Copycat Chick fil A Nuggets
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4.9
216 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Marinating Time
30 mins
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Total Time
1 hr
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Servings
40 nuggets
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Calories
297 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Copycat Chick fil A Nuggets
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Copycat Chick-fil-A nuggets might even taste better than the real thing! We've used Chick-fil-A's own nutrition information to turn their commercial recipe into something you can easily make at home. Marinated and fried chicken pieces are served with that addicting sauce for an at-home copycat of your favorite meal!
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Ingredients
Wet Ingredients
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts about 2 pounds
- 2 cups milk or buttermilk
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1 teaspoon M.S.G. optional
- 1 large egg lightly beaten
Dredging Mixture
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
- 2 teaspoons paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon M.S.G optional
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
For Frying
- 2 to 4 cups peanut oil
Instructions
- Cut chicken breasts into 1-inch cubes (nugget-sized pieces). In a large mixing bowl, whisk together milk, egg, salt, and M.S.G. (if using). Add in nugget pieces and toss to combine. Cover and refrigerate 30 minutes or up to 2 hours.
- When ready to cook, pour enough peanut oil into a large skillet to cover the bottom with 2 inches of oil. Heat peanut oil to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and monitor temperature.
- Make the dredging mixture by combining flour, powdered sugar, paprika, salt, black pepper, M.S.G. (if using), and baking soda in a shallow bowl or gallon-sized resealable plastic bag.
- Remove the chicken breast pieces from the fridge. Remove chicken pieces from milk mixture and tap off excess liquids.
- Working in small batches, toss the chicken breast pieces in the dredging mixture to coat. Place on a wire rack until ready to fry.
- Fry chicken in peanut oil in small batches for 4 to 5 minutes, until chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit. Use a slotted spoon or tongs to remove nuggets from oil and transfer to a paper towel lined plate to drain. Serve hot.
Notes
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup plain barbecue sauce
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons yellow mustard
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/8 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 tablespoon distilled white vinegar
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, barbecue sauce, sugar, mustard, and garlic powder until smooth.
- Add in vinegar, cider vinegar, and lemon juice and whisk until well combined. Cover and store in fridge.
Nutrition Information
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Serving
8nuggets
Calories
297kcal
(15%)
Carbohydrates
21g
(7%)
Protein
28g
(56%)
Fat
11g
(17%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
94mg
(31%)
Sodium
1089mg
(45%)
Potassium
477mg
(14%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
324IU
(6%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
24mg
(2%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 40nuggets
Amount Per Serving
Calories 297 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 8nuggets | |
| Calories | 297kcal | 15% |
| Carbohydrates | 21g | 7% |
| Protein | 28g | 56% |
| Fat | 11g | 17% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 94mg | 31% |
| Sodium | 1089mg | 45% |
| Potassium | 477mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 324IU | 6% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 24mg | 2% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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4.9
216 reviews
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