Chick-fil-A Meal Prep (Grilled Chicken Version)

Chick-fil-A but make it inclusive

Chick-fil-A Meal Prep (Grilled Chicken Version)

This week’s lunch meal prep is a Chick-fil-A inspired one, with a slightly healthier twist. It includes grilled chicken bites, waffle fries, and a simple romaine salad. I kept it more gluten-free friendly since my mom requested that, and while you can use chicken breast, I went with chicken thighs because, honestly, they just taste better. Let’s get into it.

Grilled Chicken Recipe

Ingredients

• 1.5 lbs chicken thighs

• ½ cup dill pickle juice

• ¼ cup buttermilk

• 2 tsp powdered sugar

• 2 tsp garlic powder

• 1.5 tsp smoked paprika

• 2 tsp salt

• Black pepper to taste

Directions

1. Cut chicken thighs into bite-sized pieces.

2. In a Ziploc bag, combine pickle juice and buttermilk. Add chicken and marinate in the fridge for at least 30 minutes.

3. Remove chicken from marinade and pat dry.

4. In a bowl, mix together powdered sugar, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper.

5. Toss the chicken pieces with the seasoning mix.

6. Heat a cast-iron skillet over medium-high. Grill chicken for about 3 minutes per side or until cooked through. Set aside.

   

Meal Prep Sides

Waffle Fries:

• I use the Alexia Waffle Cut Seasoned Fries

• Air fry until golden and crisp

Salad:

• Chop romaine lettuce into bite-sized pieces

• Top with shaved parmesan

• Season with a little salt and pepper

Sauce Options:

• Chick-fil-A Sauce

• Buffalo

• Honey Mustard
  (Use whatever you like or mix and match!)

Assembly

• Divide grilled chicken between 4 meal prep containers

• Add waffle fries to each

• Add a portion of salad

• Pack your dressing separately in mini containers

  

To Reheat:

• Remove the salad and place it on the lid or a separate plate

• Microwave the chicken and fries in two 30-second increments until warm

• Optional: Toss the fries back into the air fryer to crisp them up again

Storage:

• Keeps well in the fridge in airtight containers for 3–4 days