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Copycat Chick-fil-A Nuggets

A plate of golden brown, crispy Copycat Chick-fil-A nuggets served with a dipping sauce.
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Make delicious, juicy chicken nuggets at home that taste just like Chick-fil-A. This recipe uses a pickle juice brine for tenderness and includes the signature dipping sauce.

Ingredients

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  • 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 1 cup dill pickle juice
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2/3 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
  • Peanut oil, for frying
  • For the Sauce:
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/4 cup BBQ sauce
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 1 tablespoon yellow mustard
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice

Instructions

  1. Place chicken pieces in a bowl and cover with pickle juice. Let marinate for at least 30 minutes, or up to 4 hours in the refrigerator.
  2. In a separate bowl, whisk together milk and egg.
  3. In a shallow dish, combine flour, powdered sugar, salt, pepper, paprika, garlic powder, and onion powder.
  4. Remove chicken from pickle juice and pat dry with paper towels.
  5. Dip each chicken piece into the milk mixture, then dredge in the flour mixture, ensuring each piece is well coated.
  6. Heat about 2 inches of peanut oil in a large skillet or Dutch oven to 350°F (175°C).
  7. Fry chicken in batches for 3-4 minutes per side, until golden brown and cooked through.
  8. Remove chicken from oil and drain on a wire rack.
  9. While chicken is frying, prepare the sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, BBQ sauce, honey, mustard, and lemon juice until smooth.
  10. Serve hot chicken nuggets with the dipping sauce.

Notes

  • For extra crispy nuggets, double-coat the chicken by dipping it in the milk mixture and flour mixture a second time.
  • You can adjust the sweetness of the sauce by adding more or less honey.
  • This recipe is great for meal planning, providing a cost-effective alternative to eating out.

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