Chick-fil-A Style Chicken Nuggets
Recreate the magic of your favorite fast-food treat with these irresistible Chick-fil-A Style Chicken Nuggets! Featuring tender, bite-sized pieces of chicken breast marinated in tangy dill pickle juice for ultimate juiciness, these nuggets are coated in a perfectly seasoned flour mix with a hint of powdered sugar for that signature touch of sweetness. Fried to golden-brown perfection, each nugget is crisp on the outside and melt-in-your-mouth tender on the inside. Ready in just over an hour, this homemade recipe brings the iconic taste of Chick-fil-A nuggets straight to your kitchen, perfect for dinner, game nights, or snack time. Pair them with your favorite dipping sauces for the ultimate crowd-pleaser meal that’ll keep everyone coming back for more!
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Ingredients
- 1 pound chicken breast
- 1 cup dill pickle juice
- 1 cup milk
- 1 large egg
- 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
- 0.5 teaspoon onion powder
- 2 cups canola oil
Directions
Step 1
Cut the chicken breast into bite-sized pieces, approximately 1-inch squares.
Step 2
Place the chicken pieces in a medium bowl, pour the dill pickle juice over the pieces, cover, and let marinate in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes, up to 1 hour.
Step 3
In a separate bowl, beat together the milk and egg until well combined.
Step 4
In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, powdered sugar, salt, black pepper, paprika, garlic powder, and onion powder.
Step 5
Remove the marinated chicken pieces from the refrigerator and drain them well.
Step 6
Dip each chicken piece into the milk and egg mixture, then dredge it in the seasoned flour mixture, ensuring each piece is well coated.
Step 7
Heat the canola oil in a deep skillet or pot over medium-high heat until it reaches 350°F (175°C).
Step 8
Working in batches, fry the chicken nuggets in the hot oil for about 3-4 minutes per side, or until the nuggets are golden brown and cooked through.
Step 9
Use a slotted spoon to transfer the cooked nuggets to a paper towel-lined plate to drain any excess oil.
Step 10
Serve the nuggets hot with your choice of dipping sauces.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (1648.0g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 5674.1 |
| Total Fat 479.6g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 39.0g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 117.7g | |
| Cholesterol 631.6mg | 0% |
| Sodium 6916.8mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 175.1g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 7.8g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 30.0g | |
| Protein 162.5g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 161.1IU | 0% |
| Calcium 484.3mg | 0% |
| Iron 13.3mg | 0% |
| Potassium 2157.4mg | 0% |
Source of Calories