A Brief History of The Chick-fil-A Cow

Brainerd Village

The cow is a special team member of the Chick-fil-A at Brainerd Village family. This is why we want to dedicate this blog to our Chick-fil-A Cow.

In 1995, a renegade cow, paintbrush in mouth, painted the three words "EAT MOR CHIKIN" on a billboard. From that day forward, the burger-eating landscape would forever be changed. These fearless cows, acting in enlightened self-interest, realized that when people eat chicken, they don't eat them. Today, the cows' herds have increased and their message reaches millions - on television, radio, the internet, and the occasional water tower. Needless to say, Chick-fil-A at Brainerd Village fully endorses and appreciates the monumental efforts made by our most beloved bovine friends.

1955: The cows commandeer their first billboard.

1997: The cows first appear on TV.

1998: The first cow calendar is created.

2000: The cows too their hooves into political arena.

2002: The cows think big and crate their first “giant wall” ad.

2006: The cows enter the big leagues.

2008: Climbing to new heights, the cows Paint their first water tower.

2009: The cows embrace the digital age and launch eatmorchikin.com

2010: The cows sound the alarm for new spicy chicken at Chick-fil-A.

2011: The cows prove to be social creatures, accruing over 500,000 Facebook fans.      

Chick-fil-A at Brainerd Village loves the cow. This is why we have a special day when we celebrate the awesomeness of the Chick-fil-A Cow.  So please join us this year on July 12, 2013 at Chick-fil-A at Brainerd Village to celebrate the cow. For one day only, black and white spots, cow bells and furry ears will be appropriate attire at Chick-fil-A Brainerd Village. In celebration of Cow Appreciation Day (an unofficial yet nationally recognized holiday), Chick-fil-A at Brainerd Village will award a FREE Meal (breakfast, lunch or dinner) to any customer who comes to one of our 1,600+ restaurants fully dressed as a cow, and a free entree for partial cow attire.

So now you know the history of the cow. At Chick-fil-A Brainerd Village you can always find the cow and if you don’t see the cow, well ask for it. You never know the cow might be in the back eating chicken. So every time you see the words "EAT MOR CHIKIN” think of Chick-fil-A at Brainerd Village.

Chick-fil-A at Brainerd Village

Chick-fil-A at Brainerd Village

5 ways to eat your Chick-fil-A sandwich at Chick-fil-A at Brainerd Village

This is the first time I have ever had a Chick-fil-A Chicken Sandwich. My tried and true is the Combo #5, 12 count with Polynesian sauce. I have never strayed from Combo #5 till now.

As I go back into the Chick-fil-A at Brainerd Village kitchen, to observe the team members make my chicken sandwich, I think to myself sarcastically, “How special of an experience could this be?” Turns out, it was a pleasant and worth while experience, full of knowledge I didn’t know that I needed to know.

This well needed knowledge is comprised of 9 steps to ensure customer satisfaction in the preparation of the chicken sandwich:

1.) The filets are delivered frozen.

2.) The filets are in the cooler for 8 hours to defrost.

3.) The filets are dipped in milk and seasoned batter (2 to 3 times).

4.) The filets are then put in the fryer for 4 minutes.

5.) The bun is checked for perfection (brown top and round).

6.) The bun is then buttered and lightly toasted to an even color.

7.) Two pickles are placed on the bottom bun.

8.) Filet is placed on second and the filet must cover the entire bun.

9.) The finished sandwich is put in a Chick-fil-A sandwich bag

Through this experience, I have come to appreciate the precise care that is taken in making a Chick-fil-A sandwich. On the menu, Chick-fil-A at Brainerd Village has pre-chosen 4 different ways one can enjoy their chicken sandwich: 1. toasted bun, filet, 2 pickles, 2. toasted bun, lettuce, tomato, American cheese, filet, 2 pickles, 3. toasted bun, spicy chicken filet, two pickles, and 4. toasted bun, lettuce, tomato, pepper jack cheese, spicy chicken filet, two pickles. The 5^th way to enjoy the Chick-fil-A chicken sandwich is to add or subtract items to one’s taste. For instance, I had a number 1 and added mayonnaise as my only condiment.  Wayne Epperson gets the combo #2 and only adds extra pickles because, “The chicken sandwich tastes so good I would hate to kill the flavor.” And, Mike Mackey likes to add Tabasco to his 

Chick-fil-A chicken sandwich and he brings his own sauce.

If you want to spice up your chicken sandwich besides getting the spicy chicken, I suggest adding one of their 6 sauces. I prefer the Chick-fil-A sauce and the Polynesian sauce, but there are enough choices to satisfy anyone’s palate. As we have discovered, there is a multitude of ways to enjoy a Chick-fil-A chicken sandwich.  So, be creative and eat up!

By

Lauren Ortiz

Chick-fil-A Chattanooga