I shared this recipe a couple of years ago and it’s one of my most popular recipes on my blog. *Very Kid-Friendly*
Unfortunately (and fortunately) we don’t have a Chick-fil-A close to our house. So when the kids get Chick-fil-A, it’s a really special treat. This copycat recipe is so easy and a huge hit at our house. I usually pair the nuggets with some green beans or raw veggies, but fries do the trick too!
These nuggets are also perfect for when you’re on-the-go. Throw them in a bento box with the sauce and head out the door.
WARNING! These nuggets go fast so make sure you cut up enough chicken! I usually do 2 lbs. if all the kids are home.
Lastly, my recipe calls for peanut oil… it makes them taste like the real thing. If you have a peanut allergy in your house, substitute with vegetable oil.
CHICK-FIL-A NUGGETS AND 2 DIPPING SAUCES
PREP TIME: 1 hour (marinate)
COOK TIME: 20 minutes
SERVES: 4-6
INGREDIENTS:
- 1 cup milk
- 1 egg
- 1 pound boneless, skinless diced up chicken
- 1 ½ cup of flour
- 1 tablespoon powdered sugar
- pinch of salt
- pinch of pepper
- Peanut oil
INSTRUCTIONS:
- Combine 1 cup of milk and 1 egg in a large bowl
- Add diced up chicken, cover and put in refrigerator for at least 1 hour
- Combine flour, powdered sugar, salt and pepper in a shallow bowl for dipping
- When chicken is finished marinating, dip chicken in milk and egg bowl and then dredge in dry ingredients
- Heat quite a lot of peanut oil in a skillet
- Take battered chicken, shake off excess batter and fry in skillet
- Let fry until golden brown
- Remove chicken to a plate with paper towels to soak up excess grease
- Repeat process until all chicken is fried
- Serve with dipping sauces and your favorite sides
CHICK-FIL-A DIPPING SAUCE
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 2 teaspoons of yellow mustard
- 2 tablespoons of honey
- 1 tablespoon of BBQ sauce
Mix together and serve
CHICK-FIL-A POLYNESIAN SAUCE
- ½ cup California French Dressing
- 2 teaspoons apple cider vinegar
- 3 tablespoons honey
Mix together and serve
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