This month, Chick-fil-A is introducing a gluten-free bun to our menu. Made from a mix with ancient grains—like sorghum, amaranth, millet, quinoa and teff— this new bread option makes sandwich-eating-on-the-go easier for those looking to eat less or no gluten in their diet. Its new bun is made with quinoa and amaranth and sweetened with molasses and raisins. It contains 150 calories and costs an additional $1.15. Chick-fil-A will be one of a few fast-food restaurants to offer a gluten-free bread.
“We know our customers are looking for more gluten-sensitive alternatives. They asked, and we listened,” said Leslie Neslage, senior consultant of menu development at Chick-fil-A. “We heard positive feedback in test markets that the bun tastes better than some other gluten-free breads. That’s because instead of rice flower, we’ve made the bun with more premium ingredients like quinoa and amaranth. Our hope is that the Gluten-Free Bun addition opens up options for gluten-sensitive customers to enjoy more of our menu.”
What’s gluten-free at Chick-fil-A?
In addition to the new bun, here’s a list of other gluten-free items at Chick-fil-A. These items are sealed to prevent cross-contamination with other items in our kitchen made with gluten.
- Honest Kids Appley Ever After® Organic Juice Drink
- Cinnamon Apple Sauce (Buddy Fruits®)
- Milk
- Simply Orange® Orange Juice
- Waffle Potato Chips (catering only).
For guests who wish to minimize their gluten intake, here is a list of additional menu items offered at Chick-fil-A. (The fine print: Due to the handcrafted nature of our food, variations in our supplier ingredients and our use of shared cooking and preparation areas, we cannot ensure that our restaurant environment or any menu item will be completely free of gluten.)
- Entrée
o Grilled chicken filet (no bun)
o Grilled Nuggets (8 or 12-count)
o Grilled Market Salad*
- Sides
o Fruit Cup
o Side Salad*
o Superfood Side
o Waffle Potato Fries™
o Greek Yogurt Parfait*
- Breakfast
o Bacon slice
o Sausage patty
o Hash Browns
- Kid’s Meal
o Grilled Nuggets (4 or 6-count)
- Beverages
- Dipping Sauces and Dressings
o Barbecue Sauce
o Honey Mustard Sauce
o Honey Roasted BBQ sauce
o Polynesian Sauce
o Zesty Buffalo Sauce
o Chick-fil-A® Sauce
o Garlic & Herb Ranch Dressing
o Creamy Salsa Dressing
o Avocado Lime Ranch dressing
o Zesty Apple Cider Vinaigrette
o Chili Lime Vinaigrette
o Light Italian Dressing
o Light Balsamic Vinaigrette
o Fat Free Honey Mustard dressing
*Does not include toppings
– See more at: https://www.chick-fil-a.com/Stories/Inside-Chick-fil-A/2017/06/19/Whats-Gluten-Free-at-Chick-fil-A#sthash.LfUUgjhH.dpuf
