Opera Singer in the Kitchen: Chick-fil-A's New Grilled Chicken Lineup + Giveaway #GrilledLove

Disclosure: This is a sponsored post through MomItForward. A meal was provided to me and all the guests attending. All opinions are my own

Chick-fil-A is at it again and just in time for the summer! Just when you thought there was no way their chicken could get any better, it did. They have a delicious line of grilled chicken, replacing the char-grilled chicken, with several new savory entrees.

I had a chance to invite 10 mom friends to attend a tasting at my local Chick-fil-a in Lionville, PA where we were then given a chance to sample all the new menu items that were introduced in early April. I have supported Chick-fil-A for a long time and to see how much the company has developed over the years is pretty amazing. For this new Grilled Chicken, Chick-fil-A invested $50 million to develop recipe and 11 years to develop a new grill. Look at the infographic for the reasons why:

Now that there are more people cutting down on gluten the option of having a grilled chicken versus a breaded chicken makes it easier for those with diet sensitivities. Although they do not call the grilled chicken, gluten-free, they call it gluten-friendly especially since it is served on a new multi-grain bun. The chicken also has not fillers or hormones and will probably be the first restaurant to have antibiotic-free chicken within 5 years.

As a group we also were able to go behind the scenes to see how all the chicken preparation is done and how careful the business is with separating the breaded chicken and new grilled chicken preparation. Want to check out what we sampled?

The Grilled Chicken Sandwich is a boneless, 100 percent pure breast meat chicken, marinated with a special blend of seasonings that includes the following: a blend of sea salt, lemon, garlic and savory herbs and grilled for a tender and juicy backyard-grilled taste. It is served on a new toasted, multigrain bun with green leaf lettuce and tomato and served with a side of Honey Roasted BBQ Sauce. It is priced starting at $4.29 with just 320 calories and 5 grams of fat, making it one of the very nutritious grilled entree.

I really liked it with or without the BBQ sauce. I have to admit that I like this marinated chicken over the char-grilled chicken they were serving because this has so much flavor and it is juicy and not dry at all. My toddlers even gobbled it up.

The Grilled Chicken Sandwich Clue same sandwich as above but with Applewood smoked bacon and a slice of Colby-Jack Cheese for a nice kick. It is priced starting at $5.49 and has 440 calories and 14 grams of fat.

Now the club originally had provolone as an option which the restaurant has been removed from the menu. The Pepper Jack, Cheddar, and Colby-Jack cheeses are all available. I liked the addition of the bacon but I could see ordering this sandwich without any cheese and just the bacon. I also really like the multi-grain bun. It is hearty and delicious.

Chick-fil-A Grilled Nuggets, which were first introduced in 2012 as a Kid’s Meal entrée, have been reinvented and offer the new grilled flavor in bite-sized pieces of pure boneless breast of chicken that are great as a meal or a snack. Customers can order Grilled Nuggets in 8-count (140 calories, 3 fat grams) or 12-count (200 calories, 4.5 fat grams) with their choice of dipping sauce. Grilled Nuggets are made without gluten-containing ingredients and are free of trans fats, with prices starting at $3.79 and $5.59.

I can't wait to offering these to my toddler. They actually do not really need a dipping sauce because the chicken is so flavorful.

My favorite of all the samples was the Grilled Market Salad because the chicken was replaced and it made for a super delicious, low-calorie salad that I want to have every day. I see myself ordering this salad because it has 23 grams of protein and only 200 calories! Yes.

While this salad is not the only option for healthier eating, the new grilled chicken options have allowed for even the wraps and chicken salads to be enhanced. If you did not know, Chick-fil-A provides with a meal calculator for those who are counting claories, carbs, protein and such. Check it out!

We finished out lunch with a nice cookie and an iced coffee which also rolled out around winter, if you did not know. Check it out because it will not disappoint!

Make sure to visit the new site devoted to all things on Grilled Love Website and the new grilled chicken. There are some funny items videos to watch.