Secret Menu Hack: Nuggets Like Chick-fil-A, But Better?

Nuggets Like Chick-fil-A, But Better?

Ingredients You'll need chicken, milk, pickle juice, flour, spices, and vegetable oil. Simple pantry staples for that signature flavor.

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Cube chicken breasts and soak them in a mix of milk and pickle juice for an hour. This marinade makes the nuggets extra juicy.

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Add an egg to the marinated chicken, then coat each piece in seasoned flour with paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.

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Heat vegetable oil in a skillet to 355ºF (180ºC). Make sure the oil is hot enough for perfect frying.

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Fry the nuggets in batches until golden brown. Drain them on paper towels to remove excess oil.

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Pair the crispy nuggets with your favorite dipping sauce—try honey mustard, ranch, or even Chick-fil-A sauce!

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Marinate overnight for extra flavor. Keep the oil temperature steady, and sprinkle salt on the hot nuggets for a final touch.

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Savor these homemade nuggets, perfect for snacking or a family meal. Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days.

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SWIPE UP TO SEE: Secret Menu Hack: Nuggets Like Chick-fil-A, But Better?

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Nuggets Like Chick-fil-A, But Better?

Learn how to recreate the iconic nuggets at home with this copycat recipe.

Ingredients You'll need chicken, milk, pickle juice, flour, spices, and vegetable oil. Simple pantry staples for that signature flavor.

Cube chicken breasts and soak them in a mix of milk and pickle juice for an hour. This marinade makes the nuggets extra juicy.

Marinate Chicken

Add an egg to the marinated chicken, then coat each piece in seasoned flour with paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.

Coat Nuggets

Heat vegetable oil in a skillet to 355ºF (180ºC). Make sure the oil is hot enough for perfect frying.

Heat Oil

Fry the nuggets in batches until golden brown. Drain them on paper towels to remove excess oil.

Fry Nuggets

Pair the crispy nuggets with your favorite dipping sauce—try honey mustard, ranch, or even Chick-fil-A sauce!

Serve with Sauce

Marinate overnight for extra flavor. Keep the oil temperature steady, and sprinkle salt on the hot nuggets for a final touch.

Pro Tips

Savor these homemade nuggets, perfect for snacking or a family meal. Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days.

Enjoy!

SWIPE UP TO SEE: Secret Menu Hack: Nuggets Like Chick-fil-A, But Better?