High Protein Chick-Fil-A Style Grilled Nuggets

Recreate your favorite fast-food indulgence at home with these **High Protein Chick-Fil-A Style Grilled Nuggets**—a healthy and flavorful twist on a classic. Marinated in tangy pickle juice and creamy milk, these bite-sized chicken breast pieces are infused with bold, savory flavor before being coated in a light egg white and olive oil wash. A perfectly balanced seasoning mix of paprika, garlic, onion, and pepper ensures every nugget packs a punch of smokiness and spice. Grilled to golden perfection in just minutes, these guilt-free nuggets are juicy, tender, and packed with protein, making them perfect for meal prep, family dinners, or post-workout refueling. Serve them hot, garnished with dill pickle relish for a zesty finish, and enjoy all the taste of your favorite fast food without leaving home. **High-protein grilled chicken nuggets**, **Chick-Fil-A inspired recipes**, and **healthy chicken dinner ideas** have never been this delicious!

Nutriscore Rating: 65/100

Prep Time:45 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:55 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1.5 lbs Chicken breast
• 0.5 cups Pickle juice
• 0.5 cups Milk
• 2 large Egg whites
• 2 tablespoons Olive oil
• 1 teaspoon Paprika
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
• 0.5 teaspoon Garlic powder
• 0.5 teaspoon Onion powder
• 1 tablespoon Dill pickle relish

Directions

Step 1

Cut the chicken breast into bite-sized chunks, aiming for uniform pieces to ensure even cooking.

Step 2

In a medium bowl, combine pickle juice and milk. Add the chicken pieces, cover with plastic wrap, and let it marinate in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes, or up to 4 hours for best results.

Step 3

In another bowl, whisk together the egg whites and olive oil until fully combined.

Step 4

In a separate small bowl, mix together paprika, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder.

Step 5

Once the chicken has marinated, remove it from the marinade and pat each piece dry with paper towels to remove excess moisture.

Step 6

Add the chicken pieces to the bowl with the egg white mixture, ensuring each piece is well coated.

Step 7

Sprinkle the seasoning mix over the chicken pieces, gently tossing to coat them evenly.

Step 8

Preheat a grill pan or non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Lightly grease the pan with a bit of olive oil to prevent sticking.

Step 9

Grill the chicken pieces in batches, ensuring not to overcrowd the pan, for about 3-4 minutes per side, or until they are golden brown and cooked through.

Step 10

Remove the cooked chicken from the pan and let rest briefly to allow the juices to redistribute.

Step 11

Serve the nuggets immediately, garnished with dill pickle relish for an added touch of flavor.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1042.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1367.2

Total Fat 55.5g	0%
Saturated Fat 11.8g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 6.1g
Cholesterol 596.1mg	0%
Sodium 6299.7mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 15.5g	0%
Dietary Fiber 1.7g	0%
Total Sugars 8.8g
Protein 202.8g	0%

Vitamin D 53.7IU	0%
Calcium 288.9mg	0%
Iron 4.7mg	0%
Potassium 2391.0mg	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: 36.4%

Protein: 59.1%

Carbs: 4.5%