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There’s nothing worse than craving a Chick-Fil-A sandwich and some Polynesian Sauce only to realize that it’s Sunday and your neighborhood Chick-Fil-A is closed. But there’s some good news, if you have the initiative to hit Chick-Fil-A and plan accordingly: Chick-Fil-A is about to roll out Mealtime Kits a la Blue Apron, meaning you can whip up a Chick-Fil-A meal in your own kitchen, no matter what day of the week. The chicken chain is testing demand for these kits on their home turf in Atlanta at the end of August. Just don’t expect a deep fried sammie on the menu: Options include Chicken Parmesan, Chicken Enchiladas, Dijon Chicken, Pan Roasted Chicken and Chicken Flatbread.
“We know our guests are busier than ever and need a variety of convenient dinner options. We’re excited to offer Mealtime Kits as a new way for us to serve our guests by providing fresh ingredients to enjoy a delicious meal at home.” said Michael Patrick, an innovation program lead at Chick-fil-A who is leading the Mealtime Kits effort. “We designed our offering so our guests don’t have to order ahead, subscribe to a service, or make an extra stop at the grocery store. They simply pick up a Mealtime Kit at one of our restaurants at their convenience – for example, when they’re already at a Chick-fil-A restaurant grabbing breakfast or lunch, or in the drive-thru on their way home.”
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A limited-time test offer, Mealtime Kits will be available to customers in Atlanta until November 17, but customers nationwide can express their interest in trying the kits by filling out an online form. During the test period, Chick-fil-A will rotate five meal kit recipes: Chicken Parmesan, Chicken Enchiladas, Dijon Chicken, Pan Roasted Chicken and Chicken Flatbread. The Restaurants will offer two recipes at a given time. Each Mealtime Kit serves two people, and costs $15.89. Each kit has a “use-by” date, and they can be refrigerated at home for several days, depending on when they are purchased.
All the chicken used in the Mealtime Kit recipes is No Antibiotics Ever. Chick-fil-A was the first in the quick service industry to commit to using only No Antibiotics Ever chicken in all its restaurants by 2019. The chicken in the kits is also trimmed and marinated, so customers can prepare a quick meal using only a few simple steps.
$16 for a dinner for two? That’s a bargain. Let’s hope the roll-out goes nation-wide.