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Copycat Chic-Fil-A Chicken Nuggets

Paired with our Polynesian Sauce -- my daughter says these Chick-fil-A Chicken nuggets are the best chicken nuggets ever!
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Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 4 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 315kcal
Author: Ronda Eagle | Kitchen Dreaming

Ingredients

  • 2 cups peanut oil , for frying
  • 1 pound boneless , skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch chunks
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour or gluten free flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 2 tablespoon confectioners' sugar
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon fine Kosher salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper , more or less to taste

Instructions

  • Heat peanut oil in a large heavy bottomed skillet over medium high heat to 350°F - about 15 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, in a large bowl, whisk together milk and egg for dredging. Add chicken and stir to coat.
  • In a gallon size zip top bag or large bowl, combine flour, baking powder, paprika, confectioners' sugar, salt and pepper. Add chicken to the bag and shake to coat. Let the chicken stand in the flour mixture for 1 to 2 minutes - or until you are ready to fry.
  • Add the chicken pieces into the skillet in batches being mindful not to over-crowd the pan. Cook until golden brown and crispy, about 3 to 4 minutes. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.

Notes

Freeze:

  • Place cooled chicken pieces onto a sheet pan and individually freeze so they do not stick together. Transfer the frozen nuggets into a zip-top storage bag. Freeze up to 3 months. 

Reheat: 

  • OVEN: pre-heat the oven to 350 degrees F and bake for about 10 minutes if thawed or about 15 minutes if frozen
  • AIR FRYER: Pre-heat air fryer at 350 degrees F. Air Fry for about 7-10 minutes or until heated through. Time can sometimes depend on the air fryer brand/model.
 
 
 

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts
Copycat Chic-Fil-A Chicken Nuggets
Amount Per Serving (1 serving)
Calories 315 Calories from Fat 54
% Daily Value*
Fat 6g9%
Saturated Fat 2g10%
Cholesterol 120mg40%
Sodium 757mg32%
Potassium 661mg19%
Carbohydrates 32g11%
Fiber 1g4%
Sugar 7g8%
Protein 31g62%
Vitamin A 439IU9%
Vitamin C 1mg1%
Vitamin D 1µg7%
Vitamin E 1mg7%
Vitamin K 1µg1%
Calcium 129mg13%
Folate 70µg18%
Iron 2mg11%
Zinc 1mg7%
* (Nutrition information provided is an estimate and will vary based on cooking methods and brands of ingredients used.)

Nutritional information is provided as a courtesy, and is sourced from the USDA Food Database.