The MOST ACCURATE Chick-fil-A Nuggets 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.

Cut the chicken breast into nugget-sized pieces, ensuring they are small enough to cook evenly.

In one bowl, blend together milk and egg.

In another bowl, prepare seasoned flour with salt, black pepper, smoked paprika, onion powder, cayenne, and msg.

Dredge the chicken pieces in the seasoned flour.

Dip the dredged chicken pieces into the milk and egg mixture.

Use a strainer to remove excess flour from the chicken pieces for added texture.

Heat the fryer to about 340 degrees Fahrenheit.

Fry the chicken nuggets for about 5 to 8 minutes, monitoring them closely to prevent overcooking.

Prepare Chick-fil-A sauce to serve with the nuggets.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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