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Copycat Chick Fil A Nuggets Recipe

Chick Fil A Nuggets are crispy on the outside, tender and juicy inside and the perfect copycat recipe! Pair with homemade Chick Fil A Sauce!
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Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: chick fil a nuggets
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Chill Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 334kcal

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 1-2 pounds chicken breast boneless, skinless
  • 1 large egg
  • 3/4 cup milk or buttermilk
  • 3/4 cup dill pickle juice
  • 1 1/2 cups all purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 tablespoon powdered sugar
  • 1 1/2 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • peanut oil

Instructions

  • Combine egg, milk or buttermilk and pickle juice together in a bowl. Mix well. Add chicken nuggets and marinate in the fridge for 30 minutes – 1 hour.
  • Start heating peanut oil over medium-high heat until it’s 375 degrees. Combine flour with seasonings, cornstarch, and powdered sugar.
    Take chicken out of pickle juice and shake off excess. Coat with the flour mixture.
  • Fry Chick Fil A chicken nuggets in hot oil and drain on a paper towel. Serve and enjoy!

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Nutrition

Calories: 334kcal | Carbohydrates: 31g | Protein: 37g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.02g | Cholesterol: 131mg | Sodium: 1031mg | Potassium: 662mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 306IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 57mg | Iron: 2mg