Crispy chicken, smoky chipotle sauce, bacon, cheese, lettuce and tomato turn this Jack In The Box throwback into a seriously satisfying sandwich.
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Copycat Jack In The Box Chipotle Chicken Club Sandwich
Jack In The Box’s Chipotle Chicken Club Sandwich was a limited-time sandwich built on spicy crispy chicken, chipotle sauce, hickory-smoked bacon, American cheese, lettuce, tomato, and toasted sourdough.
This homemade version leans into what made the original stand out: a thin, crunchy chicken cutlet, smoky-spicy chipotle spread, crisp bacon, and that diner-style sourdough build that made it feel bigger than a basic fast food chicken sandwich.
Quick Recipe Overview
- Best For: Lunch, casual dinners, game day sandwiches, and fast food copycat cravings.
- Flavor Profile: Crispy, smoky, mildly spicy, savory, creamy, and fresh with bacon and tomato in every bite.
- Skill Level: Moderate.
- What Makes It Like the Restaurant: Thin crispy chicken, chipotle mayo-style sauce, bacon, American cheese, and toasted sourdough recreate the bold fast food build.
Jack In The Box
Jack In The Box has always played a little looser than many big burger chains, which is a big part of its appeal. Founded in San Diego in 1951, the brand built its identity around drive-thru convenience, broad menu variety, and a willingness to jump between burgers, tacos, breakfast, and limited-time items without blinking. That flexible approach gave the menu room for mash-ups and bolder sandwich ideas that felt more indulgent than standard fast food fare.
The Chipotle Chicken Club fit that lane well, landing as a spicy, bacon-and-cheese chicken sandwich aimed at customers who wanted something louder than a basic crispy chicken order.
A Smoky Fast Food Throwback
The Chipotle Chicken Club belongs to a very American fast food tradition: take the basic crispy chicken sandwich and push it toward club-sandwich territory with bacon, cheese, lettuce, and tomato.
What made this version feel early-2010s was the chipotle angle. Around that stretch, chains were leaning hard into smoky heat, using chipotle sauce as an easy way to make familiar menu items feel newer and bolder. Jack In The Box introduced this sandwich in 2012, brought it back in 2013, and sold it as a value combo, which helped turn it into the kind of limited-time item people still remember years later.
Jack In The Box Chipotle Chicken Club Sandwich Recipe
Crispy chicken, smoky chipotle sauce, bacon, cheese, lettuce, and tomato turn this Jack In The Box throwback into a seriously satisfying sandwich.
Yield: 4 Sandwiches
Ingredients
- 4 boneless, skinless Chicken Breasts pounded or sliced to about 1/2-inch thick
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 1 teaspoon Paprika
- 1 teaspoon Chili Powder
- 1/2 teaspoon Garlic Powder
- 1/2 teaspoon Onion Powder
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground Black Pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon Cayenne Pepper
- 1 cup Buttermilk
- 1 Egg
- 1 1/4 cups All-Purpose Flour
- 1/2 cup Cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon Baking Powder
- Oil for frying
- 8 slices Bacon
- 8 slices American Cheese
- 8 slices Sourdough Bread
- 4 tablespoons Butter softened
- 1/2 cup Mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped canned Chipotle Peppers in Adobo
- 2 teaspoons Adobo Sauce from the can
- 1 teaspoon freshly squeezed Lemon Juice
- 1/4 teaspoon Garlic Powder
- 4 leaves Green Leaf Lettuce
- 8 slices Tomato
Instructions
- Place chicken on a cutting board. Pound lightly or slice horizontally so each piece is thin and even.
- Season chicken on both sides with salt, paprika, chili powder, garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, and cayenne pepper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk buttermilk and egg.
- In another bowl, mix flour, cornstarch, and baking powder.
- Add chicken to buttermilk mixture. Let sit 10 minutes.
- In a small bowl, mix mayonnaise, chipotle peppers, adobo sauce, lemon juice, and garlic powder. Refrigerate until ready to use.
- Cook bacon in a skillet until crisp. Drain on paper towels.
- Heat about 1/2-inch oil in a large skillet to 350°F
- Remove chicken from buttermilk, letting excess drip off. Dredge well in flour mixture. Press coating onto both sides.
- Fry chicken in batches until deep golden brown and cooked through, about 4 - 5 minutes per side. Drain on a wire rack or paper towels.
- Toast sourdough bread with butter in a skillet or on a griddle until golden.
- Place 1 slice American cheese on each hot piece of chicken.
- Spread chipotle sauce on one side of each toasted bread slice.
- Build each sandwich with sourdough, chicken, bacon, lettuce, tomato, and top bread.
- Serve hot. Serve with fries, curly fries, or extra chipotle sauce on the side.
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Questions People Ask
Was the Jack In The Box Chipotle Chicken Club Sandwich discontinued?
Yes. It was promoted as a limited-time sandwich and returned for another limited run, which is why many fans remember it as a lost favorite.
What kind of bread was used on the original sandwich?
The sandwich was served on toasted sourdough bread, which gave it a heartier feel than a standard bun.
What made the sandwich different from a regular chicken sandwich?
The combination of chipotle sauce, bacon, American cheese, lettuce, and tomato gave it more of a club sandwich build with extra smoky heat.
Can I bake the chicken instead of frying it?
Yes. You will lose some of the fast food-style crunch, but the sandwich will still work well if you bake or air-fry the breaded chicken.
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