Craving those famous Chik-fil-A chicken nuggets but want to try making them at home? This recipe captures the distinctive taste and texture of the popular fast-food chain’s nuggets, including the unique hint of tanginess from a pickle juice marinade. Perfect for a family meal, game day, or whenever you need a satisfying snack, these homemade nuggets are sure to hit the spot.
With just a few simple steps and ingredients, you can whip up a batch of these deliciously crispy nuggets that might just be better than the drive-thru!
Perfectly Crispy and Tangy: Your New Favorite Chicken Nugget Recipe
Get ready to impress with these easy-to-make and flavorful chicken nuggets that everyone will love.

Ingredients and Directions for Chik-fil-A-Like Nuggets:
- Preparation time: 1 hour 20 minutes (includes marinating time)
- Cooking time: 10 minutes
- Servings: 4-6
- Equipment needed: Deep fryer or large pot, mixing bowls
Delight in the comfort of cooking these mouth-watering nuggets right in your own kitchen.
Ingredients:
- 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 cup pickle juice (for marinating)
- 1 egg
- 1 cup milk
- 1 1/2 cups flour
- 3 tablespoons powdered sugar
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1 1/2 teaspoons black pepper
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Peanut oil, for frying
Directions:
- Marinate Chicken: Place the chicken pieces in a bowl and cover with pickle juice. Marinate in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour to infuse the chicken with flavor.
- Prepare Batter: In a bowl, whisk together the egg and milk. In another bowl, combine the flour, powdered sugar, salt, black pepper, and paprika.
- Coat Chicken: Drain the chicken pieces from the pickle juice. Dip each piece first into the egg mixture, then dredge in the flour mixture until well coated.
- Heat Oil: Heat peanut oil in a deep fryer or large pot to 350°F (175°C).
- Fry Nuggets: Fry the chicken nuggets in batches to avoid overcrowding, cooking until golden brown and cooked through, about 3-4 minutes per batch.
- Drain and Serve: Remove the nuggets from the oil and drain on paper towels. Serve hot with your favorite dipping sauces.
Ready to Enjoy!
These Chik-fil-A-like nuggets offer a fantastic homemade alternative to the fast-food favorite, complete with the craveable crispiness and a unique pickle-tinged flavor. They’re perfect for dipping and sharing, making them a great choice for any occasion where good food and good times go hand in hand. Enjoy your meal!
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Chik-fil-a-like Nuggets
Delight in the comfort of cooking these mouth-watering nuggets right in your own kitchen.
- Total Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
- Yield: 4-6 1x
Ingredients
- 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 cup pickle juice (for marinating)
- 1 egg
- 1 cup milk
- 1 1/2 cups flour
- 3 tablespoons powdered sugar
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1 1/2 teaspoons black pepper
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Peanut oil, for frying
Instructions
- Marinate Chicken: Place the chicken pieces in a bowl and cover with pickle juice. Marinate in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour to infuse the chicken with flavor.
- Prepare Batter: In a bowl, whisk together the egg and milk. In another bowl, combine the flour, powdered sugar, salt, black pepper, and paprika.
- Coat Chicken: Drain the chicken pieces from the pickle juice. Dip each piece first into the egg mixture, then dredge in the flour mixture until well coated.
- Heat Oil: Heat peanut oil in a deep fryer or large pot to 350°F (175°C).
- Fry Nuggets: Fry the chicken nuggets in batches to avoid overcrowding, cooking until golden brown and cooked through, about 3-4 minutes per batch.
- Drain and Serve: Remove the nuggets from the oil and drain on paper towels. Serve hot with your favorite dipping sauces.
- Prep Time: 1 hour 20 minutes (includes marinating time)
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
