Copycat Chick-Fil-A Nuggets Recipe With Sauce

Love Chick-Fil-A nuggets and their amazing sauce? You no longer need to go out to get your favorite nuggets, as you can make them at home! This copycat Chick-fil-A nuggets recipe by The Stay At Home Chef is an absolute treat, and it even shows you how to make homemade sauce! These are so delicious and this copycat chicken nuggets recipe that tastes just like Chick-Fil-A can save you time and money, plus it can even be served on Sunday when the drive-through window is always closed. Make sure to make two batches when you plan to serve it at home, as the first one will be gone in just a few minutes. When it comes to easy dinner ideas or an awesome potluck recipes for a party, these homemade chicken nuggets are one of my top picks. People just love them, almost as much as i do!

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Personally, I like knowing what is in the food I eat, so I love making these at home because I feel like they are probably healthier. I use fresh boneless chicken breast and fresh buttermilk, also leave out the MSG, so there is nothing processed in my copycat Chick-Fil-A chicken nuggets. When you make this, you can use peanut oil like the recipe calls for or swap it with your current favorite cooking oil, which for me right now is avocado oil. Canola or vegetable oil with work just fine, too. I’ve not tried making this with olive oil yet, but if you do, please let me know in the comments how your variation turned out.

Chick Fil A Nuggets Recipe Ingredients:

• 4 boneless skinless chicken
• 2 cups of milk or buttermilk
• 2 teaspoons of salt
• 1 teaspoon of M.S.G (optional)
• 1 large egg (lightly beaten)

Coating mixture:

• 1 1/2 cups of all-purpose flour
• 2 tablespoons of powdered sugar
• 2 teaspoons of paprika
• 1 teaspoon of salt
• 1 teaspoon of black pepper
• 1 teaspoon of M.S.G. (optional)
• 1/2 teaspoon of baking soda

For frying:

• 2 to 4 cups of peanut oil

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How to Make Chick-Fil-A Nuggets At Home:

Step 1:

Start by cutting the chicken breasts into 1-inch cubes. Next, add milk, egg, salt, and M.S.G. in a large mixing bowl. Whisk until well combined. Cover it with a cling wrap and refrigerate for 30 minutes up to 2 hours.

Step 2:

Once ready, pour a generous amount of peanut oil into a large skillet until it’s filled about 2 inches. Heat to 350F.

Step 3:

Make the dredging mixture. In a shallow bowl or resealable plastic bag, add flour, powdered sugar, paprika, salt, black pepper, M.S.G (if adding), and baking soda. Combine everything.

Step 4:

Take out the chicken pieces from the fridge, then remove them from the milk mixture and tap off excess liquids.

Step 5:

Work in small batches. Add the chicken breast pieces to the dredging mixture and toss to coat. Place them on a wire rack until ready to fry.

Step 6:

Add the chicken to the hot peanut oil in small batches and fry for about 4 to 5 minutes, until the chicken reaches 165F internal temperature. Remove the nuggets from the oil using a slotted spoon and transfer to a plate lined with paper towel. Serve hot.

How to Make Homemade Chick-Fil-A Sauce

• 1/2 cup of mayonnaise
• 1/4 cup of plain barbecue sauce
• 1/4 cup of granulated sugar
• 2 tablespoons of yellow mustard
• 1/4 teaspoon of garlic powder
• 1/8 teaspoon of chili powder
• 1 tablespoon of distilled white vinegar
• 1 tablespoon of apple cider vinegar
• 1 tablespoon of lemon juice

Instructions for the sauce

Combine mayonnaise, barbecue sauce, sugar, mustard, and garlic powder in a small bowl and whisk until smooth. Next, add the vinegar, cider vinegar, and lemon juice. Whisk until combined. Cover it and place it in the fridge.

Copycat Chick-fil-A Fil-A Nuggets and Sauce Recipe