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Copycat Chik-Fil-A Chicken Nuggets
Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 50 minutes
Servings: 12
Ingredients
3 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into chunks
1 cup dill pickle juice
1/2 cup whole milk
1 cup all-purpose flour ($0.15)
1 cup plain breadcrumbs
3 tbsp powdered sugar
1 tbsp garlic powder
2 tsp salt
2 tsp paprika
1 tsp baking powder
1 tsp black pepper
peanut oil*, for frying (at least 1" deep)
Instructions
Place chicken in a large ziploc bag and pour in the pickle juice and milk. Smoosh around to get all the chicken coated and let sit for 20 to 30 minutes.
Meanwhile, heat at least an inch deep of oil to 350 degrees F.
In a medium bowl, combine the flour, breadcrumbs, powdered sugar, garlic powder, paprika, baking powder, salt and pepper and mix thoroughly.
Drain the marinade from the chicken and discard. Dip each piece of chicken in the breadcrumb mixture, coating completely, and then carefully add to the fryer.
Cook in small batches so you do not decrease the temperature of the oil.
Fry for 3 to 5 minutes, until the chicken is a deep golden brown, then place chicken on a wire cooling rack to cool slightly. Keep cooking until all chicken is done. Enjoy!
Notes
*Peanut oil will give the same flavor of Chick Fil A chicken, but you can also use canola oil or vegetable oil if necessary.
Nutrition Info:
Calories: 226kcal | Carbohydrates: 19g | Protein: 27g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 74mg | Sodium: 886mg | Potassium: 480mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 216IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 37mg | Iron: 1mg