Name: Copycat Chick-Fil-A Nuggets (Upgraded)
Prep time: 24 min
Cook time: 36 min
Total time: 1 h 15 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 lb Boneless skinless chicken thighs; 1 cup Pickle juice; 1/2 cup Water; 1 tbsp Salt; 1 tsp Sugar; 2 cups All-purpose flour; 1/2 cup Cornstarch; 1/4 cup Powdered sugar; 1 tbsp Salt; 1 tsp Black pepper; 1 tsp Garlic powder; 1 tsp Onion powder; 1/2 tsp Cayenne pepper; 4 cups Peanut oil

Copycat Chick-Fil-A Nuggets

Recipe tier

Chicken
1 lb 450 g Boneless skinless chicken thighs
Brine
1 cup 240 mL Pickle juice
1/2 cup 120 mL Water
1 tbsp 15 mL Salt
1 tsp 5 mL Sugar
Breading
2 cups 240 g All-purpose flour
1/2 cup 60 g Cornstarch
1/4 cup 30 g Powdered sugar
1 tbsp 15 mL Salt
1 tsp 5 mL Black pepper
1 tsp 5 mL Garlic powder
1 tsp 5 mL Onion powder
1/2 tsp 2.5 mL Cayenne pepper
Frying
4 cups 950 mL Peanut oil

Equipment

Cutting board
Knife
Bowls
Whisk
Large pot or deep fryer
Wire rack

Instructions

🎙️ Cook with voice coach

Cut chicken thighs into 1-inch pieces.
In a bowl, combine all Brine ingredients. Add chicken and brine for at least 2 hours, or up to 8 hours.
In a separate bowl, combine all Breading ingredients.
Remove chicken from brine and pat dry. Dredge in the breading mixture, ensuring each piece is fully coated.
Heat Peanut oil in a large, heavy-bottomed pot or deep fryer to 350°F (175°C).
Fry chicken in batches for 4-5 minutes, or until golden brown and cooked through.
Remove nuggets and place on a wire rack to drain excess oil. Serve immediately.

Nutrition per serving

Calories 290