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Copycat Chick-fil-A Nuggets

Skip the drive-thru and make your own Copycat Chick-fil-A nuggets right at home! All you need is some pickle juice to make them taste like the real thing.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings 4 servings

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 1 cup dill pickle juice
  • 1 1/2 cups milk, divided
  • Peanut oil for frying
  • 1 egg
  • 1 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 Tbsp powdered sugar
  • Salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions
 

  • To begin, cut boneless skinless chicken breasts into bite-size pieces. Add the chicken to a large bowl and add in the dill pickle juice and 1/2cup milk. Let the mix mixture sit for 30 minutes and marinate the chicken. Drain chicken.
  • Heat a fryer or dutch oven over medium heat and fill with peanut oil or vegetable oil, about 2 inches.
  • In a large bowl combine 1 cup milk and a large egg. Add the marinated chicken and toss gently to coat, draining off the excess egg mixture if needed.
  • In a gallon-size bag or a large bowl, whisk together the breading, which consists of all-purpose flour, garlic powder, kosher salt, black pepper, and powdered sugar. Add in the chicken and mix, tossing the flour mixture to coat.
  • Working in batches to prevent the chicken from crowding, add chicken to the hot oil and cook until brown and crispy, about 3-4 minutes. Remove from the oil using a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels. Repeat with the remaining chicken and serve.

Nutrition

Calories: 451kcalCarbohydrates: 62gProtein: 38gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0.02gCholesterol: 124mgSodium: 128mgPotassium: 538mgFiber: 2gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 300IUCalcium: 90mgIron: 3.6mg