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Chick-fil-A Style Nuggets

Chick-fil-A Style Nuggets

Juicy, golden-brown chicken nuggets with a perfectly seasoned crunchy coating—served with creamy honey mustard for that iconic flavor!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Course Appetizer, Dinner, Lunch
Cuisine American, Copycat
Servings 4 servings
Calories 290 kcal

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowls
  • Tongs
  • Deep skillet or Dutch oven
  • Paper Towels

Ingredients
  

  • 2 boneless chicken breasts cut into bite-size pieces
  • 1/2 cup dill pickle juice
  • 1/4 cup milk
  • 1 egg
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 tbsp powdered sugar
  • 1/2 tsp paprika
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • vegetable oil for frying
  • honey mustard sauce for dipping

Instructions
 

  • Step 1: Soak chicken pieces in pickle juice for 30 minutes. Drain well.
  • Step 2: In one bowl, whisk together the egg and milk. In another, mix flour, powdered sugar, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
  • Step 3: Dip chicken into egg wash, then coat in flour mixture. Repeat for a thicker crust if desired.
  • Step 4: Heat oil to 350°F (175°C). Fry nuggets in batches, 3–4 minutes per side, until golden brown and fully cooked.
  • Step 5: Drain on paper towels. Serve hot with honey mustard or your favorite dipping sauce.

Notes

For extra flavor, let chicken marinate in pickle juice overnight. These nuggets also reheat well in an air fryer.

Nutrition

Calories: 290kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 25gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 620mgPotassium: 350mgSugar: 3gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 30mgIron: 1.5mg
Keyword Chick-fil-A nuggets, fried chicken nuggets, Honey Mustard
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