Chick Fil-A Chicken Nuggets
Copycat Chick-fil-A Chicken Nuggets: tender, juicy chicken brined in pickle juice, tossed in a lightly sweet seasoned coating, and fried in peanut oil until golden and crispy.
Servings: 4
Ingredients
- 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup milk
- 1 cup dill pickle juice
- 1 whole large egg
- 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 Tablespoons powdered sugar
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1 teaspoon pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- Peanut Oil for frying
Instructions
- Trim and cut the chicken into bite sized pieces.2 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- Whisk egg, pickle juice, and milk together. Place chicken in milk mixture, and cover. Let stand for 1-2 hours in the fridge.1 cup milk, 1 cup dill pickle juice, 1 whole large egg
- Place 2 inches of oil into a deep pan. Heat over medium high heat until the oil is hot (375º F).Peanut Oil for frying
- In a zip-lock bag mix together flour, powdered sugar, salt, pepper and paprika. Remove chicken from milk mixture, and place in the flour mixture. Shake to coat.1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour, 2 Tablespoons powdered sugar, 2 teaspoons salt, 1 teaspoon pepper, 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- Put about 8 nuggets into the pan, be careful not to overcrowd. Cook for about 2-3 minute on each side, or until golden brown.
- Remove chicken and drain on a paper towel. You could place on a rack in a hot oven to keep them warm if you are making a lot of them.
- Serve with your favorite dipping sauce.
Notes
Air Fryer: Brine and coat the chicken as directed. Lightly spray with oil and air fry at 380°F for about 10 minutes, flipping halfway, until cooked through (165°F). Canola or vegetable oil can be used in place of peanut oil.
Nutrition
Calories: 345kcal | Carbohydrates: 39g | Protein: 26g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 102mg | Sodium: 1478mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 9g
