Print

Chick-fil-A Nuggets Copycat

A pile of golden brown, crispy Chick-fil-A nuggets copycat on a white plate. One nugget is broken in half showing the juicy interior.
Print Recipe
Save Recipe

5 Stars 4 Stars 3 Stars 2 Stars 1 Star

No reviews

A spot-on copycat recipe for Chick-fil-A nuggets with pickle juice brine, crispy breading, and homemade honey mustard sauce.

Ingredients

Scale
  • 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 1 cup pickle juice
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 1 egg
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup powdered sugar
  • 2 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp onion powder
  • Oil for frying (or use an air fryer)

Instructions

  1. Marinate chicken in pickle juice for 30 minutes. Drain and pat dry.
  2. Whisk buttermilk and egg in a bowl. Dip chicken in the mixture.
  3. Combine flour, powdered sugar, salt, pepper, paprika, garlic powder, and onion powder in another bowl.
  4. Coat chicken in the flour mixture, pressing lightly to adhere.
  5. Heat oil to 375°F (190°C) and fry nuggets for 3-4 minutes until golden. Alternatively, air fry at 400°F (200°C) for 10-12 minutes, flipping halfway.
  6. Serve with homemade honey mustard sauce.

Notes

  • For extra crispiness, double-dip the chicken in the buttermilk and flour mixture.
  • Use peanut oil for frying for the closest Chick-fil-A taste.
  • Let the breaded chicken rest for 5 minutes before frying for better adhesion.

Nutrition

Find it online: https://recipestokeep.com/chick-fil-a-nuggets-copycat-recipe/