All 26 of the recipes in the “Extra Helpings” cookbook were developed by Chick-fil-A chefs as well as their nonprofit partner organizations. Plus there are two special recipes that fans of the chain might be craving: Chick-fil-A’s coleslaw and chicken salad — which were once a part of the restaurant’s menu before Chick-fil-A discontinued them. Besides the Chick-fil-A special recipes, the cookbook also includes plenty of newly developed and chicken-inspired ideas, from chicken and egg breakfast casserole to chicken Alfredo pasta, and Southwest grilled mac & cheese.
According to a statement from Brent Fielder, Chick-fil-A’s senior director of corporate social responsibility, the cookbook’s release is meant to “inspire individuals to reimagine their extra food into new, delicious recipes,” and also to “spark conversations about the important issues of food insecurity and food waste.” 2023 marks 11 years of Shared Table, in which time the program has facilitated the donation of more than 23 million meals.
While this is an important milestone for the company, Fielder also emphasized in a press release provided to Daily Meal that Chick-fil-A is aware that “there is more work to be done.” To celebrate the launch of “Extra Helpings” the restaurant has also announced the donation of a combined $1 million to its seven Shared Table partner organizations, as well as to nonprofits Feeding America in the U.S. and Second Harvest in Canada.