Copycat Chick-Fil-A Chicken Nuggets | Tailgating Party Food | Chick-Fil_A on Sunday!

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.

Cut boneless skinless chicken breasts into bite-sized chunks, approximately 1 inch by 1 inch.

Place the chicken chunks into a plastic bag for marinating.

Combine 1/4 cup milk and 1/2 cup dill pickle juice in the bag with the chicken.

Seal the bag and mix to ensure all chicken pieces are coated in the marinade.

Let the chicken marinate for at least 30 minutes.

In a separate bowl, prepare the chick-fil-a sauce by mixing 1/4 cup mayonnaise, 1 teaspoon yellow mustard, 1 tablespoon barbecue sauce, and 1 tablespoon hot honey until well combined.

Set the sauce aside for later use.

Remove the marinated chicken from the bag and pat it dry with paper towels.

Place the dried chicken back into a clean plastic bag.

Add 2 teaspoons of barbecue rub and 2 teaspoons of confectioners sugar to the bag with the chicken.

Seal the bag and shake to coat the chicken evenly with the seasoning.

Skewer the seasoned chicken nuggets onto skewers for grilling.

Prepare the grill to a medium hot fire.

Place the skewered chicken nuggets on the grill.

Cook the chicken nuggets, flipping them occasionally, until they are nicely charred and cooked through, about 2.5 minutes on each side.

Check for a nice char and color on the chicken nuggets to ensure they are done.

Once cooked, remove the chicken from the grill and let it cool slightly before serving.

Serve the chicken nuggets with the prepared chick-fil-a sauce for dipping.

Optionally, sprinkle additional rub over the cooked chicken nuggets for extra flavor.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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