Craving a taste of summer? Chick-fil-A is serving up a delightful double feature! Get ready to sink your teeth into their brand-new Maple Pepper Bacon Sandwich, boasting a unique blend of sweet, savory, and smoky flavors. And to complete your perfect summer meal, Chick-fil-A has also brought back a beloved beverage – the iconic Peach Milkshake! Below is everything you need to know about Chick-fil-A’s latest summer combo.
The Maple Pepper Bacon Sandwich Packs a Flavor Punch
First introduced in a test run in 2023 in select Chick-fil-A’s locations in Indianapolis and Lexington, Ky., the new Maple Pepper Bacon Sandwich made its nationwide debut on June 10, 2024.
The limited-time menu item features a lemon herb marinated boneless breast of chicken, grilled for a tender, smoky taste. It is served on a buttery and toasted maple-flavored brioche bun, topped with Pepper Jack cheese, green leaf lettuce, bacon hand-tossed in a brown sugar and pepper blend, topped with sweet and spicy pickles.
“We are always looking for ways to make unique twists to our entrée selection and the Maple Pepper Bacon Sandwich is a delicious spin on the Chick-fil-A flavors our guests know and love,” Allison Duncan, director of menu and packaging at Chick-fil-A, said in a press release. “It is a delicious blend of sweet, savory and spicy, offering an entirely different flavor profile than any other sandwich we’ve launched. We have several new and exciting offerings in the pipeline and look forward to continuing to surprise our Guests with bold, new tastes in the future!”
The Maple Pepper Bacon Sandwich is the first new Chick-fil-A chicken sandwich since the release of the Honey Pepper Pimento Chicken Sandwich in August 2023. Prior to last year’s debut of the latter, the fast-food chain hadn’t released a new chicken sandwich in nine years.
Thankfully, Chick-fil-A appears to be developing more new sandwiches for its customers. Just this April 2024, it was reported that the restaurant is currently testing a Pretzel Cheddar Club Sandwich in participating restaurants in Raleigh, North Carolina.
The Return of Fan-Favorite Peach Milkshake
Completing Chick-fil-A’s newest summer combo is the fan-favorite Peach Milkshake. Back for its 15th year, the seasonal hand-spun milkshake combines Chick-fil-A’s signature Icedream dessert and peach puree and is topped with whipped cream and a cherry (except when delivered).
“For me – and many of our guests – Chick-fil-A’s Peach Milkshake signals the arrival of summer. This June, we’re thrilled to bring back the seasonal favorite alongside the new Maple Pepper Bacon Sandwich,” Christy Cook, Chick-fil-A Chef, said is a statement. “The Summer is all about time spent outside, eating good food with family and friends, and we think this is the perfect pairing to enjoy during those long, hot days.”
Like the Maple Pepper Bacon Sandwich, the Peach Milkshakes is available for a limited time, while supplies last.