizes.

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Originally published July 2021, updated and republished May 2024

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