This Was the Most Popular Chick-fil-A Menu Item in 2019
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The fan favorite might surprise you!
Chick-fil-A may be known for its original chicken sandwich, but it’s not the most popular menu item. The iconic sandwich was beat out by another, more dippable entree. Crispy chicken nuggets were the most-ordered menu item at Chick-fil-A last year. It is worth noting that the beloved chicken sandwich did rank second on their list!
Everyone Loves a Nugget
With so many sauce options, the bite-size choice seems obvious. There are seven standard sauces even before the ketchup and honey that are available at every restaurant. Everyone has their favorite condiments, from the famous Chick-fil-A sauce to more unique options like Sweet & Spicy Sriracha. In fact, people are so dedicated to dipping that someone invented a little gadget to make dipping easier in the car. We’re living in the future, people!
Although the classic crispy nuggets are the most popular, Chick-fil-A did premiere grilled nuggets in 2012 as a healthier (but still dippable) alternative. The grilled nuggets were first introduced as a kid’s menu item, but adults wanted in on the grilled chicken goodness, too. Thanks to popular demand, grilled nuggets were added to the main menu later that year.
Other Fan Favorites
Most people may love the nuggets, but others find their favorite on Chick-fil-A’s dessert menu. Fans can’t get enough of Chick-fil-A milkshakes because each one is topped with a mountain of whipped cream and a maraschino cherry. The most popular milkshake is the Cookies & Cream, with chocolate running a close second. (We’re partial to this minty milkshake, though.)
And according to fans, no Chick-fil-A meal would be complete without an order of golden, crispy waffle fries, either. That was 2019’s most-requested side.
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Inspired By: Grilled Chicken Club
I threw these ingredients together on a whim and the sandwich turned out so well, I surprised myself! If you're in a rush, microwave the bacon. Just cover it with paper towel to keep it from splattering too much. —Dana York, Kennewick, Washington
Inspired By: Chick-fil-A Cobb Salad
This "skinny" version of Cobb salad has all the taste and creaminess with half the fat and calories. You can skip the coleslaw mix and do all lettuce, but I like the crunch you get with cabbage. —Taylor Kiser, Brandon, Florida
Inspired By: Chick-fil-A Nuggets
My 3-year-old is going through a stage where he'll eat only chicken nuggets and French fries. I like to make these golden nuggets for him so I know what he's eating. They're so good, we like them, too! —Amanda Livesay, Mobile, Alabama
Inspired By: Chick-Fil-A Sauce
This fast, easy mustard with rice vinegar and honey has more flavor than any other honey mustard dressing I've ever tried. —Sharon Rehm, New Blaine, Arkansas
Inspired By: Fresh Brewed Sweet Tea
A pinch of baking soda eliminates bitterness in this smooth and easy-to-sip tea and it has just the right amount of sugar so it's not overly sweet. —kelseylouise, Taste of Home Community Member
Inspired By: Chick-Fil-A Butter Biscuit
The recipe for these four-ingredient biscuits has been handed down for many generations. —Fran Thompson, Tarboro, North Carolina
Inspired By: Chicken Noodle Soup Side
When I was sick, my mom would make me this heartwarming chicken noodle soup. It was soothing when I had a cold, but this soup is a bowlful of comfort on any chilly day. —Anthony Graham, Ottawa, lllinois
Inspired By: Grilled Chicken Cool Wrap
This portable recipe is perfect for outdoor dining in the summertime. We like the fun, fresh spin on regular coleslaw using pineapple and toasted almonds. —Barb Agnew, Mahnomen, Minnesota
Inspired By: Bacon, Egg & Cheese Muffin
If you're looking for a grab-and-go breakfast for busy days, this high-protein sandwich is low in fat and keeps me full all morning. Plus, it's only about 200 calories! —Brenda Otto, Reedsburg, Wisconsin
Inspired By: Garlic and Herb Ranch Sauce
Ranch dressing got its start on a real dude ranch in California. Punch up the Western original with green salsa, green chilies, jalapenos and cilantro for more color and spice. Serve the dip along with your favorite wings to feed a crowd. —Lindsay Duke, Goodrich, Texas
Inspired By: Chick-n-Strips
I recently made this recipe of Mom's for my in-laws and they told me it was the "best fried chicken ever." Slicing the chicken breasts into strips cuts down on cooking time and ensures every piece is crunchy and evenly coated. Serve the homemade chicken tenders with your favorite dipping sauce. —Genny Monchamp, Redding, California
Inspired By: Fresh-Squeezed Lemonade
A friend suggested I add a sprig of rosemary to lemonade. The herb makes the drink taste fresh and light, and it's a pretty garnish. —Dixie Graham, Rancho Cucamonga, California
Inspired By: Waffle Potato Fries
Make any dinner fun with my Loaded Waffle Fries, topped with a savory blend of cheese, scallions and bacon. I copied this family-favorite recipe from a local restaurant, and it's great with hot dogs, burgers or by itself. —Jeffrey Viccone, Decatur, Illinois
Inspired By: Greek Yogurt Parfaits
The best time for this dessert is midsummer, when the blueberries are thick in our northern woods. Red raspberries can be added to the mixed berries, too, to brighten the patriotic colors.—Anne Theriault, Wellesley, Massachusetts
Inspired By: Strawberry Milkshake
Cool off with a thick and rich treat that will remind you of a malt shoppe! Nothing can beat this strawberry shake recipe. —Kathryn Conrad, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Inspired By: Chick-fil-A Asian Salad
I love their crunchy, citrusy salad so much that once I made my husband drive an hour to the nearest Applebee's restaurant just so I could eat it! It was time to come up with my own version. I'm completely happy with the results—and my husband is, too! Find more of my recipes at my blog, mandysrecipeboxblog.com. —Mandy Bird, Holbrook, Idaho
Inspired By: 4 Chick-n-Minis
My 11-year-old son, Jake, invented these sliders at dinner one night when he plunked his chicken on a biscuit. The rest of us tried it his way, and now we have them a lot. —Jodie Kolsan, Palm Coast, Florida
Inspired By: Frosted Coffee
The winter holidays are my favorite time of year, and this spiced pumpkin drink is one reason I love the season so much. If you don't have a coffee maker, it's OK to use instant coffee—just make it stronger. —Kathie Perez, East Peoria, Illinois
Inspired By: Barbeque Sauce
I've never cared that much for store bought barbecue sauce. I just like to make things myself from scratch including this spicy, deep red-brown sauce. You'll find it clings well when you slather it on grilled meat. —Helena Georgette Mann, Sacramento, California
Inspired By: Hash Brown Scramble Burrito
I discovered breakfast burritos at a workshop of holiday breakfasts offered at our church. It was a big hit! It works really well when you're cooking for a crowd. I like to serve salsa or hot sauce with them. —Catherine Allan, Twin Falls, Idaho
Inspired By: Chick-fil-A Grilled Market Salad
My family is always happy to see this fruit and veggie salad on the table. If strawberries aren’t available, substitute mandarin oranges and dried cranberries. —Irene Keller, Kalamazoo, Michigan
Inspired By: Hash Browns
Ever since we met, my husband has made me hash browns with bacon, pepper jack and sour cream. We share it when we have guests, too. —Annie Ciszak Pazar, Anchorage, AlaskaPopular Videos
