Copycat Chick-fil-A Nuggets and Chick-fil-A sauce
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Prep Time
20 mins
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Cook Time
20 mins
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Total Time
40 mins
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Servings
6 people
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Calories
600 kcal
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Course
Main Course, Dinner
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Cuisine
American
Copycat Chick-fil-A Nuggets and Chick-fil-A sauce
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These Chick-fil-a nuggets taste just like the real thing! They are perfectly crispy and salty with the slightest hint of sweetness. Pair them with the Chick-fil-a sauce and make the perfect family meal!
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Ingredients
Nugget Ingredients
- 2 pounds chicken breasts
- 2 cups flour
- 2 cups panko breadcrumbs
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon pepper
- 1 cup buttermilk
- ¼ cup pickle juice
- 1 egg
- oil for frying
Chick-fil-A Sauce
- 1/2 cup mayo
- 2 tsp prepared mustard
- 1 tsp lemon juice
- 2 Tbsp honey
- 1 Tbsp Smokey BBQ sauce
Instructions
- Dice the 2 pounds chicken breasts into 1-inch pieces. Heat 2 inches of Oil for frying in a large skillet, or heat a deep fryer if you have one.
- In a large bowl, whisk together 2 cups flour, 2 cups panko breadcrumbs, 2 teaspoons garlic powder, 1 teaspoon onion powder, 1 teaspoon salt and ½ teaspoon pepper. Set aside.
- Whisk together 1 cup buttermilk, ¼ cup pickle juice, and 1 egg Pour into a large ziplock bag, place the diced chicken into the bag, and seal it. Shake the bag to evenly coat the chicken in the liquid.
- Pull the chicken out of the bag a few pieces at a time and allow any excess liquid to drip off. Place the chicken into the breading bowl and toss to coat each piece evenly.
- Place the breaded chicken into the hot oil and fry for 6-8 minutes, turning occasionally to evenly cook. The chicken should be golden brown and cooked through completely, the internal temperature should reach 165 degrees fahrenheit.
- Remove the cooked pieces and place them on a paper towel lined plate to soak up any excess oil. Continue these steps with the remaining chicken until it is all cooked.
- Stir together the Chick-fil-A dipping sauce by combining 1/2 cup Mayo, 2 tsp Prepared Mustard, 1 tsp lemon juice, 2 Tbsp Honey, and 1 Tbsp Smokey BBQ sauce, and serve with the hot chicken nuggets.
Notes
- Updated on June 23, 2024
- Originally Posted on November 2, 2012
Nutrition Information
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Calories
600kcal
(30%)
Carbohydrates
57g
(19%)
Protein
42g
(84%)
Fat
21g
(32%)
Saturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
10g
Monounsaturated Fat
5g
Trans Fat
0.1g
Cholesterol
136mg
(45%)
Sodium
1079mg
(45%)
Potassium
742mg
(21%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
10g
(20%)
Vitamin A
172IU
(3%)
Vitamin C
2mg
(2%)
Calcium
108mg
(11%)
Iron
4mg
(22%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 600 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 600kcal | 30% |
| Carbohydrates | 57g | 19% |
| Protein | 42g | 84% |
| Fat | 21g | 32% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 10g | 59% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Trans Fat | 0.1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 136mg | 45% |
| Sodium | 1079mg | 45% |
| Potassium | 742mg | 16% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 10g | 20% |
| Vitamin A | 172IU | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 108mg | 11% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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