Chick Fil A Nuggets Recipe
Chick fil a nuggets without leaving the house! These delicious little nuggies can be yours any day of the week with our yummy copycat recipe!
Servings 16 nuggets
Calories 32kcal
Ingredients
- 4 breasts boneless skinless chicken cut into bite-size pieces
- 1½ cups milk whole milk
- ½ cup dill pickle juice
- 1 sleeve buttery crackers like Townhouse or Ritz (about 30 crackers)
- 1½ cups breadcrumbs unseasoned
- ½ cup all purpose flour
- 1½ teaspoon paprika
- 1½ teaspoon ground black pepper
- 2 teaspoons salt
- ½ cup powdered sugar also called confectioners sugar
- oil for frying our preference is peanut oil, but any vegetable oil will work
Instructions
- Add milk, pickle juice, then chicken pieces to a large bowl. Stir to mix well, making sure chicken is covered in brine. Cover and refrigerate at least 1 hour and as long as 3 hours.
- When chicken is finished marinating, pulse crackers, breadcrumbs, flour, paprika, salt, pepper, and powdered sugar in a food processor.
- Coat nuggets in breading mixture (either by dredging or by adding to a gallon bag and tossing) and working in batches, fry in peanut oil over medium high heat (about 350°F) until cooked through and golden brown on all sides.
- Remove nuggets to rest on an absorbent towel or paper towel for 2 - 3 minutes before serving.
Notes
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Nutrition
Serving: 1mini | Calories: 32kcal