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Copycat Chick-fil-A® Nuggets

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Time: 45 minutes

Yield: 4 servings

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We've all been there: you’re desperately craving Chick-fil-A® nuggets... and it's Sunday. Don't fret, because the solution is in your own kitchen. You don't even need a deep-fryer to make Copycat Chick-fil-A Nuggets. Just a Dutch oven and lots of peanut oil. Eat your Copycat Chick-fil-A Nuggets with biscuits for a decadent brunch or with a variety of dipping sauces and coleslaw. You may never want to sit in the famously long drive-thru lines again!

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Ingredients

  • 3/4 cup breadcrumbs
  • 1 pound chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch chunks
  • 1 cup milk
  • 2 large eggs
  • peanut oil, to taste
  • 3/4 cup flour
  • 2 teaspoons kosher salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon white pepper
  • 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon chili powder

Directions

Step 1 -Pulse the breadcrumbs together in a food processor until very fine.

Step 2 -Add the chicken pieces, the milk, and the eggs to a large resealable bag and massage or shake to combine.

Step 3 -Place the bag with the chicken mixture in the refrigerator for 15-20 minutes.

Step 4 -Fill a large pot or Dutch oven with about 3 inches of the peanut oil.

Step 5 -Heat the oil to 365-375 degrees F and watch the temperature carefully throughout the cooking process.

Step 6 -In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the breadcrumbs, the flour, the salt, the white pepper, the powdered sugar, and the chili powder.

Step 7 -Dredge the chicken pieces in the breadcrumb mixture and allow them to dry for a few minutes.

Step 8 -Working in small batches, fry the chicken until golden-brown and crisp, about 4 minutes.

Step 9 -Transfer the chicken to a wire rack or sheet pan. Do not dry on paper towels as the nuggets will get soggy from the steam.

Step 10 -Serve hot!

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