Dairy-Free Homemade Chick-fil-A Nuggets
Recreate the iconic taste of everyone's favorite chicken nuggets at home with this Dairy-Free Homemade Chick-fil-A Nuggets recipe! Perfectly crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, these nuggets are marinated in dill pickle juice for that signature tang and fried to golden perfection. Featuring a simple dairy-free coating made with unsweetened almond milk, flour, and a flavorful blend of spices including paprika, garlic powder, and a hint of cayenne, this recipe is ideal for those avoiding dairy without compromising on flavor. Ready in just an hour and perfect for dipping into your favorite sauces, these irresistible nuggets are a family-friendly dinner idea or the ultimate game-day snack. Try this healthier, dairy-free twist on a fast-food classic!
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Ingredients
- 1 pound Boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 0.5 cup Dill pickle juice
- 0.5 cup Unsweetened almond milk
- 1 Large egg
- 1 cup All-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons Cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon Powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon Paprika
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Onion powder
- 0.25 teaspoon Cayenne pepper
- 2 cups Vegetable oil (for frying)
Directions
Step 1
Cut the chicken breasts into 1-inch cubes and place them into a bowl.
Step 2
Pour the dill pickle juice over the chicken pieces, ensuring they are well covered. Cover the bowl and marinate in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes, but no longer than 1 hour.
Step 3
After marinating, drain the pickle juice from the chicken and pat the chicken dry with paper towels.
Step 4
In a separate bowl, whisk together the unsweetened almond milk and egg.
Step 5
In another bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, cornstarch, powdered sugar, paprika, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and cayenne pepper.
Step 6
Heat the vegetable oil in a deep pan or skillet over medium-high heat until it reaches about 350°F (175°C).
Step 7
Dip each piece of chicken into the flour mixture, shake off excess, then dip into the almond milk mixture, and back into the flour mixture, ensuring they are well coated.
Step 8
Carefully place the coated chicken pieces into the hot oil, frying in batches to avoid overcrowding the pan.
Step 9
Fry each batch for 3-4 minutes until the nuggets are golden brown and cooked through.
Step 10
Remove the nuggets from the oil using a slotted spoon and place them on a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.
Step 11
Serve warm with your favorite dipping sauce.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (1373.8g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 5455.4 |
| Total Fat 497.4g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 74.1g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0.3g | |
| Cholesterol 571.6mg | 0% |
| Sodium 4276.1mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 121.8g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 5.7g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 9.6g | |
| Protein 161.5g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 89.5IU | 0% |
| Calcium 347.6mg | 0% |
| Iron 12.3mg | 0% |
| Potassium 1563.6mg | 0% |
Source of Calories