Copycat Chick-fil-A Nuggets and Sauce
Directions
- 1Cut two pounds of boneless, skinless chicken breasts into nugget-sized pieces.
- 2Transfer the cut chicken pieces to a mixing bowl.
- 3Pour two cups of milk or buttermilk over the chicken.
- 4Add one large egg to the chicken and milk mixture.
- 5Add two teaspoons of salt to the mixture.
- 6Add one teaspoon of MSG to the chicken mixture.
- 7Toss all ingredients together to ensure they are well combined.
- 8Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and let the chicken marinate in the fridge for at least 30 minutes.
- 9Heat peanut oil in a pot to 350 degrees Fahrenheit when ready to cook.
- 10In a separate mixing bowl, combine one and a half cups of all-purpose flour for the dredging mixture.
- 11Add two tablespoons of powdered sugar to the flour.
- 12Add two teaspoons of paprika to the flour mixture.
- 13Add one teaspoon of salt and one teaspoon of black pepper to the dredging mixture.
- 14Add half a teaspoon of baking soda.
- 15Add one teaspoon of MSG to the dredging mixture.
- 16Stir the dredging mixture all together until well combined.
- 17Working in batches, take the marinated chicken pieces and coat them thoroughly in the dredging mixture.
- 18Add the breaded chicken nuggets to the hot oil and fry until golden brown.
- 19Once the nuggets are done, transfer them to a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.
- 20For the Chick-fil-A sauce, add half a cup of mayonnaise to a clean mixing bowl.
- 21Add a quarter cup of barbecue sauce (Sweet Baby Ray's recommended).
- 22Add two tablespoons of mustard (yellow or Dijon) to the sauce ingredients.
- 23Add one tablespoon of apple cider vinegar.
- 24Add one tablespoon of distilled white vinegar.
- 25Add one tablespoon of lemon juice.
- 26Add a quarter cup of sugar.
- 27Add a quarter teaspoon of garlic powder.
- 28Add an eighth of a teaspoon of chili powder.
- 29Whisk all sauce ingredients together until well combined.
Ingredients
- 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 2 cups milk or buttermilk
- 1 large egg
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1 teaspoon MSG (monosodium glutamate)
- 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
- 2 teaspoons paprika
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon baking soda
- peanut oil
- 0.5 cup mayonnaise
- 0.25 cup barbecue sauce (Sweet Baby Ray's recommended)
- 2 tablespoons mustard (yellow or Dijon)
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon distilled white vinegar
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 0.25 cup sugar
- 0.25 teaspoon garlic powder
- 0.125 teaspoon chili powder
Equipment
cutting boardknifemixing bowltongsplastic wrappotthermometerskimmerpaper towel-lined platewhisk
Tips
- MSG is the signature Chick-fil-A flavor for nuggets, add it for the authentic taste.
- Chick-fil-A marinates their chicken sandwiches in pickle juice, but not the nuggets. The nuggets use a milk/buttermilk marinade.
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