{"id":1724568,"date":"2021-11-29T14:03:59","date_gmt":"2021-11-29T14:03:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/copycat-chick-fil-a-chicken-nuggets\/"},"modified":"2024-10-05T11:35:25","modified_gmt":"2024-10-05T16:35:25","slug":"copycat-chick-fil-a-chicken-nuggets","status":"publish","type":"recipe","link":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/copycat-chick-fil-a-chicken-nuggets\/","title":{"rendered":"Copycat Chick-fil-A Nuggets"},"content":{"rendered":"
It\u2019s tough to match a master at their own game, but these copycat Chick-fil-A nuggets do a pretty good job of it. They\u2019re surprisingly close to the flavor and texture of genuine Chick-fil-A nuggets. They\u2019re just the thing when you don\u2019t feel like going out or getting delivery.<\/p>\n
These chicken nuggets are surprisingly quick and easy to make at home, though you may need to sharpen up your frying skills<\/a>. As long as you remember to cook your nuggets in small batches so that your oil stays at the right temperature, you\u2019ll get a restaurant-quality result.<\/p>\n Place the chicken pieces and pickle juice in a bowl, and toss until the chicken is well coated with juice. Set this aside at room temperature for 30 minutes. While it marinates, whisk the cornstarch, soy, egg white, seasonings and Dijon mustard to make a thick batter. Add this batter to the chicken mixture, and toss again to thoroughly coat the pieces.<\/p>\n Combine the remaining Dijon mustard with barbecue sauce and honey, mixing them well. Set the dip aside.<\/p>\n In a deep skillet or electric skillet, heat 1 inch of oil to 375\u00b0F. Fry the chicken pieces a few at a time until they\u2019re browned and their juices run clear, roughly one to two minutes on each side. Drain the nuggets on paper towels as they come out of the oil. Serve the nuggets hot, with their dipping sauce.<\/p>\n Any leftover nuggets should be packed into an airtight food storage container and put away in your refrigerator as soon as the meal is over. A piece of paper towel or brown paper on the bottom of the container will help absorb any excess oil.<\/p>\n Leftover nuggets will keep for up to four days in the fridge if you pack and refrigerate them promptly after the meal. You may need to make a double batch if you want leftovers, but that\u2019s a good problem to have. Reheating them without sacrificing texture or drying them out can be a challenge. Follow our guide to reheating fried chicken<\/a> for the best results.<\/p>\n Yes, you can freeze these either cooked or uncooked. Either way, freezing them on a parchment-lined sheet pan first is your best bet. Once frozen, you can pack the nuggets into heavy-duty freezer bags or a freezer-safe storage container with a tight-fitting lid. Cooked nuggets should be defrosted overnight in the fridge, and then reheated just as you would any other piece of fried chicken. Cook raw nuggets directly from frozen; they\u2019ll just take an extra minute or two to reach a food-safe temperature.<\/p>\n You have several oil options. You need an oil with a high smoke point (so it can handle the heat) and a neutral flavor. The best oils for frying include canola, sunflower, safflower, corn oil or soybean oil. Those are all inexpensive and easy to find. Peanut oil is another good one, though it\u2019s an allergy risk and adds a noticeable flavor. Other options including avocado oil and grapeseed oil also work well, but they\u2019re not as budget-friendly.<\/p>\n The simplest way to know if they are cooked is to cut one open. It should be golden on the outside, and the juices inside should run clear. If your tester is done, cook the rest of them for the same time. An instant-read thermometer<\/a> is a better option, especially if your nuggets aren\u2019t all the same size.<\/p>\n This recipe isn\u2019t really your best bet for oven or air fryer cooking, because of the sticky batter. We have other recipes that work well in those appliances, though. This versatile chicken nuggets recipe<\/a> lends itself to multiple cooking methods, and we have dozens of others<\/a> you can experiment with.<\/p>\n What should I serve with my copycat Chick-fil-A nuggets?<\/strong><\/p>\n You can serve them with any of the usual fried chicken side dishes<\/a>. Corn on the cob, mashed potatoes with gravy or kid-friendly fries are all easy choices. For a more virtuous option, serve them with your favorite salad. If you want to double down on recreating the Chick-fil-A experience at home, we\u2019ve got you covered. We\u2019ve curated a list of other recipes that are either direct Chick-fil-a copycats<\/a> or at least very similar to one of the chain’s menu items. Waffle fries<\/a>, anyone?<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" These copycat Chick-fil-A nuggets taste just like the real thing without going out or ordering in. Nuggets are best when hot and fresh, and straight from the pan is freshest of all.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":7061,"featured_media":2056349,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"ep_exclude_from_search":false},"tags":[304328,339637,304177,304292,304022,303966,303887,304347,304268,324623,304020,304005,304150,303883],"categories-v2":[308984,308481,309457,308305,308603,308495,308478,308998,259483,309177,308594,308549,309434,308476],"coauthors":[343387],"recommended_recipes":[{"post_title":"Copycat Olive Garden Chicken Marsala","post_link":"\/recipes\/copycat-olive-garden-chicken-marsala-recipe\/","post_image":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Copycat-Olive-Garden-Chicken-Marsala_EXPS_TOHD25_278692_ChristineMa_6.jpg"},{"post_title":"Copycat KFC Coleslaw","post_link":"\/recipes\/kentucky-coleslaw\/","post_image":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Kentucky-Coleslaw_EXPS_RC22_267782_DR_04_21_2b-e1724907493956.jpg"},{"post_title":"Copycat Cheesecake 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Don\u2019t let the \u2018thick batter\u2019 worry you like it did me. I thought I had my measurements wrong. Once it goes onto the chicken it thins out. So good. Keeping this in rotation.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2023-05-05","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"Elisha155"},"reviewBody":" These are quite good. My kids love them. I did add about a 1\/4 extra cornstarch to thicken batter for crispier nuggets, but still good.<\/p> <\/p>","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":4,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2022-07-13","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"GoldWrench"},"reviewBody":"Ok, but does not taste like CFA. 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I used this TOH recipe https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/article\/copycat-chick-fil-a-sauce-recipe\/<\/a> for the sauce.<\/p>","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}}]},"video":{"data":{"status":204},"message":"No shortcode found in recipe"},"rms_legacy_id":"153028","romance_copy_dek":"These copycat Chick-fil-A nuggets taste just like the real thing without going out or ordering in. 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Directions<\/h2>\n
Step 1: Prepare the copycat chicken nuggets<\/h3>\n
Jackie Alpers for Taste Recipes<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n
Step 2: Mix the dipping sauce<\/h3>\n
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Step 3: Fry the nuggets<\/h3>\n
Jackie Alpers for Taste Recipes<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n
Jackie Alpers for Taste Recipes<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n
Copycat Chick-fil-A Nuggets Variations<\/h2>\n
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How to Store Chick-fil-A Copycat Nuggets<\/h2>\n
How long will copycat Chick-fil-A chicken nuggets keep?<\/h3>\n
Can I freeze leftover nuggets?<\/h3>\n
Copycat Chick-fil-A Nuggets Tips<\/h2>\n
Jackie Alpers for Taste Recipes<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n
What kind of oil should I use to fry my copycat Chick-fil-A nuggets?<\/h3>\n
How can I tell when my copycat nuggets are done?<\/h3>\n
Can I cook my copycat nuggets in my oven or air fryer?<\/h3>\n
Copycat Chick-fil-A Nuggets Tips<\/h2>
How do I store copycat Chick-fil-A nuggets?<\/h3>
What can I serve with these copycat Chick-fil-A nuggets?<\/h3>
How do I reheat these copycat Chick-fil-A nuggets?<\/h3>Follow our tips on how to reheat fried chicken<\/a>!
\u2014Christina Herbst<\/a>, Taste Recipes Assistant Digital Editor<\/i>","Metadescription":"Our copycat Chick-fil-A chicken nuggets are marinated in pickle juice, coated in a thick batter, fried until golden and served with a spot-on dipping sauce.","DigitalHeadnotes":"I developed this recipe to mimic 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! \u2014Jeni Pittard, Statham, Georgia","FreezerDirections":"","FreezerDirectionsTitle":"","HTMLTitle":"Chick-fil-A Chicken Nuggets Copycat ","RecipeVersionNumber":null,"WorkflowStatusId":9,"Directions":[{"Direction":"Place chicken and pickle juice in a bowl; toss to coat. Let sit 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. ","SequenceNo":1},{"Direction":"For dipping sauce, combine mustard, barbecue sauce and honey; set aside. ","SequenceNo":2},{"Direction":"In a deep skillet or electric skillet, heat 1 inch oil to 375\u00b0. 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.","SequenceNo":3}],"RecipeTaxonomies":{"Budget":[],"CookingStyle":[],"Course":[],"Cuisine":[],"HealthyEating":[],"HolidaysAndCelebrations":[],"Ingredients":[],"Kids":[],"PartnerRecipes":[],"Publications":[],"WinningRecipes":[],"Tags":[{"Name":"Meal Types","ID":304268},{"Name":"Dinner","ID":304292},{"Name":"Recipes","ID":324623}]},"ContributorTypeId":1,"NutritionalAnalyisParagraph":"1 serving: 307 calories, 16g fat (2g saturated fat), 63mg cholesterol, 514mg sodium, 14g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 0 fiber), 24g protein. ","NoOfRatings":5,"GoogleImage16x9":"https:\/\/cdn3.tmbi.com\/toh\/GoogleImages\/Copycat-Chick-Fil-A-Chicken-Nuggets_EXPS_CCBZ24_153028_DR_10_17_9b.jpg","GoogleImage4x3":"https:\/\/cdn3.tmbi.com\/toh\/GoogleImagesPostCard\/Copycat-Chick-Fil-A-Chicken-Nuggets_EXPS_CCBZ24_153028_DR_10_17_9b.jpg","DefaultImageYn":false,"NativeRecipeTemplate":false,"IsMsn":true,"PinterestImage":"","CarouselImages":[],"SponsorLogoImage":"","SponsorID":"","GlobalCookingTips":[],"RecipeSpecificCookingTips":[{"TipType":"Test Kitchen Tips (Q&A)","TipTitle":"Copycat Chick-fil-A Nuggets Tips","TipText":"What kind of oil should you use to fry copycat Chick-fil-A chicken nuggets?<\/h3>When deep-frying chicken nuggets, you want to use an oil with a high smoking point. Some of the best oils for frying<\/a> include peanut, canola, sunflower, safflower, corn or vegetable oil. Do not use olive oil, butter or shortening.
How can you tell when the copycat Chick-fil-A chicken nuggets are done frying?<\/h3>These chicken nuggets are done frying when they are golden brown, and the juices are clear when you cut into a piece. If you\u2019re unsure of the cooking time, test a single piece first. This will help you gauge the cooking time for the rest of the copycat chicken nuggets.
How else can you cook copycat Chick-fil-A chicken nuggets? <\/h3>Because of the batter, we don\u2019t recommend cooking copycat Chick-fil-A chicken nuggets any other way. However, we have other chicken nugget recipes that don't need to be fried. Heat up the oven for baked chicken nuggets<\/a> or the air fryer for these sweet potato-crusted chicken nuggets<\/a>.
What can you serve with copycat Chick-fil-A chicken nuggets?<\/h3>Serve your copycat nuggets the traditional way: with Chick-fil-A sauce! To make, combine barbecue sauce, Dijon mustard and honey to taste. Sometimes, we like to add in a little mayo as well to make the texture of your copycat Chick-fil-A sauce<\/a> more similar to what you'd get at the restaurant. To finish your meal, whip together fresh-squeezed lemonade<\/a>, crispy waffle fries<\/a> or any of these other copycat Chick-fil-A recipes<\/a>.
How do you store copycat Chick-fil-A chicken nuggets?<\/h3>
\u2014Julie Schnittka<\/a>, Taste Recipes Senior Editor<\/i> and Christina Herbst<\/a>, Taste Recipes Social Media Editor<\/i><\/div>"}]},"breadcrumb":[],"meta_data":{"enhanced_fields":{"enhanced_recipe_title":"Chick-fil-A Chicken Nuggets Copycat"}},"analytics":[],"yoast_head":"\n