How To Make Chick-fil-A's Spicy Chicken Sandwich

A comprehensive guide to Chick-fil-A’s spicy chicken sandwich. In this video, I’ll break down everything you need to know about the Chick-fil-A spicy chicken. We’ll discover what is in their secret “spicy blend of peppers.” And I’ll show you the 5 step process Chick fil A uses to make this iconic spicy chicken sandwich.
Recipe document: docs.google.com/document/d/1E...
Wanna learn how to make the original Chick-fil-A chicken sandwich? Check out this video: • Chick-fil-A Chicken Sa...
Ingredients:
Morton’s Plain Table Salt: geni.us/ZkqtN
White Pepper: geni.us/ZMEiegw
Paprika: geni.us/CRKW
Cayenne: geni.us/CS4wSYs
Mustard Powder: geni.us/T9IHqne
Garlic Powder: geni.us/iD4b
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Non-Fat Milk Powder: geni.us/nHlFI8
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Coarse Ground Black Pepper: geni.us/PQeBv
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Hamburger Dill Pickle Slices: geni.us/0Bfdq
Kosher Dill Pickle Slices: geni.us/6UFyL
CFA Sauce: geni.us/Fx7yMA
CFA Polynesian Sauce: geni.us/BAtDiFw
CFA BBQ Sauce: geni.us/Twwh1
CFA Sweet and Spicy Sriracha: geni.us/ad8QY
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[@farmageddon]

Want to learn how to make Chick-fil-A's original chicken sandwich? Check out this video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/sJ3KnX1vorF6hbc

[@ab2tract]

Uncle Roger would be proud, i almost never see anyone include msg in home cooking.

[@CharTurner6928]

Jason, I've never had the spicy chicken sandwich either. Hopefully, that will change very soon 😋

[@VONonDemand]

Jason can you do chinese store fried chicken.

[@ElmobeatsCanelo]

@farmageddon Is msg an absolute must?

[@MichelleUS66]

What I love about Jason’s videos are his tips that can be used elsewhere. (For example, the tip to brine shrimp worked extremely well, so now I do it every time I make a shrimp dish.)

[@TheTld007]

11:19 The quick fry first bonds the flour, than the second fry cooks it. So the flour doesn't go all in the oil.

[@Chef_PC]

This. It gelatinizes the starches in the flour and seals it together and to the chicken itself. It acts like a tangzhong in breadmaking, helping with texture and mouthfeel, and even adding a little sweetness.

[@KaldekBoch]

How quick - less than 5 seconds?

[@clashwithkeen]

How do you achieve this in a pressure cooker?

[@clashwithkeen]

@@Chef_PCI suspect this is where the perceived sweetness actually comes from

[@galaxycamerata]

@ithkeen I assume the closest thing for a pressure cooker/dutch oven would be to use a pair of tongs that doesn't make much contact with the chicken itself to maintain their grip, and dip the chicken in it for a moment then pull it out carefully so you don't smudge the breading. Either that, or you could try assembling/finding a food-safe wire basket that fits in it.

[@internziko]

Loved that little "Dealer / Jeweler" joke.

[@chrisevans6471]

Made me laugh

[@whitearmchair]

Just tried this recipe at home and can confirm: this is very accurate to the restaurant taste and is truly delicious

[@robhulson]

I haven’t tried the spicy version but I’ve made his original non-spicy version several times and can confirm that it is indistinguishable from the official version.

[@chrisevans6471]

I’ve made almost every recipe you’ve shared and can say I trust you 100%. Next recipe we need is raising canes tenders!

[@armuk]

Detailed, comprehensive and insightful. Tips and tricks that are immediately useful and relevant. The time spent on researching/making this video is evident... big kudos

[@penuts17]

Based on trying most of your other recipes, I’m sure this will be spot on and perfect. I’ve been experimenting with brined chicken lately and have found a 6%+ brine just too salty for me (also find chikfila delicious, but very salty for me). Will be trying this with a 4% brine keeping all the other elements the same. Thanks for this.

[@farmageddon]

😇

[@penuts17]

Update for anyone reading. Tried it, and it’s spot on flavor wise. I don’t have the best deep frying set up and not as experienced with that method but taste wise this is it imo.

[@user-hu3in1zz9b]

@@farmageddonHi Jason. Your recipe is amazing with all the research and achieving the same flavour as Chick Fil A burger. Can you please do Nandos Peri Peri Chicken. Thanks

[@kyle4726]

Love the amount of research you put into each videos man. Thank you for your hard work

[@gitarkin]

This man is a legend.

[@turbokid99]

The best on youtube!! I will give this recipe a whirl as I've done hundreds of diff fried chicken recipes and have a good gauge for things. thank you!

[@DiogenesTheCynic.]

I've been waiting for this video since the original one. Thanks!

[@wadebuff4465]

Thank you for another wonderful video. Appreciate the tips as they are very helpful.

[@lauramartin2267]

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[@tanders4444]

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[@One_for_the_Books]

Hard working research. Bringing great fast food recipes home to us, appreciate it Jason. I've used your recreated recipes (especially) the Chinese recipes. I've really learned many techniques from your vids, and enjoy your puns and humor. Keep up the invaluable enjoyable vids.

[@metalmaniac2261]

Been wanting this recipe since I first found your channel. Well done brother well done and thank you!

[@KirkLove1]

The GOAT sandwich broken down by the GOAT guide. Thanks Jason!

[@mikesmith-bz4kv]

I love your videos, Jason! This is my favorite menu item from CFA, and tomorrow is Sunday, so thanks for sharing!

[@IzzyTheEditor]

Thanks again Jason!!

[@youareivan]

i am a recent convert to the spicey chicken sandwich too. i had tried the spicey breakfast biscuit first and loved it so much i decided to try it's big brother and am now hooked.

[@go4food19]

Amazing work and I can’t wait to try it! Always love your videos so major shoutout for the work that goes into making these.

[@farmageddon]

Thank you!

[@pamelaparsons9046]

I just love your videos. Your explanations are spot on. Keep doing what you’re doing. 😊

[@farmageddon]

Thank you, Pamela! I sincerely appreciate you!

[@DemSpursBro]

Fantastic video, love the amount of effort you put in and how clear the info is. Keep it up fam!

[@PumpkinPails]

I've watched two of your videos so far and I feel like I've learned so much useful information in such a short amount of time. You have such a great way of explaining the why of things without it becoming droning or unnecessary. Can't wait to try your recipes and watch the rest of your content.

[@farmageddon]

Thank you!

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Absolutely incredible video !

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[@farmageddon]

Thank you!

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[@farmageddon]

Thank you! I sincerely appreciate the support!

[@MohammedAbdullah-ir9gn]

you're not just a cook youre a food scientist

[@lisamelting]

We made this tonight and it came out even better than we anticipated. This is the fifth recipe of Jason's that we've tried and they've all been winners.

[@chandratownsend3891]

Beautiful, thank you 😭❤

[@mcdonamw]

Awesome. Been looking for this. Thx! Subbed.

[@jayzay8895]

Even though I won't be cooking this at home, I salute your effort and research to come up with the exact taste of the sandwich. You truly are an enthusiastic chef. Thank you for this recipe.

[@jony93]

This is what we've all been waiting for!

[@Leisyt123]

I cant wait to try this! 👏🏽

[@GymWorkoutsF1]

tried the regular CFA recipe you posted last year, can't wait to try this as well!

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this video was incredibly well done.

[@StrobeHypnoticz]

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[@NoeItorious]

You kept your word! Big props! Also, thank you!

[@farmageddon]

Thanks for watching! I sincerely appreciate you!

[@ashabahn]

wow... just found your channel, second video ive watched. honestly kudos to you. i love your style of video. it's so informative and relaxing, with a bit of humor. i REALLY love your storage tips - i feel a lot of channels leave that bit out! hope to see more from you!

[@ButcherWizard]

Great video. The level of detail is amazing. Keep it up!

[@farmageddon]

Thank you, brother! Great to see you!

[@julio1068]

I literally just ate one yesterday and got the nonspicy version video on my home page. I’m went to check if you made a spicy version and my mouth is watering ngl

[@mymuse111]

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[@farmageddon]

Thank you!

[@michaelsotomayor5001]

now that's how you make a video. This deserves all the views it can get.

[@hung14nguyen]

hats off to you sir!

[@Leisyt123]

Thank You!

[@molcs]

Looks delicious!

[@angieroberts1]

WOW Jase! I'm going to have to try this one! I love fried shhick'n. Thanks for 25 attempts to make us the perfect sandwich ❤

[@farmageddon]

Thank you, Angie!

[@lisamelting]

The wait is finally over!!!

[@Rkdah]

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[@Tanyalake955]

Nice job Jason!

[@igiveupfine]

great information man. i love the level of detail and work you put into finding this out. of the few times i had seen a recipe like this, i had never heard of putting dry milk powder in the dry coating mix. HOWEVER, a few days ago, i had just read a comment that someone really liked using dry milk powder to coat their proteins before cooking them in a pan. they claimed the dry surface/easy browning it provided, flavor wise, reminded them of a koji treated meat. i'm curious to try it because i could understand that the koji providing some starch/sugar and the enzymes breaking down proteins to add amino acids. while the milk powder provides both already too.

[@farmageddon]

That's interesting. I've never heard of just using milk powder to coat proteins. Sounds interesting!

[@vdinh143]

You are everything that is awesome about the internet

[@farmageddon]

Thank you. I sincerely appreciate you.

[@babs_babs]

now i can finally try some chick-fil-a

[@sayuriyuushi9803]

This is dead on, great job and keep up the good work. I love chikfila and have made every original and spicy sandwich recipe on youtube... all scams, with their powdered sugar and pickle juice brines. That dry brine seasoning is so on point. Because of their price gouging greed i refuse to give them business anymore, so this alternative saved my spicy chicken sandwich addiction. Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!

[@jbb8261]

Not only that, those losers are bringing back antibiotics in their chicken

[@brandonsclips7741]

Thanks my man

[@-RONNIE]

Thanks for another good breakdown video. It's always better to make your own food isn't it

[@ReubenPhi]

Please figure out Popeyes spicy chicken and spicy blackened chicken sandwiches. I am going broke because there are no better alternatives and making them at home seems impossible! As always amazing dedication and work!

[@farmageddon]

I'll check them out! Thanks for the recommendation!

[@forkandspoonie]

Another fantastic video! While I’m not a fan of this particular sandwich, I do enjoy making Jason’s recipes . Everybody should give these a try. You’ll become a better, more precise cook! Well done.

[@Jiiu27]

Great video 👍🏻

[@MrShtrudL]

Awesome!! As usual, comment for the algorithm, what did we do to deserve such a good cooking channel I don't know...

[@farmageddon]

Thank you!

[@domonicgarcia]

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[@luke125]

I love this channel

[@samsonevickis]

Another solid banger.

[@tonystrades8007]

Now I need the grilled version of this 😋

[@farmageddon]

I'll definitely do this one in the future. The grilled version is where the pickle juice rumor started too. They use a vinegar-based brine for the grilled chicken.

[@tonystrades8007]

Thanks looking forward for it

[@DianeC.]

Hi Jason!!! I like the regular Sami. I dont know why all of a sudden I dont care much for mayo or sauces on my Samis. So...I enjoy the plain sandwich. Never tried the spicy yet. I shall ons day... Thanks for all this info...Great Video!!!...🦋

[@bigtupa5613]

i worked at chickfila and i think it is important to mention (if you want the exact recipe) that the butter we used for bread was in a liquid form, and was not actually butter but a blend of oils, i dont know specifically what brand. when we ran out of bread they would make someone go to walmart (in walking distance) and buy sunbeam bread. the spicy chicken itself when raw looked very red in color, i believe it was due to more spices or food coloring. also i might be wrong in this but i could smell a hint of lime, some citrus smell. i love watching your videos btw

[@farmageddon]

Thank you for this info!

[@aaron74]

I don't go to CfA due to... reasons... but well before anyone knew it was the company it is, I went to one for the first time outside of Atlanta in a rush to get to the airport and just drive-thru CfA because it was nearest and convenient and I was hangry. With the waffle fries and ice-cold Coke and this savory salty/sour chicken sandwich, it was delectable. Never had such a delicious chicken sandwich anywhere. So your first video had me wanting to make one. But now this second one has really made it sort of an emergency! Also you took my fear of frying--I made the crab rangoon, with those ultra-thin Twin Marquis wonton wrappers. Turned out great!

[@farmageddon]

Nice! Yeah, deep-frying isn't anything to fear. Although it is kind of irritating for clean up. Nice to see you again, Aaron!

[@AtariZeroTV]

I think I've seen one or two of your videos in passing over the last 12 months or so, but I went through you channel and found some great tips so I definitely need to sub. Glad that the pickle juice thing is getting dashed out! The vinegar in pickle juice will "cook" your chicken slowly, just like lemon juice for ceviche, so the end product isn't as good. I'm hoping to make your General Tso's chicken this weekend.

[@farmageddon]

Thanks, dude! Let me know if you have any questions and I'll do my best to help out! And yeah, the pickle juice thing needs to die already.

[@lisaboban]

I believe you!!

[@coplock6689]

Great video

[@strudel4687]

Thanks!

[@farmageddon]

Thank you so much! I sincerely appreciate your generosity! If there are any recipes you'd like to see, please let me know. I promise I'll put them on my list of dishes to investigate! Thanks again! I hope you have a wonderful day!

[@akiraslev4917]

Love your recipes, even though I am not able to find all the ingredients in my country, hope one day you can share your version of Chinese sweet and sour pineapple pork and/or orange chicken. 😊

[@ChrisBakerDrummer]

You're the second coming of Todd Wilbur. I greatly appreciate your research and spot-on videos/recipes. Amazing!

[@Handyman1911]

Jason! Great job as always! I’ve really enjoyed using your recipes to recreate my favorite dishes! I’m making Chang’s Spicy Chicken about once a week, and the egg foo young once a month! You’re doing great work, here! Keep it up! PS, clearly you’ve been very busy working on the channel, so I’m happy to recommend a new barber/hair stylist, should you get some free time!😎🇺🇸

[@KyleHead]

I’ve never been a huge fan of the spicy chicken sandwich, but your original recipe was so good I’m going to give it a try. When I made your original sandwich recipe, I bought a 3.5lb pack of chicken breasts from Walmart, cut 8 fillets, and turned all the rest into nuggets. I think I got around 60-70 nuggets. I think the only way I can summarize how good they turned out is by what my kids said: “It tastes exactly like Chick-fil-a, just with more love”. The flavor was spot on but since I was frying them in small batches, I could get them more uniformly crispy. A+ 10/10 have recommended.

[@farmageddon]

Amazing! I'm glad you all enjoyed them. Tell your kids I say hello!

[@troy6168]

You are my hero

[@Pho]

Congrats on 300k brother 🎉 How good is the blue 3M tape for labelling food!

[@farmageddon]

Thank you, brother! And congrats to you on the new video! I'm elated to see it doing so well! And the 3M blue tape is the shit! Any time I see that in a walk-in, I know that place is legit.

[@bOOmbOOmProd]

Really appreciate this. I'll report back the results haha

[@d.j.rproductions]

Sir every video you upload about chick fill a, I get more items on my Indian restaurant menu, now please teach me the sauces my teacher 🙏💜

[@sailingbluemarlin3095]

I Want to learn how to make lemon chicken can you make it one day? I love your video you are the Best

[@TGal03]

Thank you so much! I was wondering if you could make a video of Arby's beef and cheddar. I really enjoy the sweet sauce that's on it, but haven't found one close yet.

[@amaurytorre8321]

Absolutely loved this video , plz make a video of the Popeye Cajun spice ...

[@farmageddon]

I've been working on reverse-engineering Popeyes recipes. I've got their batter down - which was a tough nut to crack. But I've basically got it. But I haven't started on the flavor and I think the seasoning is going to be even more difficult. I'll certainly make a video whenever I'm able to decode what's going on. Not sure when that will be though.

[@blatinoboi426]

2:47 He put the spicy brine in the refrigerator like a boss after making that bold statement.

[@iamjenniferfarmer]

WOW "if it ain't a dill pickle, it ain't a real pickle." Did dad write that one for you?! 😂 😂 😂 😂

[@ASLB247]

I saw the normal chick fil a sandwich video and thought “what about the spicy version?” Seems like I Already got my wish.

[@kona5853]

I do my own thing with spicy chicken sandwich at chick fil a. I always ask for pepper jack cheese and I butter the buns(and used to do the same to biscuit). I get Texas Pete and take a butter packet from another unnamed store because chick fil a doesn’t have butter as a condiment, and I mix the sauce with the butter making Texas Pete butter.

[@baribor]

"This dealer... I mean, jeweler scale." 😂😂

[@peoplepeople21]

I need to convince you to make a spicebag g

[@YelmurcW]

Love to see you try to recreate Chili's Original Chicken Crispers since they no longer make them.

[@JYZProductions]

i can't wait for the popeyes chicken version of this in the near future. However some suggestions would be Kung Pao Chicken and a good chicken ball recipe with sweet and sour sauce similar to takeouts. Keep up the good work.

[@Denisobninsk]

Perfect as always! Thanks for the highest quality content. Just a quick tip about the Google Docs: you can add a clickable table of contents if you like with just a click :)

[@biviter]

I imagine it depends on the worker, but even during a rush we still did the first dip into the oil before putting it in to fry. Also I’m not sure how much of a difference it makes, but they use pressurized deep fryers for all of their chicken.

[@iamjenniferfarmer]

We need the Chick-fil-A sauce recipe!

[@bobnewkirk7003]

Hey College was useful; it equipped me with all the tools I needed to accurately weigh my spices. Fantastic video as usual Jason, given all the chicken you have been eating I suspect the next project will be Beef. :D Edit: A tip from Tonkatsu, if your getting soggy bottoms on your fry tip the pieces up on end (lean on the side of the pan) so the condensing steam from the meat only makes one edge soft.

[@farmageddon]

Great tips! Thank you!

[@Teriyakioxo]

You’re the reason my fridge consistently has brining meat in it lol. I’m going to break this one down into nuggets though. Also would you consider tackling those boneless spare ribs you see at a lot of Chinese takeout and buffets? The sweet red saucy ones?

[@farmageddon]

For sure! I definitely plan on doing the spare ribs in the future!

[@Teriyakioxo]

@@farmageddonyou are amazing!

[@samgrant83]

Having made this using the very best chicken etc available (and coming from the UK where I don't have a baseline chick fil a to compare against) I can say this is supremely tasty fried chicken, and I almost never go for chicken beast flllets by choice. For me this is way too good for a sandwich/burger situation, but seems crying out for an interesting sauce to add some additional kick. The technique, from the brine, added seasoning , then coating is just amazing, eventually producing the best fried chicken I've ever made at home. Inspired to adapt this further.

[@farmageddon]

Nice! Yeah, at CFA - they have like 10 different sauces to choose from. I'm partial to the original CFA sauce. It's a mayonnaise-based, sweet, smokey, tangy sauce. Kind of like a basic thousand island/honey mustard mixture. It's good.

[@fishstix4209]

11:42 niiiice

[@clashwithkeen]

As far as texture goes, it's going to be difficult to match theirs with their own listed ingredients because they use a pressure cooker, stated on their official website. I've found that supplementing a percentage of wheat flour with rice flour and/or tapioca starch will give better results if you do not own or feel comfortable using a pressure cooker to deep fry in - or possibly implementing a double fry process which is used with fries and most Asian deep frying recipes. It mimics that cloud-like wispy crisp versus a toothsome dense crunch that will stay crisp over time; even longer than what you get from chick-fil-a themselves while still being a facsimile in all other aspects. Outside of that you could go even further and add EverCrisp breader, batter boost and Batter bind which I've heard achieves even better results though I have not tried them myself.

[@farmageddon]

Yeah, I agree with most of what you say. I used that cutting flour technique in the General Tso's video. I think I used cornstarch. In terms of the pressure cooker, I think it more has to do with being able to drop 12-18 breasts at a time and cutting down the fry time by 50-60% (4 minutes, instead of 10-12). I know that's why Colonel Sanders originally used the pressure fryer at the first KFC location. I've not noticed any difference, in terms of texture and flavor, between the sandwiches I make at home and the ones I get from the restaurant. But the Batter Bind and the EverCrisp are interesting. I've never heard of these products. I'm going to order some today and test them out. The only thing I have noticed is sometimes there is a bit of slippage on the crust. It doesn't always happen. But it's definitely there sometimes. I think the Batter Bind may correct that. I'll let you know. Thanks for the recommendations. Very interesting!