Dairy-Free Chick-fil-A Style Chicken Nuggets

Experience the irresistible flavor of Dairy-Free Chick-fil-A Style Chicken Nuggets—crispy, golden bites of perfection made without any dairy. This recipe uses marinated chicken breast in a tangy blend of dill pickle juice and unsweetened almond milk to achieve ultra-tender results with a signature flavor twist. Coated in a seasoned flour mixture, spiced with paprika and cayenne, these nuggets are fried to a crunchy, golden-brown finish that rivals your fast-food favorite. Perfect for those with dietary restrictions, this homemade alternative is simple, satisfying, and ready to serve in just over an hour. Pair these crowd-pleasers with your favorite dipping sauce and make it a meal the whole family will crave!

Nutriscore Rating: 62/100

Prep Time:60 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:75 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 pound chicken breast
• 1 cup dill pickle juice
• 1 cup unsweetened almond milk
• 1 large egg
• 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 0.25 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 2 tablespoons cornstarch
• 2 cups vegetable oil

Directions

Step 1

Cut the chicken breast into bite-sized pieces, about 1-inch cubes.

Step 2

In a medium-sized bowl, combine the dill pickle juice and unsweetened almond milk. Submerge the chicken pieces in this mixture, cover, and refrigerate for 30 to 60 minutes. This marination helps tenderize the chicken and infuses it with flavor.

Step 3

In a separate bowl, whisk the egg and set aside.

Step 4

In another bowl, mix together the flour, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, black pepper, cayenne pepper, and cornstarch.

Step 5

After marination, drain the chicken and discard the marinade.

Step 6

Dip each piece of chicken in the beaten egg, ensuring they are fully coated, then dredge in the flour mixture. Press the flour mixture onto the chicken to create a thick coating.

Step 7

Heat the vegetable oil in a deep skillet or frying pan over medium-high heat until the temperature reaches 350°F (175°C).

Step 8

Carefully add the coated chicken pieces to the skillet in batches, avoiding overcrowding the pan. Fry each batch for about 5-6 minutes, turning halfway through, until the nuggets are golden brown and cooked through.

Step 9

Use a slotted spoon to transfer the cooked nuggets to a plate lined with paper towels to drain excess oil.

Step 10

Serve the dairy-free nuggets warm with your favorite dipping sauce.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1642.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	5122.2

Total Fat 444.7g	0%
Saturated Fat 65.9g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 271.7g
Cholesterol 576.1mg	0%
Sodium 5752.6mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 165.7g	0%
Dietary Fiber 8.3g	0%
Total Sugars 3.7g
Protein 155.9g	0%

Vitamin D 128.8IU	0%
Calcium 606.7mg	0%
Iron 13.9mg	0%
Potassium 1881.2mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 75.7%

Protein: 11.8%

Carbs: 12.5%