Copycat Chick-fil-A Nuggets – Insanely Good
These Nuggets Copycat Chick-Fil-A are just as addictive as the original recipe! They are perfectly brown golden and have the Cornichon Ponceau flavor of the restaurant. I tell you, they are as good as the originals.
The secret? A marinade of dill pickup juice and the perfect mixture of seasonings, including just a hint of powdered sugar. (Yes, really!)
These nuggets are crisp on the outside and juicy inside, just like the real matter. I serve them with honey mustard sauce and waffle fries for real chick-fil-a experience.


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Why you will love these Nuggets Copycat Chick-Fil-A
Perfect copy recipe: If you want Nuggets Chick-Fil-A like me, you can do them so easily at home. They are all you like about the fast food chain in a delicious snack at home.
Simple ingredients: You can prepare these nuggets with common articles such as flour, paprika and pickle juice. No need to make a special trip to the store. You probably have everything at home!
Customizable: Adjust the seasonings or experiment with different marinades. I like to add a little lemon juice to brighten up things.
Dippable: From the chick-Fil-A classic sauce to the spicy mayonnaise of Sriracha with honey mustard, these nuggets are a virgin canvas. Rejoice them with one of your favorite sauces. My favorite is soft and sour!
Ingredient notes
- Boneless and skinless chicken breasts: Cut the chicken breasts into small pieces for kindness nuggets the size of a bite.
- Cornichon juice at the dill: A key marinade ingredient. The seasonings of vinegar and dill awaited the chicken and add an acceleration of the signing of Chick-Fil-A.
- Egg: The binding agent firmly helps the stick to the panel.
- Whole milk: It helps the panel to adhere and add an essential humidity to the chicken.
- Versatile flour: The main panel component. I love the way it creates a crisp and brown golden exterior when it is fried.
- Powdered sugar: The secret ingredient! He adds a subtle sweetness to the breading for the authentic chick-fil-a flavor.
- Paprika: Add a soft and sweet pepper flavor to the panel and contributes to the golden color of finished nuggets.
- Salt and black pepper: The essential seasonings improve the general taste. Salt also helps chicken to keep moisture. Sometimes I add a little garlic powder for an additional flavor.
- Peanut or canola oil: These oils have high smoke points, which makes them ideal for frying. Peanut oil is the favorite choice of Chick-Fil-A for his clean and neutral taste. Sometimes I use vegetable oil if that’s all I have on hand.
Why powdered sugar?
I know it seems strange to add powdered sugar to chicken chips but believe me, it’s an essential flavor component! You need it to reach this taste of chick-fil-a.
You won’t even notice sweetness, I promise you!


How to fry chicken chips
This recipe for chicken nuggets has everything you like in the famous chick-fil-a! Just follow my easy steps.
1. Mariner Chicken. Soak the chicken pieces in pickle juice for 30 to 60 minutes. (Although I think the night is the best.)
2. Prepare the panel. Mix the flour, powdered sugar, paprika, salt and pepper in a ziploc bag. Whisk the egg and milk in a large separate bowl.
3. Coat the chicken. Drain the chicken and dip in the egg mixture. Shake it in the flour mixture to coat evenly.
4. Free Chicken. Heat the oil at 350 degrees in a deep pan or fryer. Then fry the chicken on batches for 3 to 5 minutes until golden.
5. Serve and enjoy. Transfer the nuggets to a plate lined with paper towels to drain. Combine yourself with your favorite soaking sauces and enjoy it!


Tips for the best copycat chick-fil-a nuggets
For the best chicken chips, follow my tips and easy tips to make them perfect.
- Beat them. Before cutting into nuggets, pue the breasts slightly with a uniform thickness. This helps them to cook evenly and makes them additional.
- Keep things uniform. I cut the chicken into pieces the size of a bite (about 1.5 inches). This will guarantee uniform cuisine and coherent results.
- Quality is the key. First and foremost, be sure to get pickle juice at the dill, not sweet pickle juice. A quality brand like Claussen or Mt. Olive will give you the most authentic flavor. If you find it too hard, dilute it: 1 part of water with 1 part of juice.
- Butter them. Exchange ordinary milk for babeter to obtain additional sensitivity. This will also give nuggets a slightly more thorny taste.
- Double your pleasure. For crisp additional nuggets, soak the chicken twice in the egg and flour mixture before frying.
- Make a temporary verification. Use a meat thermometer to make sure the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees. This is important for food security reasons. This will also lead to the most juicy possible nuggets.
In addition, I still place the nuggets finished on a baking sheet if I make a big lot. Keep them in a 200 degree oven to keep the heat and the crisp to serve.
Chicken nugget soaking sauces
These chicken chips are better when served with a variety of soaking sauces. Try your favorites or one of them:


What to serve with chick-fil-a nuggets
If you like Chick-Fil-A, you will want to recreate the driving experience at home! Here are some good dishes with which them associate them.
Fogs
Glass carrots
Broccol
Mac and cheese
Coleslaw
How to store
These delicious nuggets stand out well to enjoy throughout the week! Just follow these easy steps.
To store: Keep the nuggets cooled in a tight container in the refrigerator up to 4 days. For better results, consume them in the first 2 to 3 days, because they will gradually lose their crisp.
To freeze: Let the nuggets cool completely. Flash-gender them on a baking sheet for an hour. Then place them in a bag or container in freezer and freeze up to 3 months.
To warm up: Place the nuggets in an oven preheated to 375 degrees for 15 minutes. Or, warm in the fryer in the air at 375 degrees for 8 to 12 minutes until they are crisp. I avoid using the microwave because it makes the nuggets difficult and soggy.