Irresistibly Delicious Chick Fil A Nuggets
Recreate the crunchy, juicy flavors of Chick Fil A Nuggets in your own kitchen with this easy-to-follow recipe.
- Prep Time: 60 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 90 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free (with substitutions)
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1 cup dill pickle juice
- 1 large egg
- 1 cup milk
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon confectioners’ sugar
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon pepper
- Peanut oil or canola oil for frying
Instructions
- Marinate the chicken pieces in dill pickle juice for at least an hour.
- In a bowl, beat the egg and mix in the milk. In another dish, combine flour, confectioners’ sugar, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Dip marinated chicken in the egg-milk mixture, then dredge in the flour mixture.
- Heat oil in a deep pan to 350°F (175°C). Fry chicken pieces in batches for 3-5 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Transfer cooked nuggets to a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.
Notes
For a lighter option, consider baking the nuggets or using an air fryer.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 nuggets
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
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