The recipe for this copycat chick-fil-a inspired honey pepper pimento chicken sandwich tastes just like the real thing! You can either make the hot honey sauce and pimento cheese yourself or use store bought to save time.
What is Copycat Chick-fil-A Honey Pepper Pimento Chicken Sandwich
Hold onto your taste buds, y'all, because this copycat Chick-fil-A honey pepper pimento chicken sandwich is about to take you on a flavor journey like no other!
Think of crispy, golden-fried chicken drizzled with a zesty hot honey sauce, then layered with creamy, peppery pimento cheese, all nestled between two perfectly toasted buns.
But wait! I've. got some short cuts that will make your life even easier.
Instead of frying chicken from scratch, we're using Aldi's famous red bag chicken.
And sure, you can def use my recipe for pimento cheese but you could absolutely just buy it at the tore.
So whether you're whipping up the delectable toppings from scratch or grabbing them from the store, this sandwich is a heavenly meld of Southern charm and fast-food nostalgia.
Dive in and let the soul-soothing magic begin.
Ingredients and Substitutions
- Red Bag Chicken Breast - If you don't want to air fry Aldi's famous red bag chicken, you could absolutely make it yourself.
- Brioche Bun - Any type of soft bun, hamburger bun or even Potato Buns will work in its place.
- Hot Honey Sauce - I recommend using my go-to hot honey sauce but you could also buy some at the store.
- Smoky Pimento Cheese - Same goes for the pimento cheese. You can either use my recipe or snag one at the grocery store.
- Pickled Jalapeños - I love using pickled candied jalapenos but you could leave them off if you're not into heat.
How to make it
Making this chick-fil-a dupe at home is super easy!
Begin by adding the frozen red bag chicken breast to your air fryer basket.
Airfry the chicken breast at 400F for 10-12 minutes.
Remove it from the basket and add the bun. Air fry it at 400F for 1 minute or until slightly toasted.
Meanwhile, add chicken breast to a bowl and drizzle both sides with the hot honey sauce.
Toss the chicken breast in the sauce so it’s completely coated and dripping with hot honey.
Place bottom bun on a plate and add pickled jalepenos, the hot honey chicken breast, the pimento cheese and the top bun.
Squish the sandwich so the pimento cheese is evenly distributed on top of the chicken.
Serve immediately with more hot honey for dunking.
What goes with Copycat Chick-fil-A Honey Pepper Pimento Chicken Sandwich
I would serve this copycat chick-fil-a honey pepper pimento sandwich with my favorite buffalo fries, this easy bbq chicken salad, or even this easy asian avocado salad.
If you want to try more tasty red bag chicken air fryer recipes, try this korean fried chicken sandwich dupe!
Frequently asked questions
What is pimento cheese made of?
Pimento cheese is that luscious Southern cheese spread made from creamy mayo, sharp cheddar, and those delightful lil' red pimento peppers, all mashed up for a tangy, cheesy, gotta-have-it-on-everything kinda love affair.
Is this sandwich sweet or spicy?
It's a flirty little mix of both! That honey drizzle meets fiery pepper pimento for a tastebud tango you won’t forget.
What's the best cheese to pair with this?
Gouda news! A melty smoked gouda or sharp cheddar will make this chicken sandwich pop and lock its flavor dance.
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Recipe
Copycat Chick-fil-A Honey Pepper Pimento Chicken Sandwich
Ingredients
- 1 Red Bag Chicken Breast frozen
- 1 Brioche Bun
- 3 tablespoon Hot Honey Sauce
- ¼ cup Pimento Cheese Dip
- 1 tablespoon Pickled Candied Jalapenos
Instructions
- Add the frozen red bag chicken breast to your air fryer basket. Airfry the chicken breast at 400F for 10-12 minutes. Remove it from the basket and add the bun. Air fry it at 400F for 1 minute or until slightly toasted.
- Meanwhile, add chicken breast to a bowl and drizzle both sides with the hot honey sauce. Toss the chicken breast in the sauce so it’s completely coated and dripping with hot honey.
- Place bottom bun on a plate and add pickled jalepenos, the hot honey chicken breast, the pimento cheese and the top bun. Squish the sandwich so the pimento cheese is evenly distributed on top of the chicken.
- Serve immediately with more hot honey for dunking.
