Baked Chick Fil A Nuggets Recipes

COPYCAT CHICK FIL A NUGGETS RECIPE

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.

COPYCAT CHICK-FIL-A CHICKEN NUGGETS

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.

HOMEMADE CHICK-FIL-A CHICKEN NUGGETS RECIPE

Steps:

• In a large bowl whisk milk and egg together
• Place chicken on counter and cut into cubed bite size pieces; trim any fat that you may see
• Put the chicken in the milk mixture and mix so that all is coated and place in refrigerator for at least 30 minutes
• In another large bowl combine the flour, powdered sugar, salt, pepper, and chili powder and stir together.
• In cast iron pot or sauce pan pour in oil so that its at least an inch deep on med/high heat
• Remove the chicken from refrigerator and place about 8 pieces at a time into the flour mixture making sure all the chicken is coated with the flour and then place into the hot oil
• Cook each side for about 2-3 minutes or until golden brown (You want to make sure that chicken is no longer pink so you can cut one piece to test it out)
• Place the chicken on some paper towels to soak up any extra oil.
• Repeat the same steps with the rest of the chicken.