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Crispy homemade chicken nuggets on white plate with three dipping sauces

Copycat Chicken Nuggets

Make a Chick Fil A chicken nugget copycat recipe with a pickle brine marinade, crispy coating, and juicy tender chicken.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 27 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Sauce
Cuisine: American
Calories: 420
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 680 g Chicken breast, cut into bite-size pieces
  • 1/2 cup Pickle juice
  • 1 cup All-purpose flour
  • 2 tbsp Powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp Smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp Garlic powder
  • 1 tsp Black pepper
  • 2 cup Peanut oil for frying

Method
 

  1. Combine the chicken pieces with pickle juice in a bowl and marinate for 30 minutes in the refrigerator.
  2. Mix the flour, powdered sugar, smoked paprika, garlic powder, and black pepper in a shallow dish.
  3. Drain the chicken and press each piece into the flour mixture until fully coated.
  4. Heat the peanut oil in a deep skillet to 350°F / 175°C.
  5. Fry the chicken nuggets in batches for 3 to 4 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked to 165°F / 74°C.
  6. Drain on paper towels and serve immediately with your favorite dipping sauce.