Description
Make crispy, flavorful chicken nuggets at home with this Almost Chick-fil-A Chicken Nuggets recipe! Lightly battered and fried to golden perfection, these nuggets have a signature touch of sweetness and crunch. Perfect for a quick meal or snack, they’re easy to make and pair perfectly with your favorite dipping sauces.
Ingredients
2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
1 cup milk
1 egg
1 ¼ cups flour
2 tablespoons powdered sugar
2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon pepper
½ teaspoon garlic powder (optional)
Peanut oil or canola oil for frying
Instructions
- Prepare the Marinade: In a bowl, whisk the egg and mix in the milk.
- Cut the Chicken: Trim any fat from the chicken breasts and cut into bite-sized pieces.
- Marinate: Place chicken in the milk mixture, cover, and refrigerate for 2-4 hours.
- Make the Coating: In a resealable bag, mix flour, powdered sugar, salt, and pepper.
- Heat Oil: In a deep pot, heat about 2 inches of oil to 375°F.
- Coat the Chicken: Remove chicken from marinade, place in flour mixture, seal, and shake to coat.
- Fry: Cook 6-8 nuggets at a time until golden brown, about 2 minutes per side. Drain on paper towels.
- Repeat & Serve: Continue frying the remaining chicken and serve with your favorite dipping sauce.
Notes
Spicy Version: Add ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper to the flour mixture.
Gluten-Free: Use a gluten-free flour blend.
Air Fryer Method: Air fry at 375°F for 10-12 minutes, flipping halfway.
Extra Crunchy: Double-coat by dipping back into the milk mixture and flour before frying.
Oil Options: Peanut oil gives an authentic flavor, but avocado or vegetable oil works too.
- Prep Time: 2 hours 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Snack
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2-3 servings
- Calories: 350 kcal
