I Made Chick Fil A Nuggets At Home

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.

Slice the chicken breast in half and cut into one-inch cubes.

Add the chicken to a bag for brining.

In the bag, add 2 cups of water, 1 teaspoon of msg, 1 teaspoon of sugar, and 1 tablespoon of kosher salt. Mix thoroughly.

Put the bag in the refrigerator to brine for a few hours.

In a bowl, make the egg wash by adding 1 cup of non-fat milk and 2 large eggs. Whisk until well combined.

For the breading, mix together 1.5 cups of self-rising flour, 2 tablespoons of non-fat powdered milk, 1 teaspoon of msg, 1 teaspoon of kosher salt, 1 tablespoon of paprika, 0.5 teaspoon of garlic powder, 2 tablespoons of powdered sugar, 0.5 teaspoon of cayenne pepper, and 1 teaspoon of black pepper until homogeneous.

Combine some of the egg wash with the breading to achieve a clumpy texture.

Dunk a handful of the brined chicken into the egg wash, then coat it in the breading mixture, ensuring every surface is covered.

Set the coated nuggets on a sheet tray and let them rest for about five minutes.

Heat peanut oil in a fryer to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.

Fry the nuggets for 2 to 3 minutes or until they reach an internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit.

After frying, let the nuggets cool slightly before serving.

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