Chick Fil A Nuggets are famous for a reason. Made with Chicken Breast, Spices and Pickle Juice as well as a secret and unexpected (well in my world anyway) ingredient that adds sweetness. These Nuggets are served with a Honey Mustard dipping sauce that is equally as delicious as the nuggets.

Chick Fil A Nuggets

These Nuggets are deliciously moist with a crunchy coating but sadly I live quite a distance from Chick Fil A, so whilst I don’t have to contend with the long queues, I also would need to board a flight to get my hands on the nuggets.

So for me, the only option is to make them at home.

The Chicken in this recipe is marinaded in pickle juice. I do this with many Burger recipes and Fried Chicken too. It adds flavour but also keeps the Breast moist.

There is contradicting information out there with regards to the addition/non addition of Dill Pickle Juice.

Some use it and others don’t. I actually love the flavour of it so I add it in.

In the absence of Pickle Juice, I would recommend Buttermilk or just the Milk with a dash of Lemon Juice which will have a similar effect.

This is a copycat recipe of the famous Chicken Nuggets and they taste pretty good!

Ingredients in Chick Fil A Nuggets

There are a few ingredients needed in this recipe and these are:

• Boneless Skinless Chicken Breast
• Dill Pickle Juice
• Milk
• Egg
• Plain Flour
• Garlic Powder
• Paprika
• Red Chilli Powder
• Salt & Pepper
• Icing Sugar – The secret ingredient that lends a hint of sweetness
• Oil – Peanut Oil or Veg Oil

How To Make Chick Fil A Nuggets

Firstly we marinade the Chicken Breast in in a mixture of Milk and Pickle Juice.

30 mins to 24 hours is great to help tenderise the Chicken.

Then add the Egg into the mixture.

Combine Flour and Spices in a plate and dip the Nuggets into it.

Then fry till golden brown.

Drain the Chicken on a wire rack.

Honey Mustard Dipping Sauce

To make the sauce, combine:

• Mayonnaise – 4 tbsp
• Honey – 1.5 tbsp
• Lemon Juice – 1 tsp
• Mustard – 1 tbsp
• Seasoning

in a bowl and which together. Place into the fridge.

This sauce keeps well in a container with a lid in the fridge for at least 2 weeks.

Storage

How To Freeze Chicken Nuggets:

Once the Chicken Nuggets are cooled, pop them into a freezer bag and freeze for up to 3 months.

To Reheat in the Oven:

• OVEN: Bake in a single layer at 190 C/Gas Mark 5 for 15 minutes until crisp and hot all the way through.
• AIR FRYER: Pop in the air fryer at 190 C for 8 to 12 minutes, turning midway, until hot all the way through and crisp on the outside.

Tips for frying Chick Fil A Nuggets

As tempting as it is, don’t be tempted to crowd the oil with ALLLL the Chicken. It will drop the temperature of the Oil meaning you will end up with soggy Chicken with no coating.

Remove fried Chicken on to a wire cooling rack not tissues. Tissues steam the Chicken and will make the crispy coating soggy.

MORE FRIED CHICKEN RECIPES:

Air fryer Boneless Chicken Breast

Buttermilk Chicken Burger

Chicken Tenderloin

Chicken Pakora

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Chick Fil A Nuggets

Chick Fil A Nuggets are famous for a reason. Made with Chicken Breast, Spices and Pickle Juice as well as a secret and unexpected (well in my world anyway) ingredient that adds sweetness. These Nuggets are served with a Honey Mustard dipping sauce that is equally as delicious as the nuggets.

Course Dinner, Lunch

Cuisine American

Keyword Chick fil a nuggets, Chicken nuggets

Prep Time 35 minutes

Cook Time 5 minutes

Total Time 40 minutes

Servings 4

Calories 322 kcal

Author Safira

Ingredients

• 1 lb Chicken Breast cut into chunks
• 125 ml Milk
• 125 ml Dill Pickle Juice
• 1 Egg
• 150 g Plain Flour
• 1 tbsp Icing Sugar
• 1 tsp Paprika
• 1/2 tsp Red Chilli Powder Optional
• 1 tsp Garlic Powder
• 1 tsp Salt
• 1 tsp Black Pepper
• Oil

Instructions

1. Combine Chicken, Milk and Dill Pickle Juice in a large bowl.

2. Cover and place in the fridge for 30 mins to 2 hours.

3. Add Egg to the same bowl and mic through.

4. Heat Oil.

5. Combine Flour, Sugar, Paprika, Red Chilli Powder, Garlic Powder, Salt and Pepper in a plate and mix evenly.

6. Dip the Chicken into the Flour mixture. Check that the Oil is hot.

7. Fry in batches for 3 - 4 minutes till golden and crispy and transfer to a wire rack.

Recipe Notes

Honey Mustard Dipping Sauce

To make the sauce, combine:

• Mayonnaise - 4 tbsp
• Honey - 1.5 tbsp
• Lemon Juice - 1 tsp
• Mustard - 1 tbsp
• Seasoning

in a bowl and which together. Place into the fridge.

This sauce keeps well in a container with a lid in the fridge for at least 2 weeks.

Storage

How To Freeze Chicken Nuggets:

Once the Chicken Nuggets are cooled, pop them into a freezer bag and freeze for up to 3 months.

To Reheat in the Oven:

• OVEN: Bake in a single layer at 190 C/Gas Mark 5 for 15 minutes until crisp and hot all the way through.
• AIR FRYER: Pop in the air fryer at 190 C for 8 to 12 minutes, turning midway, until hot all the way through and crisp on the outside.

Tips for frying Chick Fil A Nuggets

As tempting as it is, don't be tempted to crowd the oil with ALLLL the Chicken. It will drop the temperature of the Oil meaning you will end up with soggy Chicken with no coating.

Remove fried Chicken on to a wire cooling rack not tissues. Tissues steam the Chicken and will make the crispy coating soggy.

Nutrition Facts

Chick Fil A Nuggets

Amount Per Serving

Calories 322 Calories from Fat 45

% Daily Value*

Fat 5g8%

Saturated Fat 2g13%

Trans Fat 1g

Polyunsaturated Fat 1g

Monounsaturated Fat 2g

Cholesterol 117mg39%

Sodium 1211mg53%

Potassium 542mg15%

Carbohydrates 35g12%

Fiber 1g4%

Sugar 4g4%

Protein 31g62%

Vitamin A 187IU4%

Vitamin C 3mg4%

Calcium 60mg6%

Iron 2mg11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.