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Chick fil A Nuggets (Copycat) served with honey mustard and a creamy Worcestershire sauce served on a white platter.
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Chick Fil A Nuggets (Copycat Recipe)

These Copycat Chick Fil A Nuggets with Honey Mustard and Worcestershire sauce are more delicious than the fast food chain version!
Prep Time30 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time50 minutes
Course: Appetizer, Dinner, Lunch
Cuisine: American
Servings: 4
Calories: 310kcal
Author: Catherine Arena

Ingredients

  • 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts rinsed and cut into one inch chunks
  • 1 dill pickle juice
  • 1½ milk divided
  • 1 large egg
  • 1¼ all purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon confectioners' sugar
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 cup peanut or vegetable oil

Honey Mustard Dipping Sauce

  • ¼ cup mayonnaise
  • 2 tablespoon honey
  • 1 tablespoon mustard
  • 2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 2 teaspoon lemon juice freshly squeezed

Creamy Worcestershire Sauce

  • ½ cup mayonnaise
  • ¼ cup ketchup
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ¼ teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

Marinate Chicken

  • In a large bowl, combine the pickle juice and ½ cup of milk. Add the chicken pieces.
  • Allow chicken to marinate for at least 30 minutes! 
    NOTE: DO NOT SKIP THIS STEP as it guarantees you will cook the most tender chicken nuggets you've ever had!
  • Drain chicken pieces and set aside.

Coat Chicken

  • In a medium bowl, whisk the egg and add the remaining 1 cup of milk.
  • Toss chicken into the mixture and stir.
    Drain excess milk.
  • Add the flour, confectioners' sugar, salt and pepper to a large bowl or ziploc bag.
    Toss chicken to coat. 
    Shake off excess flour and set chicken on a plate.

Frying Nuggets

  • In a large skillet heat oil over medium high heat. (watch that the oil doesn't get too hot! Do NOT walk away from oil!!)
    After about 3 minutes, oil should be hot enough.
    Note: Check oil by dusting in a few droplets of flour into skillet. If flour sizzles, oil is ready!
  • Working in batches, cook your nuggets until golden brown on one side.
    Flip over and cook until golden brown. 
    Drain nuggets on paper towels.
  • Repeat until all nuggets are cooked and fried.
    Serve immediately with sauces.

Nutrition

Serving: 4g | Calories: 310kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 26g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 120mg | Sodium: 675mg | Potassium: 482mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 16g | Vitamin A: 190IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 12mg | Iron: 1mg