Low Sodium Chick-Fil-A Style Grilled Nuggets
Satisfy your craving for Chick-Fil-A’s iconic grilled nuggets with this heart-healthy twist—Low Sodium Chick-Fil-A Style Grilled Nuggets. This quick and easy recipe marinates bite-sized chunks of tender chicken breast in a flavorful blend of skim milk and dill pickle juice, infusing every piece with tangy goodness. Coated in a flavorful medley of olive oil, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, and dried parsley, these nuggets are grilled to perfection in just minutes, delivering juicy, smoky bites with significantly less sodium. Perfect for health-conscious eaters and meal preppers alike, this recipe is ready in under 30 minutes and pairs beautifully with your favorite low-sodium dipping sauce. Enjoy the taste of your favorite fast-food favorite guilt-free and right at home!
Try SnapCalorie's FREE AI assisted nutrition tracking free in the App store or on Android.
Scan with your phone to download!
Ingredients
- 1 pound Chicken breasts
- 0.5 cup Skim milk
- 0.25 cup Dill pickle juice
- 1 tablespoon Olive oil
- 0.5 teaspoon Paprika
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 0.25 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 0.25 teaspoon Onion powder
- 0.25 teaspoon Dried parsley
- 1 can Nonstick cooking spray
Directions
Step 1
Cut the chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces, approximately 1 inch wide.
Step 2
In a medium bowl, combine the skim milk and dill pickle juice.
Step 3
Add the chicken pieces to the marinade and ensure each piece is well-coated.
Step 4
Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 20 minutes, preferably for up to an hour, to marinate the chicken.
Step 5
After marinating, remove the chicken from the fridge and drain the excess marinade.
Step 6
In a small bowl, mix the olive oil, paprika, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and dried parsley.
Step 7
Toss the drained chicken pieces with the spice mixture until evenly coated.
Step 8
Preheat a grill pan over medium-high heat and lightly coat with nonstick cooking spray.
Step 9
Add the chicken pieces to the pan in a single layer, making sure not to crowd them.
Step 10
Grill for about 4 minutes on each side or until the chicken is fully cooked and has defined grill marks.
Step 11
Remove the chicken from the grill and let it rest for a couple of minutes before serving to lock in the juices.
Step 12
Serve immediately and enjoy your low sodium grilled nuggets with your favorite low-sodium dipping sauce.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (852.9g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 2526.0 |
| Total Fat 190.5g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 6.7g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 1.3g | |
| Cholesterol 376.4mg | 0% |
| Sodium 1098.1mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 9.9g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 1.2g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 7.0g | |
| Protein 144.2g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 53.7IU | 0% |
| Calcium 228.2mg | 0% |
| Iron 4.1mg | 0% |
| Potassium 289.1mg | 0% |
Source of Calories