How to Make Chick-fil-A Nuggets and Polynesian Sauce (Copycat Recipe)

buttermilk

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: milk + vinegar

Greek yogurt adds creaminess with less fat.

all-purpose flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: self-rising flour

Whole wheat flour increases fiber content.

peanut oil

🥗Healthier: canola oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Canola oil is lighter and more affordable.

honey

🥗Healthier: agave syrup

💰Cheaper: sugar

Agave syrup has a lower glycemic index.

Combine pickle juice, water, salt, and sugar to make the brine, mixing until dissolved.

Add chicken to the brine, cover, and refrigerate for 3.5 hours.

In a bowl, combine Catalina dressing, honey, mustard, and vinegar to make the Polynesian sauce, then set aside.

In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, powdered milk, paprika, black pepper, cayenne pepper, chili powder, and baking powder.

In another bowl, whisk together eggs and milk.

After 3.5 hours, remove chicken from the brine and add the egg and milk mixture, then refrigerate for an additional 10 minutes.

Preheat peanut oil to 375°F.

Coat the chicken nuggets in the flour mixture, then fry for 5 minutes or until golden brown.

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