Chick-Fil-A Nuggets Recipe (Copycat)

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.

Marinate the cubed chicken breast in pickle juice and sugar to create the pickle brine.

In a bowl, whisk together whole milk and eggs.

In another bowl, combine cake flour (or all-purpose), breadcrumbs, powdered sugar, salt, white pepper (or black pepper), and chili powder.

Dredge the marinated chicken pieces in the milk and egg mixture, then coat them in the flour and breadcrumb mixture.

Heat vegetable oil in a pan over medium heat.

Fry the coated chicken pieces until golden brown and cooked through.

Cooking Techniques

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