Gluten-Free at Chick-fil-A
Navigating the world of fast food is challenging for those of us with celiac disease, but Chick-fil-A offers a variety of gluten-free options that make it easier to enjoy a meal without worrying about gluten. Here's a guide to the gluten-free offerings at Chick-fil-A, as well as some tips to ensure a safe dining experience.
Please remember that ingredients/allergens are subject to change at any point. Always make sure to do your own research, reference Chick-fil-A’s allergen guide, and ask appropriate questions before ordering.
Gluten-Free Menu Items
Chick-fil-A has several delicious gluten-free options to choose from. Here are some top picks:
Entrées
- Grilled Nuggets
- Grilled Chicken Sandwich: This sandwich comes with a specially wrapped gluten-free bun to avoid cross-contamination.
Sides and Treats
- Waffle Fries: Delish, though it’s important to verify with your specific location that they use a separate fryer.
- Fruit Cup
- Hash Browns
- Milkshakes: Chocolate, vanilla, or strawberry
Sauces
Chick-fil-A offers a variety of gluten-free sauces to enhance your meal:
- Barbeque Sauce
- Chick-fil-A® Sauce
- Honey Mustard Sauce
- Honey Roasted BBQ Sauce
- Polynesian Sauce
- Zesty Buffalo Sauce
Important Tips for a Safe Dining Experience
- Verify Fryer Use:
While Chick-fil-A typically uses a separate fryer just for their waffle fries, it’s crucial to confirm this with your specific location to ensure your fries are gluten-free.
- Ask Questions: Don’t hesitate to ask the staff about their food preparation processes. It’s essential to feel confident that your meal will be free from cross-contamination. If you don’t feel your concerns are being taken seriously, it’s best not to take the risk.
- Stay Informed:
Chick-fil-A’s ingredients and allergen information can change, so always check for the latest updates. From their website:
"We have a select list of items that are sealed before entering our restaurants to help avoid cross-contact with other items in our kitchen made with gluten. Due to the handcrafted nature of our food, variations in our supplier ingredients and our use of shared cooking and preparation areas, we can’t ensure that our restaurant environment or any menu item prepared in the restaurant (other than those listed above) will be completely free of gluten. However, for our guests who are looking to minimize gluten intake, we suggest the following menu items."
Final Thoughts
Dining out with celiac disease involves extra diligence, but you can definitely enjoy a meal at Chick-fil-A if you take the right precautions.
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