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The Best Homemade Chicken Nuggets (Chick Fil A Copycat Recipe!)

These homemade chicken nuggets are simple to make, kid-approved, and perfect for both lunchboxes and gatherings. Skip the drive through line at chick fil a and make this copycat version with sauce included, at home instead!

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 4 people
Course: Main Course , Appetizer , Snacks , Lunch , Dinner
Cuisine: American , International

Ingredients

for the chick-fil-a nuggets
  • 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 1 cup dill pickle juice
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1-2 tbsp powdered sugar more or less depending on your sweet preference
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • ½ tsp garlic powder
  • ½ tsp onion powder
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • peanut oil (or other frying oil)
for the chick-fil-a sauce
  • ⅓ cup mayonnaise
  • 2 tbsp honey
  • 2 tbsp BBQ sauce
  • 1 tbsp yellow mustard
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice

Instructions

for the chick-fil-a nuggets
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  1. Marinate Chicken: Combine chicken pieces and dill pickle juice in a bowl or sealable plastic bag, cover, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes (or up to overnight for extra flavor).
  2. Prepare Coating: In a separate bowl, whisk together milk and egg. In another bowl, mix flour, powdered sugar, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder; season with salt and pepper to taste.
  3. Coat Chicken: Remove chicken from pickle juice, and rinse. Dip each piece into the milk mixture, then dredge in the flour mixture, ensuring each piece is well-coated.
  4. Heat Oil: In a large skillet, heat about 1-inch of peanut oil over medium-high heat until it reaches 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  5. Fry Nuggets: Carefully place chicken pieces in the hot oil, frying in batches to avoid overcrowding. Cook for about 3-4 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and cooked through. Remove and drain on paper towels. 
for the chick-fil-a sauce
  1. Mix Ingredients: In a small bowl, combine mayonnaise, honey, mustard, bbq sauce, and lemon juice; season with salt and pepper to taste.
  2. Serve: Serve the chicken nuggets hot with the chick-fil-a sauce on the side for dipping. Enjoy!