Copycat Chick-fil-A Nuggets
Make crispy, juicy Copycat Chick-fil-A Nuggets at home with this easy recipe! These nuggets are tender, perfectly seasoned, and served with homemade Chick-fil-A sauce.
Ingredients
For the Chicken Nuggets:
- 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts (cut into 1-inch pieces)
- ½ cup dill pickle juice
- ½ cup whole milk
- 1 large egg
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon baking powder
- 1 cup peanut oil for frying
For the Copycat Chick-fil-A Sauce:
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon yellow mustard
- 1 tablespoon BBQ sauce
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine chicken pieces and pickle juice. Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes to 1 hour. Drain and pat dry.
- In one bowl, whisk milk and egg. In another, mix flour, powdered sugar, salt, pepper, paprika, garlic powder, and baking powder.
- Dip each piece of chicken into the milk mixture, then dredge in the flour mixture, making sure to coat evenly.
- Heat peanut oil in a deep skillet or pot to 350°F (175°C). Fry the nuggets in batches for 3-4 minutes per side, until golden brown. Drain on paper towels.
- In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, honey, mustard, BBQ sauce, and lemon juice until smooth.
- Serve the crispy, golden nuggets warm with homemade Chick-fil-A sauce!
Notes
- Don’t skip the pickle juice marinade – It makes the chicken extra tender.
- Powdered sugar in the breading adds a subtle sweetness, just like Chick-fil-A’s.
- For extra crispy nuggets, double-coat the chicken in the flour mixture.
- Serve with waffle fries to complete the meal!