Description
These Almost Chick Fil-A Chicken Nuggets are a delicious copycat recipe that captures the essence of the beloved fast-food favorite. Crispy on the outside, tender on the inside, these nuggets are perfect for a family-friendly meal or game day snack.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken Nuggets:
- 1 ½ pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1 cup dill pickle juice
Batter:
- 1 large egg
- ½ cup milk
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon baking powder
Others:
- Vegetable oil, for frying
Instructions
- Marinate the Chicken: Place chicken pieces in a bowl or zip-top bag with the pickle juice. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, up to 4 hours. Drain and pat dry.
- Prepare Batter: Whisk together egg and milk. In a separate bowl, mix flour, powdered sugar, salt, pepper, paprika, garlic powder, and baking powder.
- Coat Chicken: Dip each chicken piece in the egg mixture, then dredge in the flour mixture until fully coated.
- Fry: Heat oil in a skillet to 350°F (175°C). Fry nuggets in batches for 3–4 minutes per side until golden brown. Drain on paper towels.
- Serve: Enjoy warm with dipping sauces.
Notes
- For a lighter version, air fry at 400°F (200°C) for 8–10 minutes, flipping halfway through and spraying lightly with oil.
- Serve with honey mustard or homemade Chick-fil-A sauce for the full experience.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6–8 nuggets
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 105mg
