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RECIPES

Chick-fil-A Style Chicken Nuggets

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ingredients:

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2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces

1/2 cup pickle juice (for marinating)

1/4 cup milk

1 egg

1 cup all-purpose flour

2 tablespoons powdered sugar

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/2 teaspoon black pepper

Optional: 1/2 teaspoon paprika or garlic powder for extra flavor

Oil for frying (peanut oil is closest to original, but any neutral oil works)

 

Instructions:

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1. Marinate

Place chicken pieces in a bowl or ziplock bag with the pickle juice.

Marinate in the fridge for 30 minutes to 1 hour.

2. Prepare Egg Wash

In a bowl, whisk together milk and egg.

3. Mix the Coating

In another bowl, combine flour, powdered sugar, salt, pepper, and any optional seasonings.

4. Bread the Nuggets

Remove chicken from the pickle juice.

Dip each piece into the egg wash, then dredge in the flour mixture until well coated.

5. Fry

Heat oil in a deep pan to 350°F (175°C).

Fry nuggets in batches for 3–5 minutes, until golden brown and cooked through.

Drain on paper towels.

6. Serve

Serve hot with honey mustard, BBQ, or Chick-fil-A sauce!

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