Chick-Fil-A Style Grilled Nuggets
Recreate the irresistible flavor of a fast-food favorite at home with these Chick-Fil-A Style Grilled Nuggets! This recipe combines tender chicken breast, marinated in a tangy dill pickle juice and milk mixture, with a perfectly balanced seasoning blend featuring powdered sugar, garlic powder, and onion powder. A quick sear in olive oil ensures the nuggets are juicy on the inside and golden brown on the outside. Ready in under 20 minutes (plus marinating time), these grilled nuggets are the ultimate crowd-pleaser, whether served with your favorite dipping sauce or as part of a fresh, wholesome meal. Perfect for family dinners, meal prepping, or guilt-free snacking, these nuggets bring the beloved restaurant taste straight to your kitchen!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound Chicken breast
- 0.75 cup Dill pickle juice
- 0.25 cup Whole milk
- 1 tablespoon Powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Freshly ground black pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Onion powder
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
Instructions
Cut the chicken breast into 1-inch cubes to form nugget-sized pieces.
In a mixing bowl, combine pickle juice and milk. Add the chicken pieces to the mixture, cover, and let marinate in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes and up to 1 hour.
Remove the chicken from the marinade and pat dry with paper towels.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together powdered sugar, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder. Add the chicken pieces and toss until fully coated with the seasoning mix.
Heat a large non-stick skillet over medium heat and add the olive oil.
Once the oil is shimmering, add the seasoned chicken pieces in a single layer, making sure not to overcrowd the pan. Cook for about 4 minutes on each side or until the chicken is golden brown and fully cooked through.
Remove from the skillet and let rest on a plate for a couple of minutes.
Serve the grilled nuggets warm with your favorite dipping sauce or as part of a meal.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1006 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 46.4 g | 59% | |
| Saturated Fat | 9.4 g | 47% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.9 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 397 mg | 132% | |
| Sodium | 6016 mg | 262% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 17.4 g | 6% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.6 g | 6% | |
| Total Sugars | 12.3 g | ||
| Protein | 130.4 g | 261% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.7 mcg | 3% | |
| Calcium | 183 mg | 14% | |
| Iron | 3.1 mg | 17% | |
| Potassium | 1508 mg | 32% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
