Description

Chick-fil-A Chicken Nuggets are crispy, juicy, and flavorful bite-sized pieces of chicken with a unique pickle juice marinade and seasoned coating. This homemade version lets you recreate the iconic taste of the fast-food favorite in your own kitchen, perfect for snacking, parties, or family meals.

Ingredients

2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
1 cup dill pickle juice
½ cup milk
1 large egg
1 cup all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons powdered sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon paprika
½ teaspoon black pepper
½ teaspoon garlic powder
Vegetable oil, for frying

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Instructions

Marinate Chicken: Place chicken pieces in a bowl and pour pickle juice over them. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to 1 hour.
Prepare Batter: In a separate bowl, whisk together milk and egg until combined.
Mix Dry Ingredients: In another bowl, combine flour, powdered sugar, salt, paprika, black pepper, and garlic powder.
Coat Chicken: Drain chicken from the marinade. Dip each piece in the milk-egg mixture, then dredge in the flour mixture, pressing to coat well.
Heat Oil: Heat vegetable oil in a deep skillet or fryer to 350°F (175°C).
Fry Nuggets: Fry chicken pieces in batches for 3-4 minutes until golden brown and cooked through. Avoid overcrowding the pan.
Drain and Serve: Remove nuggets and drain on paper towels. Serve warm with your favorite dipping sauces.

Notes

For a healthier option, bake nuggets at 400°F for 20-25 minutes, flipping halfway through.Add cayenne pepper or hot sauce to the flour mix for a spicy twist.Air fryer instructions: Cook at 400°F for 10-12 minutes, shaking halfway.Use gluten-free flour to make this recipe gluten-free.Substitute pickle juice with buttermilk or lemon juice for different marinade flavors.