Chick-Fil-A Grilled Chicken Club

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Chick-Fil-A Grilled Chicken Club has tender grilled chicken with Honey Roasted BBQ Sauce, bacon, pepper jack cheese, lettuce, and tomato, which makes this chicken sandwich truly deluxe!

Save your gas and skip a trip to the fast-food restaurant by making this copycat Chick Fil A grilled chicken club sandwich at home! It tastes so close to the real thing that there will be no need to leave the house to enjoy this sandwich.

Instead of using fried chicken, this chicken sandwich is super flavorful because of its marinated chicken breast, smokey grilled flavor, and the Chick Fil A Honey Roasted BBQ sauce as well as the addition of bacon and pepper jack cheese! This grilled chicken sandwich recipe is perfect for a summer backyard bbq, Father’s Day, or anytime.

If you loved our copycat recipe of Chick Fil A’s Crispy Chicken Sandwich, then you’ll love this grilled sandwich. Pair this awesome Chick Fil A Grilled Chicken Club with a Chopped Side Salad, waffle fries, or chicken nuggets, and one of our other Copycat Restaurant Recipes, such as Chick Fil A Frosted Lemonade or Cookies and Cream Shake, and you will have a happy family!

Table of Contents

• Why You’ll Love This Grilled Chicken Club
• Why This Recipe Works
• What’s Needed To Make This Grilled Chicken Sandwich
• How To Make Copycat Chick-Fil-A Grilled Chicken Sandwich
• How To Make Chick Fil A Honey Roasted BBQ Sauce
• How To Make Marinated Grilled Chicken
• How To Assemble The Chick Fil A Grilled Chicken Club
• Recipe Tips
• Variations
• What To Serve With Chick-Fil-A Grilled Chicken Club
• FAQs
• More Copycat Recipes
• Recipe
• Reviews

Why You’ll Love This Grilled Chicken Club

• Real Deal. This Copycat Chick Fil A recipe is the real deal. It tastes as close to the real thing as you can get. I think you’ll agree that it is the best copycat recipe.
• Flavor. With a flavorful marinade, zesty Honey Roasted BBQ Sauce, and smoky flavor from the grill, I daresay that this Copycat Chick Fil A Grilled Chicken Club maybe even better than the original.
• Get Your Grill On. If you love to grill, then you’ll love this recipe. It cooks quickly on the grill yet it infuses so much flavor. Grilling is also very social with people gathering around the grill for a summer bbq. This grilled chicken recipe can be used for other recipes as well.
• Hands Off. Most of the time required to prepare this sandwich does not require any work from you. The chicken is marinated for 4 hours so it frees you up to do something else during that time.
• Common Ingredients. This recipe uses ingredients that are commonly found in most large grocery stores.

Why This Recipe Works

• Tried and True Recipe. This recipe has been tested several times and has received rave reviews. Therefore, I feel confident sharing with you that you’ll have success with this recipe too.
• Helpful Recipe Tips. I’ve included some tips and tricks that I have learned through my recipe testing to also help ensure success when you are making this recipe.
• Variation Ideas. If you want to customize the chicken sandwich to your taste, I’ve included some ideas for variations of the base recipe so everyone can find a version that they love.
• FAQs. You’ve got questions, and we’ve got answers. I’ve included a section for frequently asked questions to you can find answers to common questions that you may have about this recipe.

What’s Needed To Make This Grilled Chicken Sandwich

Equipment

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• Gas Grill
• Grill Set
• Bowl Set
• Serving Platter
• Paper Towels

Ingredients

Below, I discuss the ingredients and possible substitutions if you don't have a specific ingredient. However, if you are looking for the specific measurements of each ingredient, scroll down to the bottom of this article, just above the comments, for the printable recipe card, which includes all the ingredients and the specific amounts of each one.

For the Chicken Marinade:

• Dill Pickle Juice. The original grilled chicken sandwich has a lemon-herb flavor. However, instead of lemon juice, I used dill pickle juice to give it that tangy flavor that will be offset by the sweetness of the powdered sugar.
• Powdered Sugar. This adds sweetness to balance out the dill pickle juice.
• Whole Milk. I use milk in this marinade because the lactic acid in the milk helps to tenderize the chicken breast.
• Seasonings: I used garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, kosher salt, and smoked paprika. However, you can use your favorite seasoning blend. If you want it spicy, add some chipotle chili powder, and/or cayenne pepper.
• Boneless skinless chicken breasts. I used 2 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts. You’ll need to slice the large chicken pieces in half lengthwise so I ended up with four thin chicken breasts for the sandwiches.

For the Honey Roasted BBQ Sauce:

• Mayonnaise. I used regular mayonnaise. However, you could use Miracle Whip if you prefer. I’m not going to debate either one. Some people love one and not the other and vice versa.
• Sweet BBQ sauce. You can use your favorite sweet barbecue sauce.
• Honey. This adds additional sweetness to the barbecue sauce.
• Dijon Mustard. The dijon mustard adds some tang to the sauce. If you don’t have Dijon mustard, you could use regular mustard or spicy brown mustard instead.
• Lemon Juice. I recommend using fresh lemon juice, however, if you don’t have it, then jarred lemon juice concentrate will work.
• Smoked Paprika. I used smoked paprika. However, you could use regular paprika or sweet paprika.

For the Grilled Chicken Club Sandwiches

• Marinated Grilled chicken breasts. You’ll need the cooked marinated chicken breasts to make the sandwich.
• Prepared Honey Roasted BBQ Sauce. You’ll need a batch of the prepared BBQ sauce.
• Pepper Jack or Colby Jack Cheese. I like to use pepper jack cheese, however, Colby jack is another cheese option that Chick Fil A offers. Of course, you can use whatever cheese you like.
• Multigrain Brioche Buns. Ideally, use multigrain brioche buns to match the original Chick Fil A Grilled Chicken Club. However, you could use regular hamburger buns if you wish.
• Green leaf lettuce. I feel that the green leaf lettuce provides the best presentation. However, you could use iceberg lettuce if that is what you have.
• Beefsteak tomato slices. For those big, red, juicy tomato slices, use beefsteak tomatoes. However, you could use whichever tomatoes you have on hand.
• Applewood smoked bacon. You’ll need some cooked Applewood smoked bacon to match the original sandwich.

How To Make Copycat Chick-Fil-A Grilled Chicken Sandwich

How To Make Chick Fil A Honey Roasted BBQ Sauce

1.  In a medium-sized bowl, add the mayonnaise, bbq sauce, honey, dijon, lemon juice, and paprika.
2. Stir until well combined, and then cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate until ready to use.

How To Make Marinated Grilled Chicken

1. In a large bowl add the pickle juice, milk, powdered sugar, garlic powder, onion powder, pepper, salt, and paprika.
2. Stir the ingredients until everything is well combined.
3. Add the chicken to the marinade and make sure that all sides of the chicken are coated. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes or up to 4 hours.
4. Preheat the grill over medium heat. Grill the chicken, turning occasionally until an internal temperature reaches 165°F in the thickest part of the chicken breast, up to 15 minutes total. (I recommend using a meat thermometer.) Remove the chicken from the heat and top each piece of chicken with a slice of cheese to melt slightly.

How To Assemble The Chick Fil A Grilled Chicken Club

1. Remove the tops off of the buns.
2. Add lettuce and a tomato slice on top.
3. Add a piece of chicken.
4. Add a slice of cheese and a slice of bacon broken in half so it fits.
5. Spread the honey roasted bbq sauce on the bottom side of the top bun.

Recipe Tips

• Test Doneness. Use a meat thermometer to ensure that the chicken is completely cooked.
• No Cheese Please. Leave off the cheese and bacon and you would have the classic Chick Fil A Grilled Chicken Sandwich.
• Get Saucy. Don’t skip the BBQ Sauce. Chick Fil A always serve the honey roasted bbq sauce with the grilled chicken sandwiches and to me is the best part of the whole thing!
• Cheese Swap. They offer pepper jack cheese or Colby Jack cheese to top the sandwich. You can use whatever cheese you want but it would no longer be a copycat recipe.
• Storage. Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days unassembled.
• Reheating. Warm the chicken in the microwave or oven until just heated through or it may become dry.
• Freezing. Freeze leftover chicken for up to 3 months.

Variations

• Spicy Grilled Chicken Sandwich – Add some chili powder, chipotle chili powder, or cayenne pepper to the marinade of the grilled chicken to turn it into a Spicy grilled chicken sandwich.
• Chick Fil A Grilled Chicken Wrap – Skip the bun and make either a grilled chicken lettuce wrap by wrapping the chicken in large lettuce leaves, or use a whole grain tortilla for a copycat Chick Fil A Grilled Chicken Wrap.
• Naked Chicken Sandwich. Make a regular copycat Chick Fil A Grilled Cheese Sandwich that leaves off the bacon, cheese, and honey roasted BBQ sauce.
• Toasted Buns. If you like the hamburger buns toasted, then brush the bottom side of each half with oil and place them on the grill for a minute or so to toast them. Watch them carefully so they don’t burn.

What To Serve With Chick-Fil-A Grilled Chicken Club

• Chick Fil A French Fries
• Chick Fil A Chicken Nuggets
• Chick Fil A Waffle Chips
• Cajun Honey Jalapeno Slaw
• Cilantro Lime Slaw

FAQs

Can I Make These Grilled Chicken Sandwiches Ahead of Time?

You can make part of it ahead of time. You can make the Honey Roasted BBQ Sauce and the marinated chicken breasts ahead of time. I recommend storing separately. Then when you are ready to make the sandwiches, you can reheat the chicken breasts in the microwave and then assemble the sandwich.

How Do I Store Leftover Grilled Chicken Clubs?

I recommend storing the ingredients in separate airtight bags or containers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Can I Freeze Grilled Chicken Club Sandwiches?

You can freeze the cooked grilled chicken, bacon, BBQ sauce, and the buns separately for up to 3 months. However, I don’t recommend freezing the assembled sandwich, nor do I recommend freezing the lettuce as the lettuce will wilt.

How Many Calories Are In This Chick Fil A Grilled Chicken Club Sandwich?

This recipe for the Grilled Chicken Club Sandwich has 568 calories. For the calories for the actual Chick Fil A Grilled Chicken Club, refer to the Chick Fil A website.

Can I Use Frozen Chicken?

I recommend using chicken that has been completely thawed before marinating and grilling.

Can I Grill The Chicken In An Air Fryer?

Actually yes you can. Marinate the chicken breasts as written. Be sure to drain off any excess marinade. Set your air fryer to 390 degrees F. Cook for 8 minutes per side or until it reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees F.

More Copycat Recipes

If you love this homemade chick fil a recipe, then be sure to check out these other copycatrecipes.

• Chick Fil A Frosted Lemonade
• Chick Fil A Cookies And Cream Milkshake
• Crispy Chicken Sandwich

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