Chick-fil-A confirms four popular items coming to grocery stores across U.S., including Walmart after ‘successful test'

CHICK-FIL-A fans will be ecstatic to learn the chain is launching four of its most popular salad dressings in grocery stores nationwide this month.

Those who have ever frequented a Chick-fil-A know that the sauce you choose can go a long way.

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While most people know the brand for its fried chicken and iconic Chick-fil-A and Polynesian dipping sauces, the fast-food giant also has captured customers’ hearts with its specialty salad dressings.

The Southern chicken restaurant first pilot-launched its retail salad dressing bottles in stores throughout Ohio and Tennessee last fall before deciding to take it national.

Walmart, Kroger and Meijer customers there got to try out the salad dressings at home first, and they were clearly impressed.

Starting this week, 12 ounce bottles of all of fan-favorite salad dressings will be available at participating grocery and Walmart stores nationwide.

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“From Boston to Sacramento, customers who heard about our pilot let us know they are eager to buy bottles of their favorite Chick-fil-A salad dressing at their local grocery stores,” said Michael Garrison, senior director of innovation and new ventures at Chick-fil-A, in a statement.

The dressing offerings so far include the Avocado Lime Ranch Dressing, the Garden Herb Ranch Dressing, the Creamy Salsa Dressing, and the Zesty Apple Cider Vinaigrette Dressing.

The Avocado Lime Ranch Dressing is said to be Chick-fil-A’s most popular option, giving customers creamy avocado spices and lime to elevate any salad or wrap.

The Garden Herb Ranch Dressing, on the other hand, is an old standby with a buttermilk ranch flavor amplified by garlic, onion, and herbs.

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The Creamy Salsa Dressing packs a bit more of a punch.

It pairs with Chick-fil-A’s Spicy Southwest Salad with a satisfying mix of cumin, hot peppers, tomatoes, and garlic.

The last Chick-fil-A salad dressing offering, the Zesty Apple Cider Vinaigrette, is certainly the lightest of the options.

It’s made with apple cider vinegar, fruit juices, spices, and honey, giving it a “robust but sweet flavor.”

The salad dressings join Chick-fil-A’s prior retail launch, which included its famous Barbeque, Polynesian, Sweet & Spicy Sriracha. and Chick-fil-A sauces.

Chick-fil-A also released a variety of different recipes incorporating the dressings to celebrate their launch in stores.

Some of the company’s favorites include the Avocado Lime Ranch Scrambled Eggs, Southwest Creamy Salsa Corn Salad, Cheddar Ranch Biscuits with Ham, and even a Zesty Bacon Potato Salad made with the Apple Cider Vinaigrette.

“Our dressings bring versatile flavors to the table, making them perfect for marinating chicken, drizzling on tacos or whipping up a pasta salad,” said Christy Cook, Chick-fil-A chef, in a statement. 

Shoppers have also suggested using the dressings as dipping sauces for vegetables or spread across a wrap or sandwich.

“We love seeing the culinary creations our customers already make with their favorite Chick-fil-A dressings, like Creamy Salsa Waffle Fries," Cook said.

"Now, we can’t wait to see what they create with our Bottled Salad Dressings in their own kitchens.”

Chick-fil-A operates nearly 3,000 restaurants across the country.

OTHER CHICKEN NEWS

Chick-fil-A made headlines recently for closing one of its locations in South Carolina.

The location shuttered at the Sumter Mall, about 100 miles north of Charleston.

While fans were initially upset by the news, Chick-fil-A promised to bring a new location to the area soon.

"After 43 years of serving guests, Chick-fil-A Sumter Mall will officially close within the coming weeks," Chick-fil-A, Inc. told The U.S. Sun in an email.

"We are thrilled to continue serving the Sumter community at Chick-fil-A McCrays Mill, which is projected to open in late spring / early summer 2023."

Meanwhile, Chick-fil-A’s top rival KFC has launched a new meal to honor moms this Mother’s Day.

The new Nuggets of Appreciation Meal will be available for a limited time from May 10 through May 14.

The combo, launched right in time for the holiday, comes with 12 free chicken nuggets and a downloadable greeting card.

The meal also includes:

• 8 pieces of Extra Crispy chicken tenders or chicken on the bone (Original Recipe or Extra Crispy)
• Two large home style sides (fries, mac and cheese, cole slaw, or mashed potatoes with or without gravy)
• Four biscuits
• KFC dipping sauces

The specialty meal offer arrived shortly after KFC introduced its first ever chicken nuggets. 

It’s also added a limited-time, never-before-seen chicken nugget mac and cheese bowl.

The nugget meal is also only available to order online or via the KFC mobile app, and prices will vary by location.

Another top chicken contender, Popeyes, is bringing back its strawberry biscuit as a permanent menu item.

The restaurant also decided to bring back its famous ghost pepper chicken wings this month.

A box of six costs just $5 and will get you a special smoky ghost pepper flavor on the traditional Popeyes wings, plus a side of buttermilk ranch sauce.

UNLOCK SAVINGS AT CHICK-FIL-A

Customers will benefit at all restaurants by signing up for rewards programs.

These offerings generally get you access to exclusive deals that are not available to the general public.

With Chick-fil-A, you can sign up through the app or online.

For every dollar spent on a purchase, you get 10 points and can use them to redeem free items.

The amount you need will vary by item, but a medium waffle fries costs 400 points to redeem. 

Some larger items, like the chicken sandwich, costs 800 points.

The "my rewards" section is especially helpful on the app because it shows limited-time offerings and deals.

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