The Best Copycat Chicken Recipes on the Internet
From Chipotle's spicy adobo chicken to Chick-fil-A's nuggets, and even Cheesecake Factory's chicken fettuccine Alfredo, we've learned that many of the best restaurant dishes start with America's most popular meat (chicken). If you're looking for an at-home dish that's as filling and delicious as a good meal out, don't sweat it. These chicken-based bites will satisfy all your cravings. Ahead, find 15 of the best copycat recipes that even a non-chef can make at home, and put your cooking skills to the test! You may be surprised by the delicious results.
— Additional reporting by Haley Lyndes
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California Pizza Kitchen's BBQ Chicken Pizza
If you've ever eaten at California Pizza Kitchen, you know how good its BBQ chicken pizza is. In fact, CPK was one of the first establishments to implement nontraditional toppings on top of pie, and clearly everyone loved it — it's offered practically everywhere!
Get the recipe: CPK's BBQ chicken pizza
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Buffalo Wild Wings-Inspired Honey-Barbecue Wings
Buffalo Wild Wings has dozens of sauces to dip wings in, but its Honey BBQ is an all-time fan favorite. This sauce's tangy and sweet taste is hard to beat on top of wings. Seriously, it's finger-licking good.
Get the recipe: Buffalo Wild Wings-Inspired honey-barbecue wings
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P.F. Chang's Chicken Lettuce Wraps
If you want a simple (and semi-healthy) recipe to make at home, P.F. Chang's chicken lettuce wraps is it. The chicken's sauce is what makes the whole thing, and before you ask what it tastes like, we suggest trying it for yourself.
Get the recipe: P.F. Chang's chicken lettuce wraps
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Panda Express's Sweet Fire Chicken
Dreaming of Panda Express's Sweet Fire Chicken? Us too. Its chicken has the perfect amount of sweet and spice to it, and believe it or not, the recipe is super easy to make! Hint: use frozen chicken nuggets to cut down on time.
Get the recipe: Panda Express's Sweet Fire Chicken
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Benihana's Chicken Fried Rice
If you've ever been to Benihana, you know how good their chicken fried rice is. Garlic butter and a delicious sesame soy sauce is the trick to this meal.
Get the recipe: Benihana's chicken fried rice
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Bonefish Grill's Bang Bang Chicken
In less than 30 minutes, you can make this Bang Bang Chicken recipe for yourself. Simply coat skinless chicken breasts in panko, add sweet chili mayo drizzle on top, and you're all set!
Get the recipe: Bonefish Grill's Bang Bang Chicken
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P.F. Chang's Orange Chicken
Bring on the sweet, spice, and everything nice with this orange chicken recipe from P.F. Chang's.
Get the recipe: P.F. Chang's orange chicken
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Chick-fil-A Nuggets With Homemade Honey Mustard
Take your chicken nuggets to the next level by pairing them with a copycat honey mustard dipping sauce, which tastes a hundred times better homemade.
Get the recipe:Chick-fil-A nuggets with homemade honey mustard
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Chicken Fettuccine Alfredo
One of the best pasta dishes at the Cheesecake Factory is undoubtedly the chicken fettuccine Alfredo, and this similar recipe tastes just as good as the real thing.
Get the recipe:one-pot chicken fettuccine Alfredo
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Chick-fil-A-Inspired Lightened-Up Chicken Biscuits
You're doing yourself a serious disservice if you've never made it to Chick-fil-A before 10:30 a.m. for breakfast. The fried chicken biscuits are buttery, flaky, and crunchy, and this copycat recipe takes all the best things about them but uses healthier ingredients instead.
Get the recipe:Chick-fil-A lightened-up chicken biscuits
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Chick-fil-A Nuggets
Just like the chicken sandwich, Chik-fil-A's famous nuggets have pickle juice incorporated into the seasoning. Transform plain-old chicken breasts into these golden, crispy nuggets with just a few pantry staples.
Get the recipe: Chick-fil-A nuggets
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Chili's Honey-Barbecue Chicken Wings
One of the best sauces for Chili's wings is the honey chipotle sauce, which you can re-create with this recipe for honey-barbecue wings. Honey, liquid smoke, chili powder, and more spices join forces for a sweet and sticky wing that's irresistible.
Get the recipe:honey-barbecue chicken wings
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All-Natural Copycat Chick-fil-A Chicken Sandwich
Fast food has nothing on this juicy, all-natural chicken sandwich.
Get the recipe:all-natural Chick-fil-A chicken sandwich
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Cheesecake Factory's Buffalo Blasts
Like buffalo chicken on crack, these bite-size Buffalo Blasts are fried to golden-brown perfection and loaded with plenty of shredded chicken and cheese.
Get the recipe: Cheesecake Factory's Buffalo Blasts
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Chick-fil-A Sandwich With Waffle Fries
Serve your homemade Chick-fil-A sandwich on a bed of Chick-fil-A-style waffle fries for an even more authentic experience.
Get the recipe:Chick-fil-A sandwich with waffle fries
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