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Chick-fil-A Nuggets (Copycat)
These Chick-fil-A style nuggets feature bite-sized chicken breast pieces marinated in egg and milk, breaded with a seasoned mixture of fine breadcrumbs, flour, powdered sugar, and spices, then fried in peanut oil until golden and crisp. The process yields tender, flavorful nuggets with a crispy exterior reminiscent of the fast-food original’s distinct texture and taste.
Prep Time
30 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Servings:
4
servings
Calories:
379 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 2 egg large
- 1 cup milk
- 1 pound chicken breast cut into 1" chunks
- 3/4 cup flour
- 3/4 cup breadcrumbs
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon white pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon chili powder
- 3 inches peanut oil
Instructions
- In a food processor, add the breadcrumbs and process until very fine.
- In a large ziplock bag or a bowl add the chicken pieces, the milk and the eggs and combine. (I usually just close the bag and squish it together)
- Put the chicken in the fridge for 15-20 minutes.
- In a large dutch oven fill it 3 inches deep with peanut oil and heat to 365-375 degrees (medium high heat until a piece dropped in immediately bubbles up but doesn’t burn quickly).
- Put the breadcrumbs, flour, powdered sugar, Kosher salt, white pepper, chili powder in a bowl and whisk together.
- Dredge the chicken pieces in the flour mixture and let dry for a few minutes.
- Fry in batches (avoid crowding them) until golden brown (2-3 minutes) and remove to a sheet pan.
- Don’t drain on paper towels, it’ll create steam and soften the nuggets.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
379kcal
(19%)
Carbohydrates
39g
(13%)
Protein
33g
(66%)
Fat
8g
(12%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Cholesterol
160mg
(53%)
Sodium
1502mg
(63%)
Potassium
595mg
(13%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
8g
(16%)
Vitamin A
290IU
(6%)
Vitamin C
1.3mg
(1%)
Calcium
128mg
(13%)
Iron
2.9mg
(16%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 379
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 379kcal | 19% |
| Carbohydrates | 39g | 13% |
| Protein | 33g | 66% |
| Fat | 8g | 12% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 160mg | 53% |
| Sodium | 1502mg | 63% |
| Potassium | 595mg | 13% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 8g | 16% |
| Vitamin A | 290IU | 6% |
| Vitamin C | 1.3mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 128mg | 13% |
| Iron | 2.9mg | 16% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.