Chick-fil-A Spicy Chicken Sandwich
Quick answer
The Spicy Chicken Sandwich is the original build with a seasoned, spicy breading, pressure-cooked in refined peanut oil, on a buttered bun with pickles. It is a moderate, building heat, about 450 cal, and runs roughly $7.29 à la carte.
How the spicy compares to the original
The spicy uses the exact same hand-breaded, boneless-breast build and buttered-bun-and-pickles serving style as the original sandwich — the only difference is a pepper-seasoned breading. Heat is moderate and builds as you eat, not an instant burn.
Cool it down
To mellow the heat, pair it with a cool sauce — Garden Herb Ranch, Avocado Lime Ranch, or Zesty Buffalo. For a sweet contrast, go with Chick-fil-A Sauce. See every option in our sauces guide.
Spicy sandwich FAQs
What is the Chick-fil-A Spicy Chicken Sandwich? +
The Spicy Chicken Sandwich is a boneless chicken breast with a seasoned, spicy breading, pressure-cooked in 100% refined peanut oil, served on a toasted buttered bun with two dill pickle chips. It uses the same build as the original but with a pepper-seasoned coating.
How spicy is the Chick-fil-A spicy chicken sandwich? +
It is a moderate, building heat — noticeable but not extreme. Most people who enjoy medium salsa find it comfortable. The Spicy Deluxe adds the same heat with lettuce, tomato, and cheese.
How much is a Chick-fil-A spicy chicken sandwich? +
The à la carte spicy sandwich typically runs a bit more than the original — around $5.55, with the meal around $9–$11. Prices vary by location and Operator.
How many calories are in a spicy chicken sandwich? +
The spicy sandwich is about 450 calories — slightly higher than the original because of the seasoned breading. Confirm the current figure in the app or on our nutrition guide.
What is the Spicy Deluxe Sandwich? +
The Spicy Deluxe takes the spicy filet and adds lettuce, tomato, and Pepper Jack cheese on a bun. Same heat, more toppings and calories.
Is the spicy chicken sandwich gluten free? +
No. The spicy breading contains wheat, so it is not gluten free. Chick-fil-A does not currently offer a gluten-free breaded spicy option.
What oil is the spicy chicken sandwich cooked in? +
100% refined peanut oil, like the original sandwich. See our cooking oil guide for the allergen details.
Can I get the spicy chicken sandwich for breakfast? +
A Spicy Chicken Biscuit is a breakfast option at most locations until 10:30 AM, but the lunch-style spicy sandwich on a bun starts at 10:30 AM. See our breakfast hours guide.
What sauce goes with the spicy chicken sandwich? +
Cool sauces tame the heat: Garden Herb Ranch, Avocado Lime Ranch, or Zesty Buffalo. Chick-fil-A Sauce is the sweet counterpoint. See our sauces guide.
Is there a grilled spicy option? +
The Spicy Grilled Chicken Sandwich is a lighter, non-breaded alternative that adds a spicy seasoning to the grilled filet. See our grilled chicken sandwich guide.
Related: Original chicken sandwich · Grilled chicken sandwich · Cooking oil · Sauces