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COPYCAT CHICK FIL A NUGGETS RECIPE



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Copycat Chick-fil-A nuggets might even taste better than the real thing! We've used Chick-fil-A's own nutrition information to turn their commercial recipe into something you can easily make at home. Marinated and fried chicken pieces are served with that addicting sauce for an at-home copycat of your favorite meal!

Provided by Rachel Farnsworth

Time 1h

Number Of Ingredients 13

4 boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 2 pounds)
2 cups milk or buttermilk
2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon M.S.G. (optional)
1 large egg (lightly beaten)
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons powdered sugar
2 teaspoons paprika
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon M.S.G (optional)
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
2 to 4 cups peanut oil

Steps:

  • Cut chicken breasts into 1-inch cubes (nugget-sized pieces). In a large mixing bowl, whisk together milk, egg, salt, and M.S.G. (if using). Add in nugget pieces and toss to combine. Cover and refrigerate 30 minutes or up to 2 hours.
  • When ready to cook, pour enough peanut oil into a large skillet to cover the bottom with 2 inches of oil. Heat peanut oil to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and monitor temperature.
  • Make the dredging mixture by combining flour, powdered sugar, paprika, salt, black pepper, M.S.G. (if using), and baking soda in a shallow bowl or gallon-sized resealable plastic bag.
  • Remove the chicken breast pieces from the fridge. Remove chicken pieces from milk mixture and tap off excess liquids.
  • Working in small batches, toss the chicken breast pieces in the dredging mixture to coat. Place on a wire rack until ready to fry.
  • Fry chicken in peanut oil in small batches for 4 to 5 minutes, until chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit. Use a slotted spoon or tongs to remove nuggets from oil and transfer to a paper towel lined plate to drain. Serve hot.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 8 nuggets, Calories 297 kcal, Carbohydrate 21 g, Protein 28 g, Fat 11 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 94 mg, Sodium 1089 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 2 g

THE BEST EVER CHICKEN NUGGETS



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This recipe has been in our family for years. The only problem with it is that there's never enough. It's great for parties, too.

Provided by Nichole

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Fried Chicken Recipes

Time 45m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 6

vegetable oil
4 cups all-purpose flour
6 tablespoons garlic salt
3 tablespoons ground black pepper
4 eggs, beaten
8 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves - cut into small chunks

Steps:

  • Heat 1 inch oil to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) in a large skillet or saucepan.
  • Stir together the flour, garlic salt, and pepper in a bowl. Dip the chicken pieces individually into the beaten eggs before pressing into the flour mixture to coat; shake off the excess flour. Place the coated chicken pieces onto a plate until all the chicken has been coated.
  • Cook the chicken in batches in the hot oil until golden brown and no longer pink in the center.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 514.9 calories, Carbohydrate 51.2 g, Cholesterol 162.2 mg, Fat 17.8 g, Fiber 2.4 g, Protein 35.6 g, SaturatedFat 3.3 g, Sodium 4174.7 mg, Sugar 0.4 g

COPYCAT CHICK-FIL-A CHICKEN NUGGETS



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I developed this recipe to copycat Chick-fil-A chicken nuggets. I knew I had a winner the first time I made them because the whole family fought over who got the last one! For a dipping sauce, combine barbecue sauce and Dijon mustard, then stir in honey to add some sweetness. -Jeni Pittard, Statham, Georgia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 24m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
1 tablespoon dill pickle juice
1/2 cup cornstarch
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 large egg white
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon paprika
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
DIPPING SAUCE:
1/4 cup Dijon mustard
3 tablespoons barbecue sauce
2 tablespoons honey
Oil for frying

Steps:

  • In a bowl, add chicken and pickle juice; toss to coat. Marinate at room temperature for 30 minutes. Meanwhile, combine the next 8 ingredients to form a thick batter. Add batter to the chicken mixture and toss to coat. , For dipping sauce, combine mustard, barbecue sauce and honey; set aside. , In a deep skillet or electric skillet, heat 1 inch oil to 375°. Fry chicken pieces, a few at a time, until browned and juices run clear, 1-2 minutes on each side. Drain on paper towels. Serve with sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 307 calories, Fat 16g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 63mg cholesterol, Sodium 514mg sodium, Carbohydrate 14g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 24g protein.

CHICKEN NUGGETS



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I like to make these golden chicken nuggets because they're so quick and easy. My whole family loves them. You can also use the seasoning to cook chicken breast halves. Stack them on rustic bread with mayo, lettuce and tomato for delicious sandwiches. -Annette Ellyson, Carolina, West Virginia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 cup all-purpose flour
4 teaspoons seasoned salt
1 teaspoon poultry seasoning
1 teaspoon ground mustard
1 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon pepper
2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts
1/4 cup canola oil

Steps:

  • In a large shallow dish, combine the first 6 ingredients. Flatten chicken to 1/2-in. thickness, then cut into 1-1/2-in. pieces. Add chicken, a few pieces at a time, to dish and turn to coat., In a large skillet, cook chicken in oil in batches until meat is no longer pink, 6-8 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 212 calories, Fat 10g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 63mg cholesterol, Sodium 435mg sodium, Carbohydrate 6g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 24g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

CHICK-FIL-A CHICKEN (AND NUGGETS) COPYCAT



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After looking on the internet for days for a Chick-Fil-A copycat and finding only plain old fried chicken recipes, I decided to try and imitate it myself. It came out pretty darn close I think! There are two crucial ingredients chick-fil-a uses that most recipes dont have- pickle juice and sugar. They also use MSG- but its also ok without it if you dont like it. Just cut up the breasts into chunks and follow recipe for nuggets. (Edit: I also have to say I love Chick- Fil-A and that I think they're a great company. I encourage anyone to visit if they can, the staff is always so nice and polite at every location I've been to! Its just too bad they don't have more locations!)

Provided by exzentriker

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 1h20m

Yield 4 sandwiches, 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

4 chicken breasts
1 cup pickle juice (use dill pickles, great way to use up that empty jar!)
2 eggs
1 cup flour
2 tablespoons sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspoon msg (Accent, leave it out if you prefer)
1/2 teaspoon oregano
1/2 teaspoon basil
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon onion powder
peanut oil

Steps:

  • Pound chicken breasts till they are thin enough for your taste. (I find a lot of breasts are really too thick for a sandwich so I pound out the thick part a little) Cut into chunks if you want nuggets.
  • Place chicken in plastic bag with pickle juice and marinate for an hour (preferably overnight).
  • Mix up eggs in seperate bowl for the egg wash.
  • Mix flour and remaining spices in another shallow bowl.
  • Remove chicken from the pickle juice maranade and drain well. Dip into the egg wash and then into the flour mixture.
  • Fry the chicken however you prefer here. I pan fried mine in a few tablespoons of oil and it turned out fine. Chick-Fil-A deep fries theirs in a pressure cooker, so you can try that if you are feeling adventurous.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 426.9, Fat 16.2, SaturatedFat 4.7, Cholesterol 185.8, Sodium 709.6, Carbohydrate 31.1, Fiber 1.2, Sugar 6.5, Protein 36.8

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