Copycat Chick-fil-A Nuggets

30m
Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Cut two pounds of boneless, skinless chicken breast into nugget-sized pieces.
  2. 2Transfer the chicken pieces to a mixing bowl.
  3. 3Pour two cups of milk or buttermilk over the chicken.
  4. 4Add one large egg to the bowl.
  5. 5Add two teaspoons of salt to the chicken mixture.
  6. 6Add one teaspoon of MSG to the chicken mixture.
  7. 7Toss all ingredients together to ensure they are well combined.
  8. 8Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and let it marinate in the fridge for at least 30 minutes.
  9. 9Heat some peanut oil to 350 degrees Fahrenheit in a frying pan.
  10. 10In a separate bowl, prepare the dredging mixture: add one and a half cups of all-purpose flour.
  11. 11Add two tablespoons of powdered sugar.
  12. 12Add two teaspoons of paprika.
  13. 13Add one teaspoon of salt.
  14. 14Add one teaspoon of black pepper.
  15. 15Add half a teaspoon of baking soda.
  16. 16Add one teaspoon of MSG.
  17. 17Stir all dry ingredients together until well combined.
  18. 18Working in batches, take chicken pieces from the marinade and coat them thoroughly in the dredging mixture.
  19. 19Add the coated chicken nuggets to the hot oil and fry until golden brown.
  20. 20Once cooked, transfer the nuggets to a paper towel-lined plate to drain.

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breast
  • 2 cups milk or buttermilk
  • 1 large egg
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 1 teaspoon MSG
  • peanut oil
  • 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
  • 2 teaspoons paprika
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 0.5 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon MSG

Equipment

knifecutting boardmixing bowlplastic wrapfrying pantongspaper towel-lined plateslotted spoon

Tips

  • The signature Chick-fil-A flavor comes from MSG. Add it to taste just like Chick-fil-A.
  • Chick-fil-A marinates chicken sandwiches in pickle juice, but not the nuggets.

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