Copycat Chick-fil-A Nuggets

Total Time Prep: 20 min. + marinating Cook: 5 min./batch
Yield 8 servings
Test Kitchen Approved
These copycat Chick-fil-A nuggets taste just like the real thing without going out or ordering in. Nuggets are best when hot and fresh, and straight from the pan is freshest of all.

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 1 tablespoon dill pickle juice
  • 1/2 cup cornstarch
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1 large egg white
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • DIPPING SAUCE:
  • 1/4 cup Dijon mustard
  • 3 tablespoons barbecue sauce
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • Oil for frying

Directions

  1. Place chicken and pickle juice in a bowl; toss to coat. Let sit at room temperature for 30 minutes. Meanwhile, combine the next 8 ingredients to form a thick batter. Add batter to the chicken mixture and toss to coat.
  2. For dipping sauce, combine mustard, barbecue sauce and honey; set aside.
  3. In a deep skillet or electric skillet, heat 1 inch oil to 375°. Fry chicken pieces, a few at a time, until browned and juices run clear, 1-2 minutes on each side. Drain on paper towels. Serve with sauce.

Nutrition Facts

1 serving: 307 calories, 16g fat (2g saturated fat), 63mg cholesterol, 514mg sodium, 14g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 0 fiber), 24g protein.

I developed this recipe to mimic Chick-fil-A chicken nuggets. I knew I had a winner the first time I made them because the whole family fought over who got the last one! —Jeni Pittard, Statham, Georgia
Recipe Creator

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