Copycat Chick Fil A Chicken Nuggets
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
1 hr
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Total Time
1 hr 10 mins
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Servings
6 servings
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Calories
532 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Copycat Chick Fil A Chicken Nuggets
Description
This recipe begins by soaking chicken breast cubes in pickle juice for an hour, infusing tartness and tenderizing the meat. After draining, the chicken is dipped into a mixture of whole milk and egg to moisten the surface. It is then coated thoroughly with a dry blend of flour, powdered sugar, salt, and black pepper, which contributes to a slightly sweet and crisp crust.
Peanut oil is heated in a skillet to the proper temperature, tested by sizzling a pinch of flour. Nuggets are fried in batches for about 2-3 minutes until golden brown and cooked through. The oil is allowed to drain off on paper towels before serving.
The nuggets are designed to be served hot with a complementary dipping sauce like homemade Chick Fil A sauce. The marinade and powdered sugar in the coating distinguish this recipe from other fried chicken, providing a subtly sweet and tangy profile that matches the fast-food original.
Ingredients
- 2 chicken breast boneless cut into 2 inch cubes
- 1 cup pickle juice
- 1 cup milk whole
- 1 cup peanut oil
- 1 egg
- 1 cup flour
- 1 tbsp powdered sugar
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Using a large bowl, combine the pickle juice and chicken and let marinate for 1 hour and then drain well
- Using a large skillet, heat peanut oil up
- To test to see if the oil is ready, toss in a pinch of flour and if it sizzles, its ready
- In a large bowl, whisk milk and egg
- Add in chicken and gentle toss
- Add chicken to flour and powdered sugar. Toss in the flour mixture until coated
- Add a few pieces at a time of chicken into the oil
- fry chicken in oil for 2-3 minutes
- Place cooked chicken onto a plate of paper towels and let the oil drip off
- Serve with Homemade Chick Fil A Sauce.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 532 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 532kcal | 27% |
| Carbohydrates | 22g | 7% |
| Protein | 20g | 40% |
| Fat | 40g | 62% |
| Saturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Cholesterol | 80mg | 27% |
| Sodium | 707mg | 29% |
| Potassium | 365mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 130IU | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 0.9mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 57mg | 6% |
| Iron | 1.4mg | 8% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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