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Chick-fil-A Nuggets Recipe

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Prep Time 40 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 1 cup dill pickle juice
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • 1 egg
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 tbsp powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp salt
  • ½ tsp black pepper
  • ½ tsp celery salt
  • Peanut oil, for frying (about 2 to 3 cups)

Method
 

  1. Combine the pickle juice and milk, add the chicken pieces, and marinate in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
  2. Whisk the flour, powdered sugar, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, pepper, and celery salt together in a shallow bowl. Beat the egg into ½ cup of the leftover marinade (or fresh milk) in a separate bowl.
  3. Dredge each piece in the egg mixture then press firmly into the flour on all sides. Rest on a wire rack for 5 minutes.
  4. Heat the peanut oil in a heavy pot to 350°F (175°C). Fry in batches of 8 to 10 pieces for 3 to 4 minutes, turning once, until deep golden and 165°F (74°C) internal temperature.
  5. Transfer to a wire rack, pile onto a serving plate, scatter pickle chips over the top, and serve immediately with dipping sauce on the side.

Notes

The 30-minute pickle juice marinade is worth planning around. If you have an hour, use it. Leftovers reheat best in the oven at 400°F (200°C) on a wire rack rather than in the microwave, which makes the coating go limp.