Chick Fil A Nuggets (Copycat Recipe)

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A tasty kid-friendly fast food has to be Chick-fil-A Nuggets. They are juicy and have a good amount of flavor and crunch on the outside. Pair these copycat chicken nuggets with our homemade chick Fil A sauce and they make a great lunch, snack, or appetizer!

chick fil a nuggets on white plate with dipping sauces

Chick Fil A Chicken Nuggets

Chick Fil A is a staple here in the South. Here is an easy way to make their delicious Chicken Nuggets for a fraction of the in-store price. You can serve these nuggets with our delicious Homemade Chick Fil A Sauce.

One of the top secrets about these nuggets is that they marinate the chicken in a secret ingredient, pickle juice to keep the chicken moist and give it an amazing taste. We just pour the juice from a jar of pickles, but you can buy a bottle of just the pickle juice on Amazon.

The Best Copycat Chick-Fil-A Nuggets

Getting takeout can get expensive if you have a family. So, it’s great when you can recreate your favorites at home for a fraction of the cost. Bonus points when it tastes just as good, too! These copycat Chick-fil-A nuggets are almost exactly like the real thing. The best part is that you can make extras for leftovers and enjoy them for a couple of days at a time. We all know that kids go crazy for chicken nuggets!

This is a very simple recipe that I make often. It’s less expensive than multiple trips to Chick-fil-A and the nuggets have so much more flavor than frozen ones from the grocery store. I promise that even the pickiest of eaters will be asking for seconds.
Love other Chick-fil-A menu items? Try making the copycat Chick-fil-A recipes for Frosted Lemonade or Chicken Minis next!

Ingredients You Will Need:

  • Chicken – you will need boneless skinless chicken breasts cut into 2-inch cubes.
  • Pickle juice – This is the secret to the best chicken. It is used as a marinade for tenderizing and adding flavor.
  • Whole Milk
  • Peanut oil – you will use peanut oil for frying.
  • Egg
  • All-Purpose Flour
  • Powdered Sugar: This is mixed with the flour for the coating. It adds a hint of sweetness.
  • Salt & Pepper

How to Make Copycat Chick Fil A Nuggets

I like how simple this recipe is. Once the chicken is prepped and marinated, dip the pieces into the mixtures and fry. Since they are so small they cook so fast! 

  • Step 1. First, add the cubed chicken and dill pickle juice to a large bowl. Allow it to marinate for at least one hour. Drain well and pat dry if needed.
  • Step 2. Heat the peanut oil in a large skillet. I turn it to medium-high heat.
  • Step 3. Whisk milk and egg in a large bowl. Add the chicken and gently toss to coat the chicken pieces in the mixture.
  • Step 4. Mix flour and powdered sugar in a separate bowl. Transfer the chicken to the flour mixture and lightly toss to coat. 
  • Step 5. Add a few pieces of chicken to the skillet at a time so it doesn’t become overcrowded. Fry for 2-3 minutes or until golden brown and crispy.
  • Step 6. Line a plate with paper towels and place the cooked chicken on it to soak up excess oil.
  • Step 7. Repeat this process until all of the chicken is cooked.
  • Step 8. Serve with homemade Chick-fil-A sauce or your favorite dip. Enjoy
chicken fil a nuggets on white plate

Serving Suggestions

Wondering how to best enjoy these delicious Chick-fil-A nuggets? Below I have dipping sauce AND side dish recommendations. You can turn it into a complete, quick dinner if you like!

Dipping Sauces

Sides

white plate with chick fil a nuggets piled

How To Store Leftovers

If you have any leftover chicken nuggets, store them in a resealable bag or other airtight container and store them in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. Reheat in the oven or the air fryer so they crisp again.

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Copycat Chick Fil A Chicken Nuggets

If your family loves heading to Chick-Fil-A as much as mine, you are probably looking for the best Copycat Chick-Fil-A Chicken Nuggets recipe and now you have found it!
Servings: 6 servings
Prep: 1 hour
Cook: 10 minutes
Total: 1 hour 10 minutes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 chicken breast boneless cut into 2 inch cubes
  • 1 cup pickle juice
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • 1 cup peanut oil
  • 1 egg
  • 1 cup flour
  • 1 tbsp powdered sugar
  • salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Using a large bowl, combine the pickle juice and chicken and let marinate for 1 hour and then drain well
  • Using a large skillet, heat peanut oil up
  • To test to see if the oil is ready, toss in a pinch of flour and if it sizzles, its ready
  • In a large bowl, whisk milk and egg
  • Add in chicken and gentle toss
  • Add chicken to flour and powdered sugar. Toss in the flour mixture until coated
  • Add a few pieces at a time of chicken into the oil
  • fry chicken in oil for 2-3 minutes
  • Place cooked chicken onto a plate of paper towels and let the oil drip off
  • Serve with Homemade Chick Fil A Sauce.

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Nutrition

Calories: 532kcal | Carbohydrates: 22g | Protein: 20g | Fat: 40g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 80mg | Sodium: 707mg | Potassium: 365mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 130IU | Vitamin C: 0.9mg | Calcium: 57mg | Iron: 1.4mg

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