Chili’s is expanding its Big Crispy chicken sandwich lineup with a new Chicken Parm Big Crispy, bringing together crispy fried chicken, Fried Mozzarella and marinara sauce. The new sandwich is scheduled to launch nationwide on October 20, 2026, for a limited time.
The restaurant chain first introduced the sandwich on October 13 at participating locations in Florence, Kentucky; Rome, Georgia; and Venice, Florida. The limited early rollout gave customers in those three U.S. cities the first opportunity to try the new menu item ahead of its nationwide release.
What Is the Chicken Parm Big Crispy?
The Chicken Parm Big Crispy combines two established Chili’s menu favorites: its Big Crispy fried chicken sandwich and its Fried Mozzarella. Marinara sauce completes the chicken parmesan-inspired combination, creating a sandwich built around crunchy chicken, mozzarella and a savory tomato-based sauce.
Rather than introducing an entirely different chicken sandwich base, Chili’s is building on its existing Big Crispy offering with additional cheese and sauce. The combination gives the restaurant a new way to incorporate chicken parmesan flavors into its popular sandwich lineup.
What Comes With the New Chili’s Sandwich?
According to Chili’s launch announcement, the Chicken Parm Big Crispy is served with French fries and white cheddar mac and cheese. The meal also includes marinara sauce and Chili’s house-made ranch for dipping.
The combination brings several familiar comfort-food sides together with the sandwich. However, customers should confirm availability and serving details with their local restaurant, as menu offerings and prices can vary by location.
When Will the Chicken Parm Big Crispy Be Available?
Chili’s has announced a nationwide launch for October 20, 2026. Before that date, the sandwich was made available at selected restaurants in Florence, Kentucky; Rome, Georgia; and Venice, Florida, beginning October 13.
Customers outside those three cities will be able to ask for the new sandwich at participating Chili’s locations starting October 20. The company’s announcement states that guests should request it through a Chili’s team member.
The sandwich is being introduced as a limited-time offering. Chili’s has not specified in its launch announcement how long the item will remain available or provided a single nationwide menu price.
Chili’s Big Crispy Lineup Continues to Grow
The new sandwich follows the introduction of Chili’s Big Crispy chicken sandwich lineup in April 2026. According to the company, the number of chicken sandwiches sold per restaurant per day had increased by 175% by the end of its fourth fiscal quarter in June 2026, compared with the period before the Big Crispy launch.
That figure measures the chain’s reported daily chicken sandwich sales per restaurant, rather than a 175% increase in total restaurant sales. The new Chicken Parm Big Crispy builds on that momentum by combining the established sandwich format with Fried Mozzarella and marinara sauce.
What Customers Should Know Before Visiting
The Chicken Parm Big Crispy is scheduled to arrive at Chili’s locations nationwide on October 20, 2026, for a limited time. The advertised combination includes crispy chicken, Fried Mozzarella, marinara sauce, French fries, white cheddar mac and cheese, and dipping sauces.
Because the launch announcement does not establish a nationwide price or an end date, customers should check with their local Chili’s restaurant for current pricing, availability and ordering details before visiting.