Chick-fil-A Grilled Nuggets
Elevate your taste buds with this mouthwatering creation that brings the iconic taste of Chick-fil-A right to your kitchen.
Servings: 5
Ingredients
- 500g skinless and boneless chicken, cut into small pieces
- ½ cup pickle juice (dill pickle juice recommended)
- ¼ cup milk (whole or low-fat)
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons dry chicken rub
- 1 tablespoon black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon paprika (optional for spice)
- Olive or sunflower oil
- ¼ teaspoon seasoned salt
Instructions
1. Cut and Clean the Chicken
- Cut chicken into bite-sized pieces.
- Ensure there is no fat on the chicken; clean and discard fat.
2. Marinate the Chicken
- In a bowl, combine pickle juice and milk.
- Place chicken in the bowl or a ziplock bag to marinate for 30 minutes (or overnight for stronger flavor).
- After marination, remove chicken and place on paper towels to dry excess marinade.
3. Prepare the Oil
- Set stove to medium-high.
- In a pan, add olive or sunflower oil and let it warm.
4. Make the Seasoning
- In a bowl, combine salt, pepper, paprika (if desired), garlic powder, powdered sugar, and seasoned salt.
- Add chicken to the bowl; mix to coat evenly.
5. Cook the Chicken
- Check if the oil is hot, then add chicken pieces one by one.
- Cook for 8-10 minutes, tossing gently to cook evenly.
Remove and Serve
- As chicken turns golden, remove and place on a pan with paper towels to absorb excess oil.
- Let them rest for 60-90 seconds.
- Serve with honey mustard sauce or your favorite dipping sauce.
Notes
- Choose pickle juice with less than 150mg of sodium for optimal flavor.
- Use powdered sugar for a nice crust; avoid brown or granulated sugar.
- Adjust spice level by adding paprika to the seasoning mix.
- Ensure guests or kids can tolerate spice if making the nuggets spicy.