Brian Nagele
With its delicious menu and legendary friendliness, Chick-fil-A has cemented a unique place in the hearts of fast-food lovers. There’s no denying that this well-liked chain, which is well-known for its chicken-focused menu, offers delicious options. Whether you’re an avid follower of Chick-fil-A or a newbie to their menu, this guide will show you the best, most flavorful dishes this massive fast-food chain has to offer. We’ll take you through a variety of delectable options that perfectly encapsulate what makes the restaurant a culinary treasure, from traditional favorites to inventive creations. Come along with us as we set out on a culinary adventure that honors the finest offerings from this renowned fast-food restaurant.
Chicken Sandwich
The original Chick-Fil-A sandwich is one of the best entrees on their menu. The chicken is fried to be perfectly crispy and crunchy and placed on a soft, warm bun. The sandwich comes with pickles, but in my opinion, you don’t need it. Chick-Fil-A serves chicken that can stand firmly on its own and still be amazing. I love to throw some CFA sauce on top of the chicken, but the sandwich can stand on its own. If you’ve never tried this fast food masterpiece, run to your nearest Chick-Fil-A. Other fast-food restaurants’ fried chicken sandwiches can’t stand up against the Chick-Fil-A sandwich that made them so successful. After all, chicken is what these people are known for.
Nuggets
Now, for their actual nuggets, they do an outstanding job. That crispy coating their grilled chicken lacks is executed to perfection on their fried nugget meal. The best part about Chick-Fil-A nuggets is that they are bite-size, so you can pop in your mouth and devour them in one bite.
Their array of sauces includes:
- Chick-fil-A Sauce
- Polynesian
- Honey Mustard
- Garden Herb Ranch
- Zesty Buffalo
- Barbecue
- Sweet and Spicy Sriracha
I don’t like to play favorites, but I will here because the Polynesian dipping sauce is my go-to, but to each their own! It’s hard to go wrong when you order these nuggets, so if you haven’t tried them yet, this is your sign to do so.
Grilled Chicken Sandwich
Chick-fil-A’s grilled chicken sandwich is a tender, seasoned piece of grilled chicken topped with cheese, bacon, lettuce, and tomato. However, it’s not exactly “topped,” as the lettuce and tomato go underneath the chicken. Most fast food places throw everything on top, but this may be a personal preference for people. The chicken in this sandwich is perfectly cooked and flavorful, not that I’d expect anything less from Chick-Fil-A. Their grilled chicken isn’t dry, which happens at many fast-food places that do better with fried items. Chick-Fil-A is your best bet for being satisfied if you want a quick but quality grilled chicken sandwich.
Grilled Nuggets
The grilled nuggets at Chick Fil A are good. The chicken is juicy and tender and peels apart well, and the outside of the nuggets are seasoned well. However, I can’t stand by while they claim these bits of grilled chicken are ‘nuggets.’ Nuggets have a crispy coating on the outside, so while their grilled chicken pieces are good, I can’t refer to them as nuggets. Their nuggets are the same grilled chicken they’re put on their salads, so don’t be fooled. These are just grilled pieces of chicken! However, if that’s what you’re in the mood for, Chick-Fil-A offers some excellent grilled chicken.
Egg White Grill
The restaurant makes an Egg White Grill breakfast sandwich for those looking for a healthier breakfast option from CFA. The sandwich comes with grilled chicken, American cheese, and, of course, egg whites. It comes on a multigrain English muffin, which isn’t to my taste, but that’s a preference. The best part about this healthy Chick-Fil-A breakfast choice is that they flavor the grilled chicken ever so slightly with some citrus that wakes up the whole sandwich and makes it more refreshing. If you’re over having the greasy sausage, egg, and cheese on your way to work, get the Egg white grill next time!
Greek Yogurt Parfait
Chick-Fil-A’s Greek yogurt parfait is an easy treat to grab when you’re hungry but in a hurry. It comes with organic Greek vanilla yogurt and berries on top. You can choose between granola on top or some cookie crumbs if you’re in the mood for something sweet. The yogurt itself is the best part as it is creamy and thick, which most people look for in Greek yogurt. The parfait is good but not great, and I wish they put more berries in it. CFA’s yogurt parfait is on par with the pre-packaged parfaits you can buy at Starbucks or a grocery store.
Egg & Cheese Muffin
The Egg and cheese muffin comes with either sausage or bacon. I love bacon, but I prefer the sausage at Chick-Fil-A because it’s flavorful and juicy, while the bacon can fall flat. Their bacon isn’t particularly crispy, but it isn’t necessarily bad. It comes on a multigrain English muffin with American cheese and folded eggs. I wish they offered white English muffins to give some variety, but if you don’t want the multigrain muffin, you can get a biscuit instead. All in all, this is a satisfying and tasty option for a busy morning.
Grilled Breakfast Filet
The CFA Grilled breakfast filet is just a portion of grilled chicken that is slightly smaller than their lunch or dinner portion. If you want a simple breakfast that still tastes good, you can get some protein in with this grilled chicken filet. If you want those classic Chick-Fil-A flavors without the calories, you can get the chicken filet with a side of fries or fruit to make a filling and healthy breakfast. After all, how can you resist their seasoned waffle fries?
Fruit Cup
The Chick-Fil-A Fruit cup comes in a small or medium portion and includes red and green apples, mandarin orange segments, fresh strawberry slices, and blueberries for a colorful array of fruit. Their fruit cup is surprisingly good and fresh, so it’s perfect for a child or someone that wants a healthy treat on the go. The cups are prepared daily, so they aren’t like pre-packaged fruit options available at many other fast-food chains. The CFA fruit cup offers a wider variety of fruit than many other fast-food chain fruit sides. So you aren’t just handed a bowl of grapes, but instead, you get an actual mix of tasty fruit.
Cobb Salad
The Chick-Fil-A Cobb salad is nothing to write home about unless you’re passionate about the definition of a Cobb because this isn’t much of a Cobb salad. The flavors are great, the chicken is crispy and delicious like all Chick-Fil-A chicken, but the salad is severely lacking. You should chop every ingredient in a traditional Cobb salad, but CFA doesn’t do this. They throw whole grape tomatoes in with large pieces of Romaine. The salad comes with roasted corn kernels, shredded cheddar and jack cheese, bits of bacon, hard-boiled eggs, and cherry tomatoes. They have the ingredients but not the execution.
Chick-N-Minis
The Chick-N-Minis are relatively new to the CFA menu, but they are the cutest thing in fast food. I love little things, and these chicken sliders are no exception. You get four of their classic, crispy nuggets inside mini rolls brushed with sweet honey butter. These embody that sweet, Southern chicken flavor so many love. My only note is that I wished they served five instead of four or offered an option to get six. Maybe I’m just being greedy. Either way, if you’ve been eyeing these but weren’t sure if they were good, I am putting my seal of yumminess on them, so go for it!
Spicy Chicken Sandwich
This spicy twist on CFA’s original fried chicken sandwich takes their most popular menu item and kicks it up a notch. I love a little heat, so I order the spicy sandwich over the original, and Chick-Fil-A delivers an equally crispy, crunchy piece of chicken with some added spice. This meal is hands-down my favorite Chick-Fil-A item. They also jack up the heat by adding spicy pepper jack cheese. While I love spice, the cheese takes away from the sandwich’s flavor and isn’t necessary. However, it does add some gooey texture, which is appreciated. Be warned, if you aren’t a fan of hot and spicy, don’t go for this sandwich.
Milkshakes
CFA is always ready to make you a milkshake because their ice cream machine isn’t broken! While these milkshakes don’t stand up to real ice cream shops, they hold up pretty well compared to other fast food milkshakes. Chick-Fil-A milkshake flavors go beyond vanilla, chocolate, and strawberry, offering a peppermint chip and a cookie and cream shake in addition to the three classic flavors. My favorite is the peppermint, but I love getting vanilla to cool down after eating their spicy chicken sandwich.