Chick-fil-A 'Quietly' Releases 2 New Sandwiches. But There's a Catch
Fans of the fast-food chain have become accustomed to new chicken sandwich releases in the summer with the Honey Pepper Pimento Chicken Sandwich in 2023 and the Maple Pepper Bacon Sandwich in 2024. On June 9, Chick-fil-A came through with the return of the Peach Milkshake and the Peach Frosted Lemonade, but a new sandwich was missing.
According to the company's May 29 press release, they will have two signature sandwiches getting a test drive in two markets.
Salt Lake City gets to enjoy the Jalapeño Ranch Club Chicken Sandwich, which features an original, spicy, or grilled filet with "a toasted buttermilk ranch bun, pepper jack cheese, strips of caramelized onion flavored candied bacon, lettuce, tomato and pickled jalapeños." The company recommends a side of "Jalapeño Ranch Sauce for an extra kick of flavor."
The Jacksonville, FL, restaurants are a test market for the Creamy BBQ Chicken Sandwich with an original, spicy, or grilled filet paired with "a toasted, buttery bun with Creamy BBQ Slaw and sweet heat pickle chips." Don't forget the "Creamy BBQ Sauce on the side."
Chick-fil-A connoisseurs in those locations will have to act quickly though. The sandwiches are only available from June 9 through July 19. The company advised that they should "check the Chick-fil-A App or contact their local restaurant for availability of these menu items."Chick-fil-A 'Quietly' Releases 2 New Sandwiches. But There's a Catch first appeared on Men's Journal on Jun 11, 2025
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