Our Favorite Chick-Fil-A Breakfast Item Is A Spicy Classic
When it comes to the pantheon of fast food breakfast items, Chick-fil-A isn't usually the first establishment that comes to mind. However, the chain does offer breakfast, and many of the items featured on the early morning menu include the restaurant's beloved fried chicken. In an effort to determine which offering reigns supreme at the chain, we conducted a ranking of every Chick-fil-A breakfast item and found that one selection easily comes out on top. According to our reviewer, the Spicy Chicken Biscuit is "the most balanced breakfast sandwich" on the entire early morning menu.
Consisting of just spicy fried chicken and a biscuit, this humble offering absolutely satisfies despite its simplicity. All the chain's breakfast items were evaluated according to texture and taste, and the "soft unctuousness" of the chicken biscuit was an example of the fast food brilliance Chick-fil-A is capable of when the "chicken is cooked right." At the other end of the quality spectrum is the restaurant's Egg White Grill, which we found was characterized by an "overwhelming sensation of dampness."
What sets the spicy biscuit apart from other breakfast offerings?
Our reviewer notes that the top breakfast selection at Chick-fil-A is the only one featuring a spicy option. This small detail has much to do with our love of the item, as the "heat helps cut through all the grease and starch." Our reviewer raves, "There's nothing I would change about this sandwich," which is high praise when you consider it lacks the toppings and accouterment of the other breakfast items on the menu. Although fast food fans have expressed disappointment with Chick-fil-A's breakfast menu on social media, some Reddit commenters share our positive opinion of the Spicy Chicken Biscuit.
The dish was described as "absolutely amazing" when combined with hash browns, while another person said, "I was blown away, it's something special." While we love the breakfast biscuit on its own, a few commenters recommend add-ons like pepper jack cheese and eggs while another suggests honey and honey butter for a truly indulgent experience.
Surprisingly, Chick-fil-A removed the breakfast item from menus in 2016, only to reintroduce the Spicy Chicken Biscuit in 2023. The chain claimed that the item got the axe to clear out the menu for new offerings, but Chick-fil-A has since stated that the iconic breakfast sandwich is here to stay.