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Chick-fil-A Nuggets Recipe

Chick-fil-A Nuggets & Honey Mustard Copycat Recipe

My copycat Chick-fil-A nuggets are healthier, tastier, and super easy to make - and don't forget the honey mustard sauce!
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Prep Time: 4 hours 20 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes

Ingredients

Honey Mustard Sauce

  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise (I use avocado mayo)
  • 3-4 tbsp honey
  • 1 tbsp yellow mustard
  • 1 tsp Dijon mustard
  • 1-2 tsp apple cider vinegar

Chicken

  • 1 cup dill pickle juice
  • 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 tbsp powdered sugar
  • 2 tsp salt
  • 1 1/2 tsp pepper
  • 1/2 tsp paprika

Instructions

  • Combine the sauce ingredients and set aside.
  • Cut chicken into roughly 1" pieces and place in a zippered bag.
  • Pour the pickle juice into the bag and marinate in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours.
  • Mix together milk and egg in a large bowl.
  • Drain pickle juice from the chicken and add to egg mixture.
  • Toss to ensure all pieces are coated.
  • Drain excess egg mixture.
  • Heat oil on medium-high to about 375.
  • In a zippered bag, add flour powdered sugar, paprika, salt, and pepper. Shake well.
  • Add chicken to zippered bag and shake to coat.
  • Cook chicken pieces in oil until crispy and browned (about 3 to 4 minutes).
  • Drain on paper towels.
  • Serve immediately with sauce!