How our signature Grilled Chicken earned it’s grill marks
While many became Chick-fil-A enthusiasts after trying the Original Chick-fil-A® Chicken Sandwich, our lineup of grilled nuggets and salads has also won over the hearts of fans through the years.
What may come as a surprise is that the current Chick-fil-A Grilled Chicken recipe — introduced in 2014 — took seven years to perfect. Marinated with a blend of seasonings, and cooked on a proprietary grill developed by Chick-fil-A, the culinary team tested more than 1,200 seasoning combinations and solicited customer input along the way.
If you’ve ever wondered how some of our most popular Grilled Chicken offerings came to be, then keep reading.
Grilled Chicken Sandwiches
Introduced in 1989, our original Grilled Chicken Sandwich was marinated in a blend of seasonings and pickle juice (an idea from Chick-fil-A Founder Truett Cathy) and served on a white bun with two pickles. The recipe has changed a little over the years, but our guests still love it.
Later in 1993, we expanded our grilled chicken line-up with the Grilled Chicken Club: served with lettuce, tomato, cheese and bacon; and mayonnaise or Dijon honey mustard.
Grilled Nuggets
In the US, Chick-fil-A® introduced Grilled Nuggets in 2012, first as part of a Kid’s Meal before moving to the main menu. Today, Grilled Nuggets can be ordered in 5-, 8-, or 12-count servings, making them a favourite snack or meal for kids and adults alike.
Over the years
In 2017, our first seasonal grilled menu item was introduced across the United States. Since then, we’ve added seasonal grilled items to add to our lineup – and with innovation a core part of Chick-fil-A’s history, we’re always looking for new ways to excite our guests.
What’s next?
While the cooking process and flavour of our Grilled Chicken has changed over time, our goal of providing tasty, grilled options for guests to enjoy has remained constant for more than three decades.
