Copycat Chick-fil-A Nuggets
Crispy and juicy homemade chicken nuggets with a delightful Chick-fil-A twist, perfect for family dinners or gatherings.
- Prep Time: 60 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 75 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: None
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 cup dill pickle juice
- 1 cup milk
- 1 egg
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp paprika
- Oil for frying
Instructions
- Marinate the chicken in dill pickle juice for at least 1 hour or overnight.
- Mix milk and egg together in a bowl.
- Combine the flour, breadcrumbs, salt, pepper, and paprika in another bowl.
- Dip each chicken piece into the milk mixture.
- Coat the chicken pieces in the flour mixture.
- Heat oil in a deep skillet over medium-high heat.
- Fry the chicken pieces in batches until golden brown and fully cooked, about 3-4 minutes.
- Drain on paper towels before serving.
Notes
For a richer flavor, use buttermilk instead of milk. Fresh chicken and quality spices make a big difference.
Find it online: https://www.zaynkitchen.com/copycat-chick-fil-a-nuggets-recipe/