Chick Fil A Nuggets
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Chick Fil A Nuggets
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You won't believe it! These homemade chick fil a nuggets taste just like the restaurant version!
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Ingredients
- 2 lbs. boneless, skinless chicken breasts or chicken tenderloins, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1 cup milk
- ½ cup dill pickle juice
- 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
- Peanut oil or vegetable oil, for frying
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup plain breadcrumbs
- 3 tablespoons powdered sugar
- 1 tablespoon kosher salt
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 2 teaspoons paprika
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- For serving: ketchup, honey mustard, Chick-Fil-A sauce, Polynesian sauce
Instructions
- In a large Ziploc bag or in a large bowl, combine the chicken, milk, and pickle juice. Toss to combine, and then refrigerate for at least 15 minutes or up to 24 hours.
- Add the eggs to the chicken mixture. Stir to combine.
- Place the flour, breadcrumbs, powdered sugar, salt, garlic powder, paprika, baking powder, onion powder, and black pepper in a dish.
- Pour oil to a depth of at least 1 ½ inches in a Dutch oven or deep fryer. Heat the oil over high heat until it reaches 360°F.
- Remove the chicken from the egg mixture, shaking off any excess. Dredge in the flour mixture, shaking off any excess. Let the chicken pieces dry on wire racks for 5-10 minutes.
- Working in batches, fry the chicken until it’s a deep golden brown, about 3 – 3 ½ minutes total (flipping halfway through if it’s not in a deep fryer). Adjust the heat to maintain an oil temperature of 350°F - 360°F. Transfer the chicken to a baking sheet and sprinkle with a little more salt.
Notes
- Give the breaded chicken time to rest (dry) for a few minutes while the oil heats. This will help the breading adhere to the meat when it cooks.
- Use a deep-fry thermometer to make sure that the oil reaches and stays at a consistent temperature of 350°F - 360°F. If you don't have a thermometer, no problem! Instead, when the oil is hot (but not smoking), add a drop of water to the pan -- if it sizzles, the oil is hot enough for the chicken. You want to maintain a fairly steady temperature as the chicken cooks, so don't overcrowd the pan with too many pieces at once (which will bring down the temperature).
- To ensure crispy chicken nuggets, keep the temperature of your oil at a steady 350°F - 360°F. If the oil is too cool, the chicken will absorb the oil and have a soggy texture when done.
- Never cover your warm fried chicken nuggets with foil. This traps steam and moisture, which will make the nuggets soggy. Instead, place them directly onto a baking sheet (not a wire rack) and leave them uncovered. Keep them warm in a 200°F oven (uncovered) while you finish frying the remaining batches.
Nutrition Information
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Serving
1/6 of the recipe
Calories
381kcal
(19%)
Carbohydrates
11g
(4%)
Protein
33g
(66%)
Fat
22g
(34%)
Saturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
6g
Monounsaturated Fat
9g
Trans Fat
0.02g
Cholesterol
97mg
(32%)
Sodium
758mg
(32%)
Potassium
655mg
(19%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
210IU
(4%)
Vitamin C
2mg
(2%)
Calcium
41mg
(4%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 381 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1/6 of the recipe | |
| Calories | 381kcal | 19% |
| Carbohydrates | 11g | 4% |
| Protein | 33g | 66% |
| Fat | 22g | 34% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 6g | 35% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Trans Fat | 0.02g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 97mg | 32% |
| Sodium | 758mg | 32% |
| Potassium | 655mg | 14% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 210IU | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 41mg | 4% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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