{"id":"3df299e8-85c3-489f-a9af-4d96f50412f6","url":"https://recipestripper.com/recipes/3df299e8-85c3-489f-a9af-4d96f50412f6","source_url":"https://www.delish.com/cooking/recipe-ideas/a36502755/copycat-chick-fil-a-nuggets/","title":"Copycat Chick-fil-A Nuggets","description":"This copycat recipe allows you the joys of eating incredible chicken nuggets without having to step foot into a restaurant—and you'll save a couple of bucks too.","servings":3,"servings_text":"3 - 4","prep_time":"PT0S","cook_time":"PT10M","total_time":"PT2H30M","ingredients":[{"text":"1/4 c. barbecue sauce","item":"barbecue sauce","quantity":0.25,"unit":"cup"},{"text":"3 tbsp. mayonnaise","item":"mayonnaise","quantity":3,"unit":"tbsp"},{"text":"1 tbsp. Dijon mustard","item":"Dijon mustard","quantity":1,"unit":"tbsp"},{"text":"1 tbsp. yellow mustard","item":"yellow mustard","quantity":1,"unit":"tbsp"},{"text":"2 tsp. honey","item":"honey","quantity":2,"unit":"tsp"},{"text":"3 large chicken breasts, chopped into irregular bite-size pieces","item":"large chicken breasts","quantity":3,"preparation":"chopped into irregular bite-size pieces"},{"text":"1 1/2 c. pickle juice","item":"pickle juice","quantity":1.5,"unit":"cup"},{"text":"4 garlic cloves, smashed and peeled","item":"garlic cloves, smashed and peeled","quantity":4},{"text":"Kosher Salt","item":"Kosher Salt"},{"text":"Freshly ground black pepper","item":"Freshly ground black pepper"},{"text":"2 large eggs","item":"large eggs","quantity":2},{"text":"1/2 c. whole milk","item":"whole milk","quantity":0.5,"unit":"cup"},{"text":"1 1/2 c. all-purpose flour","item":"all-purpose flour","quantity":1.5,"unit":"cup"},{"text":"3 tbsp. powdered sugar","item":"powdered sugar","quantity":3,"unit":"tbsp"},{"text":"2 tbsp. paprika","item":"paprika","quantity":2,"unit":"tbsp"},{"text":"1 tbsp. garlic powder","item":"garlic powder","quantity":1,"unit":"tbsp"}],"instructions":[{"number":1,"text":"In a small bowl, whisk together barbecue sauce, mayo, dijon, yellow mustard and honey. Set aside.","section":"For The Chick-fil-A Sauce"},{"number":2,"text":"To a large plastic bag, add chicken pieces, pickle brine, garlic cloves, a big pinch of salt, and 8 to 10 grinds of black pepper. Massage marinade over the chicken so that it is totally distributed. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours and up to 6.","section":"For The Nuggets"},{"number":3,"text":"When chicken is nearly finished marinating, add enough oil to fill a large, heavy-bottom pot about halfway. Place pot over medium high heat and let oil come up to 350º.","section":"For The Nuggets"},{"number":4,"text":"While the oil is preheating, create the wet and dry dredge. In a medium bowl whisk eggs and milk; season with salt and pepper. In another medium bowl, whisk flour, powdered sugar, paprika, garlic powder, 1 Tbsp. salt and 2 tsp. black pepper. Drizzle 2 to 3 Tbsp. egg mixture over the flour then, using your hands or a fork, distribute it through the flour to create little clumps and crumbs. This will create little crunchy bits on the chicken. Set both bowls aside until ready for frying.","section":"For The Nuggets"},{"number":5,"text":"Remove chicken from the plastic bag and discard marinade. Pat chicken totally dry and season thoroughly with salt and pepper. Working in 2 to 3 batches, coat chicken pieces in egg mixture. Toss chicken in spiced flour mixture until fully covered. Shake Nuggets lightly to dislodge any loose flower or breading, then drop them in oil.","section":"For The Nuggets"},{"number":6,"text":"Using tongs or a spider, separate the nuggets once they’ve been added to the oil. Fry for 2 to 3 minutes or until the nuggets are golden brown and cooked through. Move finished nuggets to a paper towel lined plate to drain then season with salt. (Do not start dredging and breading the next batch until the prior batch has totally finished.)","section":"For The Nuggets"},{"number":7,"text":"Serve immediately with Copycat Chick-Fil-A Sauce and other dipping sauces.","section":"For The Nuggets"}],"date_published":"2026-10-30T00:05:25.168686+00:00","date_modified":"2026-10-30T00:05:25.168686+00:00"}