Copycat Chick-fil-A Nuggets

  

It's similar to Chick-Fil-A, but it tastes 10000 times better! And the homemade honey mustard is incredible!

 

INGREDIENTS

1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch chunks

1 cup dill pickle juice

1 ½ cups milk, divided

1 cup peanut oil

1 large egg

1 ¼ cups all-purpose flour

1 tablespoon confectioners’ sugar

Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

 

FOR THE HONEY MUSTARD

¼ cup mayonnaise

2 tablespoons honey

1 tablespoon mustard

2 teaspoons Dijon mustard

2 teaspoons freshly squeezed lemon juice

 

Mix the mayonnaise, honey, mustard, and lemon juice; set aside.

Combine the chicken, pickle juice, and 1/2 cup milk in a large mixing bowl; marinate for at least 30 minutes. Drain thoroughly.

In a large skillet over medium-high heat, heat the peanut oil.

 

Combine the remaining 1 cup milk and the egg in a large mixing bowl. Stir in the chicken and toss gently to combine; drain any excess milk mixture.

Combine the chicken, flour, and confectioners' sugar in a gallon Ziploc bag or large mixing bowl; season with salt and pepper to taste.

Cook the chicken in batches in the skillet until it is evenly golden and crispy, about 2-3 minutes. Transfer to a plate lined with paper towels.

Serve right away with honey mustard.