Chick-Fil-A Chicken Nuggets Copycat
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Chick-Fil-A Chicken Nuggets Copycat are crispy, perfectly seasoned, and with that trademark hit of savory sweetness you know and love. So easy and everything is made from scratch!
Course:
Appetizer, Main Course
Cuisine:
American
Keyword:
Chick-Fil-A Chicken Nuggets Copycat
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 566 kcal
Ingredients
Nuggets:
- 2 chicken breasts skinless and boneless - cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1 large egg beaten
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup plain breadcrumbs
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon white pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 cups peanut oil or canola oil for frying
Honey Mustard Dipping Sauce:
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons yellow mustard
- 3 tablespoons honey
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
Honey Mustard Dipping Sauce
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In a small bowl whisk together all the sauce ingredients and set aside in the fridge.
Nuggets:
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In a large bowl, combine milk with the beaten egg and add the chicken in to soak. You can even let it marinate in the mixture overnight.
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In a large shallow bowl combine flour with breadcrumbs, powdered sugar, paprika, white pepper, chili powder, and salt.
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Place a large skillet over medium-high heat and add the oil.
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Once the oil is shimmering, dip the chicken pieces into the flour mixture and fry in batches.Do not overcrowd the pan. Fry the chicken until evenly golden and crispy, about 3-5 minutes.
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Serve immediately with honey mustard sauce.
Nutrition Facts
Chick-Fil-A Chicken Nuggets Copycat
Amount Per Serving
Calories 566
Calories from Fat 243
% Daily Value*
Fat 27g42%
Saturated Fat 5g31%
Cholesterol 128mg43%
Sodium 1057mg46%
Potassium 542mg15%
Carbohydrates 48g16%
Fiber 2g8%
Sugar 20g22%
Protein 31g62%
Vitamin A 444IU9%
Vitamin C 1mg1%
Calcium 68mg7%
Iron 3mg17%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.