Copycat Chick Fil A Nuggets Recipe

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Copycat Chick Fil A Nuggets Recipe

Get the crispy, delicious copycat Chick Fil A nuggets without leaving the house. They taste just like the real thing!

Prep Time20

Cook Time5

Total Time25

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American

Servings: nuggets

Author: Kristyn Merkley

Ingredients

2 boneless skinless chicken breasts
½ cup milk
1 eggs
1 cup all-purpose flour
3 tablespoons powdered sugar
2 teaspoons salt
½ teaspoon pepper
vegetable oil

Instructions

Begin by cutting up your chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces.
Place oil in a medium pan and turn to medium heat.
From there add your milk and egg to a bowl and whisk together until combined. Set aside.
Pour your flour, powdered sugar, salt, and pepper into a gallon bag.
Add several chicken pieces to your milk/egg mixture until well coated and then throw the pieces into your gallon bag and shake until each piece is evenly coated.
Place chicken pieces in oil and cook for 5-7 minutes on each side or until golden brown.
Drain pieces onto paper towel and serve warm.

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Notes

Recipe Tips.

Cut the chicken into even, bite size pieces so everything cooks at the same rate.
Fry in batches and avoid crowding so the nuggets stay crisp.
Air fry. Preheat the air fryer to 400°F and lightly spray the air fryer basket. Working in batches, place nuggets in a single layer. Fry for 6-9 minutes, turning halfway.
Pickle Juice. Soak the chicken cubes in dill pickle juice for 20-30 minutes. Drain and proceed with the recipe.
Favorite dipping sauce: Chick Fil A Sauce, BBQ Sauce, Honey Mustard Sauce

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for 3-4 days, or in the freezer for up to 3 months. Reheat in the microwave, toaster oven, air fryer, or oven.

For more substitutions and tips, check out the full recipe post

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