Copycat Chick-fil-A Nuggets

Crispy Chick-fil-A Style Nuggets You Can Make at Home

These copycat Chick-fil-A nuggets are unbelievably close to the real thing — crispy, golden, juicy, and full of that signature flavor. The secret? Pickle juice marinade and a light, powdered-sugar-infused coating that creates the perfect crunch.

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⭐ Why You’ll Love These Nuggets

• Kids LOVE them
• Perfect for meal prep
• Air-fryer-friendly
• Taste better than takeout

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🛒 Ingredients

Marinade

• 2 chicken breasts, diced
• 1 cup pickle juice

Wet Mix

• 1 cup milk
• 1 egg

Dry Mix

• 1 cup flour
• 2 tbsp powdered sugar
• 1 tsp paprika
• 1 tsp salt
• ½ tsp pepper

For Frying

• Oil

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🍳 Instructions

1. Marinate chicken in pickle juice for 20–30 minutes.
2. Mix milk + egg in one bowl.
3. Mix flour + sugar + spices in another.
4. Dip chicken into wet mixture, then flour mixture.
5. Fry at 350°F until golden brown.
6. Serve with honey mustard or Chick-fil-A sauce.

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🔄 Variations

• Air fry: 400°F for 10–12 minutes
• Add cayenne for spicy nuggets
• Use gluten-free flour

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