This Chick-Fil-A Grilled Chicken Sandwich is made at home and topped with a Multi-Grain bun. You will love this marinated copycat chicken sandwich.
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The Grilled Chicken Sandwich at Chick-Fil-A is my favorite menu item to get. It is always full of flavor and I like that it always grilled to perfection. I also love our Blackstone Grilled Cheese Sandwich Recipe, Italian Steak Sandwich and Blackstone Grilled Ham and Cheese Recipe.
We have even made a Grilled Chicken Wrap with this grilled chicken.
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Why This Recipe Works
This grilled chicken sandwich is my favorite menu item at Chick-Fil-A. I can easily make it at home with simple ingredients. It taste amazing and saves me time and money.
Ingredients
- Boneless Breast Chicken
- Pickle Juice
- Milk
- Powdered Sugar
- Pepper
- Salt
- Garlic Powder
- Olive Oil
- Green Leaf Lettuce
- Tomato
- Multi-Grain Buns
- Dressing of your choice
Scroll to the bottom of the post for the full recipe and ingredients in the recipe card.
Variations Ideas
- Buns – Feel free to make this sandwich with different types of bread. You can even serve it with a gluten-free bun or regular hamburger buns.
- Additions – Make this grilled chicken sandwich your own by adding bacon, a slice of Colby jack cheese, pepper jack cheese, or BBQ Sauce. We have even topped it with Dijon Mustard for added flavor.
How to Make Chick-fil-A Grilled Chicken Sandwich
- Step 1 – Whisk together the pickle juice, milk, powdered sugar, salt, pepper and garlic powder.
- Step 2 – Marinade the chicken fillets in this mixture for at least 30 minutes or up to 4 hours.
- Step 3 – Preheat the grill over medium-high heat (400 degrees F) and rub the grill grates with oil so the chicken does not stick.
- Step 4 – Place the chicken directly on the grill grates and grill the chicken for 3-5 minutes on each side until the grilled tender chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees F.
- Step 5 – Move the chicken to a separate plate to rest for at least 5 minutes.
- Step 6 – Build your sandwich – Serve and enjoy.
Recipe Tips
- Marinate Chicken – For delicious flavor, make sure to marinate chicken for at least 30 minutes.
- Cooking Chicken – Cooking time will vary will make this boneless breast of chicken. We recommend using a meat thermometer to ensure the chicken is cooked to 145 degrees.
- Rest Chicken – Allow chicken to rest before serving on a sandwich for at least 5 minutes.
What to Put on a Chick-fil-A Sandwich?
Start by spreading the dressing of your choice on one side of the top bun. Then top it with lettuce, tomatoes, and then the grilled chicken fillets. Then the sandwich is ready to serve and enjoy.
You can also butter and toast the buns before assembling the sandwiches if you prefer. It has an amazing taste served on a toasted multigrain bun.
How to Serve
We love serving this copycat recipe with many easy side dish recipes. These are some of our favorites.
How to Store
Refrigerate any leftover chicken in an airtight container for up to 5 days. If you want to freeze your grilled chicken, check out how to freeze grilled chicken.
More Copycat Chick-Fil-A Recipes
- Chick-Fil-A Spicy Nuggets
- Chick Fil A Grilled Nuggets Recipe
- Chick-fil-a Grilled Chicken Club Sandwich
- Chick-Fil-A Chicken Deluxe Sandwich
- Chick-fil-a Grilled Cool Wrap Recipe
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Chick-Fil-A Grilled Chicken Sandwich
Ingredients
- 2 Chicken Breasts filleted
- 3/4 cup Pickle Juice
- 1/3 cup Milk
- 2 tsp Powdered Sugar
- 2 tsp Pepper
- 2 tsp Salt
- 1 tsp Garlic Powder
- 1 Tbsp Olive Oil
- 4 Lettuce Leaves
- 1 Tomato sliced
- 4 Multi-Grain Buns
- Dressing of your choice
Instructions
- Whisk together the pickle juice, milk, powdered sugar, salt, pepper and garlic powder. Marinade the chicken fillets in this mixture for at least 30 minutes or up to 4 hours.
- Preheat the grill over medium high heat (400 degrees F) and rub the grill grates with oil so that the chicken does not stick.
- Place the chicken directly on the grill grates and grill the chicken for 3-5 minutes on each side until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees F.
- Move the chicken to a separate plate to rest for at least 5 minutes.
- Then it’s time to assemble the sandwiches. Spread your dressing of choice on one side of the hamburger buns. Then top it with lettuce, tomatoes and then the grilled chicken fillets. Then sandwich is ready to serve and enjoy!
WHAT KIND OF PICKLE JUICE? SWEET, DILL?
Dill pickle juice
We loved this chicken recipe very juicy and tender.
So glad you loved it!