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Chick-fil-A Style Nuggets

Chick-fil-A Style Nuggets

Juicy, golden-brown chicken nuggets with a perfectly seasoned crunchy coating—served with creamy honey mustard for that iconic flavor!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Appetizer, Dinner, Lunch
Cuisine: American, Copycat
Calories: 290
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 boneless chicken breasts cut into bite-size pieces
  • 1/2 cup dill pickle juice
  • 1/4 cup milk
  • 1 egg
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 tbsp powdered sugar
  • 1/2 tsp paprika
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • vegetable oil for frying
  • honey mustard sauce for dipping

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowls
  • Tongs
  • Deep skillet or Dutch oven
  • Paper Towels

Method
 

  1. Step 1: Soak chicken pieces in pickle juice for 30 minutes. Drain well.
  2. Step 2: In one bowl, whisk together the egg and milk. In another, mix flour, powdered sugar, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
  3. Step 3: Dip chicken into egg wash, then coat in flour mixture. Repeat for a thicker crust if desired.
  4. Step 4: Heat oil to 350°F (175°C). Fry nuggets in batches, 3–4 minutes per side, until golden brown and fully cooked.
  5. Step 5: Drain on paper towels. Serve hot with honey mustard or your favorite dipping sauce.

Nutrition

Calories: 290kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 25gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 620mgPotassium: 350mgSugar: 3gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 30mgIron: 1.5mg

Notes

For extra flavor, let chicken marinate in pickle juice overnight. These nuggets also reheat well in an air fryer.

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