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[XiaNaphryz]

http://www.brandeating.com/2014/02/news-chick-fil-a-testing-new-grilled-chicken.html

Chick-fil-A is in the midst of testing new grilled chicken as well as a new Grilled Chicken Sandwich as replacements for their current grilled chicken menu items.

According to an employee at one of the test locations, the new chicken features a lemon herb flavor, while the previous version was marinated in a pickle juice-based mix.

Also, while the previous version came pre-marinated, the new version comes pre-marinated but is also marinated again on site.

Apparently, the new chicken is cooked on an entirely new grill and that the plan is for a staggered roll-out in March until all Chick-fil-A restaurants will be serving it by March 31, 2014.

The new Grilled Chicken Sandwich is described in the following manner: "A boneless breast of chicken, marinated with a special blend of seasonings and grilled for a tender and juicy backyard-grilled taste, served on a toasted multigrain bun with Colby-Jack cheese, smoked applewood bacon, Green Leaf lettuce and tomato. Served with Honey Roasted BBQ Sauce."

The old/current version does not include Colby-Jack cheese or bacon. It also includes pickles, while the new version does not.

The new grilled chicken change also extends to Chick-fil-A's chicken nuggets.

If you live in the Southern California area and want to try and compare both versions, I was told that the new Grilled Chicken Sandwich is being tested at Orange County Chick-fil-A restaurants, while locations in both Los Angeles County and the Inland Empire are still serving the old version.

New version on the left, current version on the right:

 

[Lactose_Intolerant]

who goes there for grilled food

 

[Nakazato]

who goes there for grilled food

i do

 

[ScrubJay]

Grilled is such a waste for fast food. I go to these places for the most greasy unhealthy gluttony meals I can get.

 

[Omegasquash]

Chick-Fil-A likes burning things with fire...who knew?

 

[The Faceless Master]

i have never tried their grilled items.

 

[DominoKid]

but when are they gonna drop the Spicy Nuggets nationwide though.

 

[Bladenic]

but when are they gonna drop the Spicy Nuggets nationwide though.

Wait these exist? Fuck I want some.

Also grilled nuggets sounds kinda dope, but their current ones are amazing (and unhealthy but whatever).

 

[GoldenEye 007]

Chick-Fil-A likes burning things with fire...who knew?

Isn't that how you're supposed to cook things?

 

[Zeppeli]

Is this restaurant good? Don't have it in western Canada.

 

[Omegasquash]

Isn't that how you're supposed to cook things?

The sinners will def burn in it.

 

[The Faceless Master]

Isn't that how you're supposed to cook things?

especially chicken.

 

[Slayven]

They building one 3 miles from my house with a krispy kreme next door.

 

[Jenov]

They building one 3 miles from my house with a krispy kreme next door.

holy shit you got god tier fast food block

 

[aly]

Never had their grilled stuff. Is it any good?

 

[Nakazato]

They building one 3 miles from my house with a krispy kreme next door.

.....

a fried chic-fil-a breast
Bacon
2 krispy kream dnuts.....

Ill call it the Dr.Doom

Never had their grilled stuff. Is it any good?

I really like it

 

[VanWinkle]

I'd like to try their grilled chicken because I'm sure it's good, but I don't go there very often, so when I do I have to get something I KNOW I will love (spicy chicken sandwich, regular chicken sandwich, or chicken nuggets).

 

[Skiesofwonder]

I love their Chargrilled Chicken Sandwich. It tastes great and is only 310 calories. If I'm in the mood to splurge on fast food I usually try and go with the chargrilled alongside a fruit bowl, pretty fullfilling actually. So while I'm excited to taste the new one, I'm a bit worried that they are replacing my favorite sandwich there.

 

[Soriku]

Wait these exist? Fuck I want some.

Also grilled nuggets sounds kinda dope, but their current ones are amazing (and unhealthy but whatever).

Wendy's spicy nuggets are pretty good.

 

[aly]

.....I really like it

Will be hard to leave my 12pc chicken nuggets,but I do want to try some grilled stuff since its good.

 

[Shearie]

Will be hard to leave my 12pc chicken nuggets,but I do want to try some grilled stuff since its good.

I never ate the nuggets but I get the strips all the time. Do they taste the same and if not are they better/worse?

 

[TheDarkKnight774]

I never ate the nuggets but I get the strips all the time. Do they taste the same and if not are they better/worse?

They do taste different, and i like the nuggets more

 

[DominoKid]

Wait these exist? Fuck I want some.

Also grilled nuggets sounds kinda dope, but their current ones are amazing (and unhealthy but whatever).

http://www.grubgrade.com/reviews/fast-food-review-new-spicy-chicken-nuggets-from-chick-fil-a/

I never ate the nuggets but I get the strips all the time. Do they taste the same and if not are they better/worse?

the nuggets are better. i like the strips when i want a taste for something different though.

 

[Shearie]

They do taste different, and i like the nuggets more

http://www.grubgrade.com/reviews/fast-food-review-new-spicy-chicken-nuggets-from-chick-fil-a/



the nuggets are better. i like the strips when i want a taste for something different though.

Fuckin hell! I LOVE the strips and the nuggets are better?! Gotta try em tomorrow.

 

[Downhome]

i do

Yeah, me too. I go there for everything though really, but I do love their grilled chicken items as well. So good.

 

[Surface of Me]

who goes there for grilled food

Me, their grilled chicken sandwich is literally the only thing I get there unless I have a coupon or something, not a fan of their breading at all.

 

[vagabondarts]

Love the grilled chicken there. Not a fan of lemon pepper on my grilled chicken...

Hopefully this doesn't end one of my favorite fast food sandwiches

 

[lil smoke]

XiaNaphryz

This dude is the man with his posts.

One day I will vista la Westa Coasta and try this so called Chick-fil-A that we don't have here in NYC.

 

[royalan]

How do they manage to make the chicken look so dry even in their advertisements tho?

Never understood the appeal of Chick-fil-A, even before the homophobia.

 

[Hazmat]

I never ate the nuggets but I get the strips all the time. Do they taste the same and if not are they better/worse?

Aside from them both being breaded chicken, they're completely different flavors, and the nuggets are better. The strips are tasty too, though.

 

[See You Next Wednesday]

Can't wait.

 

[Data West]

Everything fried there has that overwhelming peanut oil taste. It's why I go for grilled.

 

[J@hranimo]

The new Grilled Chicken Sandwich is described in the following manner: "A boneless breast of chicken, marinated with a special blend of seasonings and grilled for a tender and juicy backyard-grilled taste, served on a toasted multigrain bun with Colby-Jack cheese, smoked applewood bacon, Green Leaf lettuce and tomato. Served with Honey Roasted BBQ Sauce."

You guys are missing the biggest part of the news. A sandwich that comes with the best sauce by default? Fuck yes bring it on Chickfila!

 

[TAJ]

It's been a while since I got cards for free Chick-Fil-A.
Only time I go.

 

[ElectricBlanketFire]

who goes there for grilled food

I do for the grilled chicken wrap as it's healthy and close to my office.

 

[hom3land]

Ooh more over priced mediocre fast food.

 

[-PXG-]

who goes there for grilled food

I literally said the same damn thing when I clicked on this thread.

 

[Varna]

I'll give a shot next time. Their current grilled chicken is just so incredibly generic.

 

[SmokeMaxX]

They should revert back to the old grilled chicken for their salads. New grilled chicken sucks. I know you can ask for the old chicken with the salads, but a lot of employees have no idea waht you're talking about and still give you that chicken nugget BS.

 

[sooperkool]

XiaNaphryz

This dude is the man with his posts.

One day I will vista la Westa Coasta and try this so called Chick-fil-A that we don't have here in NYC.

You dont have to go that far, there are a few in jersey

 

[Spinluck]

chick-fil-a is sooooo damn good.

 

[Ingrate]

I always look at the chik-fil-a menu and for a second I tell myself I'm getting the grilled sandwich, but when it comes time to place my order the wrong words somehow come out of my mouth and I end up with a delicious tasty spicy fried chicken sandwich combo instead.

 

[XiaNaphryz]

holy shit you got god tier fast food block

Only if there's also a Popeye's there as well.

 

[Bladenic]

You guys are missing the biggest part of the news. A sandwich that comes with the best sauce by default? Fuck yes bring it on Chickfila!

Second best. Chik Fil A sauce is on that other level.

 

[statham]

wish they would bring back their toasted chicken salad sandwhich and not the one they have now.

 

[mackattk]

Ooh more over priced mediocre fast food.

You shut your face. CFA is on another level compared to every other fast food place. The price is comparable to other places as well. Well, unless you live solely on the dollar menu when you eat fast food.

 

[Bulbo Urethral Baggins]

Moving that lettuce and tomato to the bottom makes all the difference in the world

 

[Rootbeer]

who goes there for grilled food

sadly never eaten at one... but I would. I prefer grilled.

And wow, grilled dippers? FINALLY a fast food place catering to my needs... if only we had one here.

 

[GodofWine]

Good i never liked that pickle tasting chicken, and to make it worse they stick pickles on the sandwich.

 

[CornBurrito]

You shut your face. CFA is on another level compared to every other fast food place. The price is comparable to other places as well. Well, unless you live solely on the dollar menu when you eat fast food.

My experience with CFA has been mixed. I had it at University of Florida for the first time ever and thought it was really good. Chicken was a little bit too sweet, but damn it was good. Then I went to Emory University and holy shit it was terrible. Breading that was either too crispy or too soggy. Extremely overwhelmingly sweet chicken. Just absolutely gross. However, it seemed pretty popular with everyone else so I don't know if my tastebuds changed or if the quality at the two locations was just that different. I haven't had CFA since then.