Chicken Nuggets Recipe
Skip the drive-through and make these copycat Chick Fil A Chicken Nuggets at home, paired with a homemade Chick Fil A Sauce. These crispy, flavorful nuggets are a perfect treat for any day!
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
For the Chicken Nuggets:
- 3 lbs. boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into chunks
- 1 cup dill pickle juice
- ½ cup whole milk
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup plain breadcrumbs
- 3 tbsp powdered sugar
- 1 tbsp garlic powder
- 2 tsp salt
- 2 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp black pepper
- peanut oil*, for frying (at least 1″ deep)
Instructions
- Marinate the Chicken: Place chicken in a large zip-close bag, add pickle juice and milk, coat well, and let sit for 20-30 minutes.
- Preheat Oil: Heat oil to 350 degrees F.
- Prepare Breadcrumb Mixture: Combine flour, breadcrumbs, powdered sugar, garlic powder, paprika, baking powder, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
- Dredge and Fry: Drain marinade, coat chicken in breadcrumb mixture, and fry in batches for 3-5 minutes until golden brown.
- Cool and Serve: Place fried chicken on a wire rack to cool slightly before serving.
Notes
- *Peanut oil gives the iconic Chick Fil A flavor, but canola or vegetable oil can be used.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 226 kcal
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 886mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 74mg
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