Chick-fil-A is testing spicy Chick-n-Strips
The spicy version of the chicken chain's popular strips are available through Sept. 12 at two Atlanta-area restaurants.
July 23, 2026
Chick-fil-A’s signature Chick-n-Strips are now available in a spicy version, but only at two restaurants and only for a limited time.
The chain is testing the item at its Sandy Spring and Sprayberry restaurants in the Atlanta market from now through July 12, or while supplies last. They are available in restaurants and through delivery.
Spicy Chick-n-Strips are made from the most tender part of the chicken breast, seasoned with a spicy blend of peppers, breaded and cooked in 100% refined peanut oil. They are available with the customers’ choice of dipping sauce as a 3-count, 4-count, or 10-count entrée, and can also be ordered as part of a meal.
Its latest test comes as the chicken tenders battle also heats up, with recent upgrades from McDonald’s, Popeyes, KFC, Bojangles, and more. Several chains, including Culver’s, BJ’s, and Chili’s, have also upgraded their chicken sandwiches as the category intensifies and as consumers become more discerning.
Chick-fil-A is also currently testing a Protein Scramble Bowl, as well as double protein on salads, in four markets to meet changing consumer demands.
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Alicia Kelso is the executive editor of Nation's Restaurant News. She began covering the restaurant industry in 2010 for QSRweb.com, FastCasual.com, and PizzaMarketplace.com. When her son was born, she left the industry to pursue a role in higher education, but swiftly returned after realizing how much she missed the space. In filling that void, Alicia added a contributor role at Restaurant Dive and a senior contributor role at Forbes.
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