Chick-fil-A Maple Pepper Bacon Sandwich Recipe
Sweet maple, cracked pepper heat, and crispy bacon turn this Chick-fil-A standout into a fast-food sandwich that feels way more layered than usual.
Yield: 4 Sandwiches
Ingredients
For the Chicken
- 4 boneless skinless Chicken Breast Fillets about 4 - 6 ounces each
- Kosher Salt to taste
- Freshly ground Black Pepper to taste
- 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
- 1 teaspoon Paprika
- 2 tablespoons Olive Oil
For the Maple Pepper Bacon
- 8 slices thick-cut Bacon
- 2 tablespoons pure Maple Syrup
- 1/2 teaspoon coarsely cracked Black Pepper
For the Maple Pepper Sauce
- 1/4 cup Mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons Maple Syrup
- 1 teaspoon Dijon Mustard
- 1/4 teaspoon Cracked Black Pepper
For Assembly
- 4 Sandwich Buns brioche or potato rolls recommended
- 4 - 8 Butter Lettuce leaves
- 8 - 12 slices Dill Pickles
Instructions
- In a skillet over medium heat, cook bacon until it’s about halfway crisp.
- Remove excess fat.
- Drizzle maple syrup over the bacon and sprinkle with cracked black pepper. Continue cooking until glazed and crisp. Transfer to a paper-towel-lined plate.
- Pat chicken breasts dry. Season both sides with salt, pepper, garlic powder and paprika.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high.
- When oil is hot and shimmering, add chicken and cook 6 - 8 minutes per side until golden and internal temp reaches 165°F. Remove from pan and let rest.
Sauce
- In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, maple syrup, Dijon mustard and cracked black pepper until smooth.
Assemble
- Lightly toast sandwich buns in the skillet or under a broiler until warm and just golden.
- Spread a generous layer of maple pepper sauce on both bun halves.
- Add the chicken breast, 2 slices of maple pepper bacon, lettuce and pickles.
- Close the sandwich and serve while warm.
Serving Tip: Serve with sweet potato fries or a crisp side salad for contrast - the peppery maple combo pairs beautifully with bright, crisp sides.