Chick fil A Nuggets

Chick fil A Nuggets

The homemade version of Chick-fil-A nuggets could be even more delicious than the original! By following Chick-fil-A's nutritional details, we've transformed their commercial recipe into a simple dish that you can prepare in your own kitchen. These marinated and fried chicken bites are accompanied by the irresistible sauce to recreate your beloved meal at home!

Wet Ingredients 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts about 2 pounds

2 cups milk or buttermilk

2 teaspoons salt

1 teaspoon M.S.G. optional

1 large egg lightly beaten

Dredging Mixture

1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour2 tablespoons powdered sugar2 teaspoons paprika1 teaspoon salt1 teaspoon black pepper

1 teaspoon M.S.G optional1/2 teaspoon baking soda

For Frying

2 to 4 cups peanut oil

Instructions

• Cut chicken breasts into 1-inch cubes (nugget-sized pieces). In a large mixing bowl, whisk together milk, egg, salt, and M.S.G. (if using). Add in nugget pieces and toss to combine. Cover and refrigerate 30 minutes or up to 2 hours.

  
  

• When ready to cook, pour enough peanut oil into a large skillet to cover the bottom with 2 inches of oil. Heat peanut oil to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and monitor temperature.

• Make the dredging mixture by combining flour, powdered sugar, paprika, salt, black pepper, M.S.G. (if using), and baking soda in a shallow bowl or gallon-sized resealable plastic bag.

• Remove the chicken breast pieces from the fridge. Remove chicken pieces from milk mixture and tap off excess liquids.

  
  

• Working in small batches, toss the chicken breast pieces in the dredging mixture to coat. Place on a wire rack until ready to fry.

• Fry chicken in peanut oil in small batches for 4 to 5 minutes, until chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit. Use a slotted spoon or tongs to remove nuggets from oil and transfer to a paper towel lined plate to drain. Serve hot.

Chick-fil-A Sauce

• 1/2 cup mayonnaise

• 1/4 cup plain barbecue sauce

• 1/4 cup granulated sugar

• 2 tablespoons yellow mustard

• 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder

• 1/8 teaspoon chili powder

• 1 tablespoon distilled white vinegar

• 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar

• 1 tablespoon lemon juice

1. In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, barbecue sauce, sugar, mustard, and garlic powder until smooth.

2. Add in vinegar, cider vinegar, and lemon juice and whisk until well combined. Cover and store in fridge.