Did you know you can easily make this fast food favorite at home? We have unlocked the secret recipe for Chick Fil A nuggets!
Course Main Course
Cuisine chicken, copycat
Keyword How to Make Copycat Chik Fil A Nuggets
Prep Time 2 hourshours
Cook Time 30 minutesminutes
Servings 4
Ingredients
2chicken breastscut into 2" pieces
1 1/2cupsdill pickle brine
1cupflour
1Tablespoonpowdered icing sugar
Salt and pepperto taste
1/2cupmilk
1egg
2cupspeanut oil
Instructions
Cut the chicken in nugget pieces and then place in the dill pickle brine. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or overnight.
In a shallow dish, combine the flour, powdered icing sugar, and seasoning. Set aside.In a second dish, combine the milk and egg.
Place the 2 cups of peanut oil in a heavy pot (like a Dutch oven) over medium heat. Dip each piece of chicken in the milk mixture, then dredge in the flour mixture.
When the oil is hot, add the nuggets 4-5 at a time and fry until golden, about 3-4 minutes.
Remove the nuggets from the oil and drain on a paper towel-lined plate. Repeat with all nuggets.