How 12 PSI Pressure Frying Seals in Moisture

The story of Chick-fil-A

Chapter 1

From a tiny diner to a chicken empire

Chapter 2

The unusual rules of the business

Chapter 3

The science of the kitchen and menu

Chapter 4

The art of polite hospitality

YOUR GOAL

Master of The story of Chick-fil-A

Ch 3 · The science of the kitchen and menu

sonia Chick-fil-A Kitchen Science

Twelve p-s-i seals the moisture tight (pressure fry!) / Cooks it fast and keeps it juicy (just right!)

sonia The accidental creation of Chick-fil-A sauce

The accidental creation of Chick-fil-A sauce

sonia The chain's signature sauce was invented by a franchise operator in Virginia.

The magic of the waffle potato fries

sonia Waffle fries are the most ordered item on the entire Chick-fil-A menu.

Chick-fil-A Kitchen Magic

BETA

sonia Match the kitchen steps to discover the magic behind Chick-fil-A's famous chicken sandwich.

Fun Fact

Peanut oil buyer: Chick-fil-A is the single largest buyer of refined peanut oil in the entire United States.

Glossary

pressure cooker (noun)
An airtight cooking pot that prepares food quickly using steam under high pressure. In 1964, S. Truett Cathy utilized this device to rapidly fry his signature boneless chicken sandwich.

Gossip

What is the ultimate dipping sauce on the menu?

Quiz

What is the most ordered food item on the Chick-fil-A menu?

sonia The magic of the waffle potato fries

Quiz

In what year did Chick-fil-A introduce its famous waffle potato fries to the menu?

sonia The strict rule of two pickle slices

Quiz

Why does refined peanut oil make an excellent choice for frying Chick-fil-A chicken?

sonia Cooking exclusively with premium peanut oil

Quiz

Which type of oil does Chick-fil-A use to pressure-fry its chicken?

Quiz

Exactly how many pickle slices are placed on a standard Chick-fil-A chicken sandwich?

Quiz

Where are the potatoes used for Chick-fil-A's waffle fries primarily grown?

Quiz

What three sauces were originally mixed together by an operator to create the signature Chick-fil-A sauce?

Quiz

Who originally invented the famous Chick-fil-A dipping sauce?