Best 5 Baked Chick Fil A Nuggets Recipes
Dive into the delectable world of baked Chick-fil-A nuggets, a healthier twist on the iconic fast-food favorite. With just a few simple ingredients and a touch of culinary magic, you can create crispy, juicy nuggets that rival the original, all from the comfort of your own kitchen. Baked Chick-fil-A nuggets are a healthier alternative to their fried counterparts, making them a perfect choice for health-conscious individuals and families alike. You can feel good about serving these golden nuggets to your loved ones, knowing that they are made with wholesome ingredients and free from unhealthy trans fats and excessive sodium.
Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!
BAKED CHICKEN NUGGETS
A real kid-pleaser! Adults will enjoy this recipe for a tasty appetizer, too! Serve warm with your favorite dipping sauces if desired.
Provided by Teresa C. Rouzer
Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Chicken Baked and Roasted Oven Fried
Time 40m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
- Cut chicken breasts into 1 1/2-inch sized pieces. In a medium bowl, mix together the bread crumbs, cheese, salt, thyme and basil. Mix well. Put melted butter in a bowl or dish for dipping.
- Dip chicken pieces into the melted butter first, then coat with the breadcrumb mixture. Place the well-coated chicken pieces on a lightly greased cookie sheet in a single layer, and bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 308.4 calories, Carbohydrate 14.6 g, Cholesterol 81 mg, Fat 19.1 g, Fiber 1.4 g, Protein 19.3 g, SaturatedFat 11.4 g, Sodium 989 mg, Sugar 1.2 g
CHICK-FIL-A CHICKEN (AND NUGGETS) COPYCAT
After looking on the internet for days for a Chick-Fil-A copycat and finding only plain old fried chicken recipes, I decided to try and imitate it myself. It came out pretty darn close I think! There are two crucial ingredients chick-fil-a uses that most recipes dont have- pickle juice and sugar. They also use MSG- but its also ok without it if you dont like it. Just cut up the breasts into chunks and follow recipe for nuggets. (Edit: I also have to say I love Chick- Fil-A and that I think they're a great company. I encourage anyone to visit if they can, the staff is always so nice and polite at every location I've been to! Its just too bad they don't have more locations!)
Provided by exzentriker
Categories Chicken Breast
Time 1h20m
Yield 4 sandwiches, 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Pound chicken breasts till they are thin enough for your taste. (I find a lot of breasts are really too thick for a sandwich so I pound out the thick part a little) Cut into chunks if you want nuggets.
- Place chicken in plastic bag with pickle juice and marinate for an hour (preferably overnight).
- Mix up eggs in seperate bowl for the egg wash.
- Mix flour and remaining spices in another shallow bowl.
- Remove chicken from the pickle juice maranade and drain well. Dip into the egg wash and then into the flour mixture.
- Fry the chicken however you prefer here. I pan fried mine in a few tablespoons of oil and it turned out fine. Chick-Fil-A deep fries theirs in a pressure cooker, so you can try that if you are feeling adventurous.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 426.9, Fat 16.2, SaturatedFat 4.7, Cholesterol 185.8, Sodium 709.6, Carbohydrate 31.1, Fiber 1.2, Sugar 6.5, Protein 36.8
CHICKEN NUGGETS RECIPE
Skip the drive through and make these copycat Chick Fil A Chicken Nuggets at home, paired with my famous Chick Fil A Sauce copycat of course!
Provided by Shawn
Categories Main Dish
Time 50m
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Start by placing your chicken in a large zip close bag and adding in the pickle juice and milk. Smoosh around to get all the chicken coated and let sit for 20 to 30 minutes.Meanwhile heat at least an inch deep of oil to 350 degrees F.
- Combine the flour, breadcrumbs, powdered sugar, garlic powder, paprika, salt and pepper in a bowl and mix thoroughly.
- Drain the marinade from the chicken and discard. Dip each piece of chicken in the breadcrumb mixture, coating completely, and then carefully add to the fryer.Cook in small batches so you do not decrease the temperature of the oil.
- Fry for 3 to 5 minutes, until the chicken is a deep golden brown, then place chicken on a wire cooling rack to cool slightly. Keep cooking until all chicken is done. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 226 kcal, Carbohydrate 19 g, Protein 27 g, Fat 4 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 74 mg, Sodium 886 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 3 g, ServingSize 1 serving
HOMEMADE CHICK-FIL-A CHICKEN NUGGETS RECIPE
If I had the option of eating Chick-Fil-A every day of my life, I would. I LOVE it. This version of Homemade Chick-Fil-A Chicken nuggets helps me with my addiction and might help you with yours.
Provided by Elyse Ellis
Categories Main Course
Time 1h3m
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a large bowl whisk milk and egg together
- Place chicken on counter and cut into cubed bite size pieces; trim any fat that you may see
- Put the chicken in the milk mixture and mix so that all is coated and place in refrigerator for at least 30 minutes
- In another large bowl combine the flour, powdered sugar, salt, pepper, and chili powder and stir together.
- In cast iron pot or sauce pan pour in oil so that its at least an inch deep on med/high heat
- Remove the chicken from refrigerator and place about 8 pieces at a time into the flour mixture making sure all the chicken is coated with the flour and then place into the hot oil
- Cook each side for about 2-3 minutes or until golden brown (You want to make sure that chicken is no longer pink so you can cut one piece to test it out)
- Place the chicken on some paper towels to soak up any extra oil.
- Repeat the same steps with the rest of the chicken.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 261 kcal, Carbohydrate 30 g, Protein 24 g, Fat 4 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 63 mg, Sodium 1060 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 6 g, ServingSize 1 serving
COPYCAT CHICK-FIL-A CHICKEN NUGGETS
I developed this recipe to copycat Chick-fil-A chicken nuggets. I knew I had a winner the first time I made them because the whole family fought over who got the last one! For a dipping sauce, combine barbecue sauce and Dijon mustard, then stir in honey to add some sweetness. -Jeni Pittard, Statham, Georgia
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 24m
Yield 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- In a bowl, add chicken and pickle juice; toss to coat. Marinate at room temperature for 30 minutes. Meanwhile, combine the next 8 ingredients to form a thick batter. Add batter to the chicken mixture and toss to coat. , For dipping sauce, combine mustard, barbecue sauce and honey; set aside. , In a deep skillet or electric skillet, heat 1 inch oil to 375°. Fry chicken pieces, a few at a time, until browned and juices run clear, 1-2 minutes on each side. Drain on paper towels. Serve with sauce.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 307 calories, Fat 16g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 63mg cholesterol, Sodium 514mg sodium, Carbohydrate 14g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 24g protein.
Tips:
- To ensure your nuggets are crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, use a combination of bread crumbs and flour in the coating.
- Don't overcrowd the baking sheet when baking the nuggets. Leave some space between each nugget so that they cook evenly.
- Use a meat thermometer to check that the nuggets have reached an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) before serving.
- Serve the nuggets with your favorite dipping sauce, such as honey mustard, barbecue sauce, or ranch dressing.
- For a healthier version of these nuggets, you can bake them instead of frying them.
Conclusion:
With just a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can make delicious Chick-fil-A nuggets at home. These nuggets are perfect for a quick and easy meal or snack, and they're sure to be a hit with the whole family. So next time you're craving Chick-fil-A, give this recipe a try. You won't be disappointed!
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