This copycat is just like the original. Those who tried these cannot even tell the difference! This is the best copycat recipe I’ve tried. You can make a bit of tweak as I did and I am pretty sure it’ll turn out amazing! A no-fuss, no secret ingredient, or anything fancy. All you need to know is to not forget to marinate the pieces of chicken in the pickle brine for at least 4 hours preferably overnight to keep the chicken moist and tender during frying. Make your favourite Chick Fil Nuggets at home and enjoy them any time!
Ingredients
1 c. Dill Pickle Juice
1 pound Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts
1 egg
1 c. Milk
1 1/2 c. Flour
3 tbsp Powdered Sugar
2 tsp Salt
1 1/2 tsp Pepper
1/2 tsp Paprika
Peanut Oil, or oil of choice for cooking
How to make Copycat Chick Fil A Nuggets
Step 1: Into about an inch pieces, cut the chicken. In a zippered bag, place the nuggets along with the pickle juice. Place in the fridge to marinate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
Step 2: In a large mixing bowl, whisk the milk and egg. Do this after marinating the chicken.
Step 3: Remove the chicken from the marinade, place it in the egg mixture, and discard the pickle juice. Toss to make sure the chicken pieces are well coated. Then, drain the excess.
Step 4: To approximately 375 degrees F heat the oil over medium-high heat.
Step 5: In the meantime, add the flour, powdered sugar, paprika, salt, and pepper in a Ziploc bag and shake to combine.
Step 6: To the Ziploc bag, add the chicken and shake to coat.
Step 7: Place the chicken in the hot oil and cook for about 3 to 4 minutes until brown and crispy. Once done, drain on paper towels and serve.
Ingredients
- 1 c. Dill Pickle Juice
- 1 pound Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts
- 1 egg
- 1 c. Milk
- 1 1/2 c. Flour
- 3 tbsp Powdered Sugar
- 2 tsp Salt
- 1 1/2 tsp Pepper
- 1/2 tsp Paprika
- Peanut Oil, or oil of choice for cooking
Instructions
Step 1: Into about an inch pieces, cut the chicken. In a zippered bag, place the nuggets along with the pickle juice. Place in the fridge to marinate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
Step 2: In a large mixing bowl, whisk the milk and egg. Do this after marinating the chicken.
Step 3: Remove the chicken from the marinade, place it in the egg mixture, and discard the pickle juice. Toss to make sure the chicken pieces are well coated. Then, drain the excess.
Step 4: To approximately 375 degrees F heat the oil over medium-high heat.
Step 5: In the meantime, add the flour, powdered sugar, paprika, salt, and pepper in a Ziploc bag and shake to combine.
Step 6: To the Ziploc bag, add the chicken and shake to coat.
Step 7: Place the chicken in the hot oil and cook for about 3 to 4 minutes until brown and crispy. Once done, drain on paper towels and serve.
