Dairy-Free Chick-fil-A Style Chicken Nuggets
Satisfy your fast-food cravings with these irresistible Dairy-Free Chick-fil-A Style Chicken Nuggets—perfectly tender, crispy, and seasoned to perfection without any dairy in sight! This recipe recreates the iconic Chick-fil-A flavor using a unique marinade of dill pickle juice and almond milk to tenderize the chicken while infusing it with tangy goodness. Coated in a spiced flour mixture with paprika, garlic powder, and cayenne for a subtle kick, these bite-sized nuggets are fried to golden perfection in a sizzling hot skillet. Ideal for those seeking a dairy-free alternative, they're quick to whip up and guaranteed to delight kids and adults alike. Pair them with your favorite dipping sauce for a crowd-pleasing meal that rivals fast food, right from your own kitchen!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound chicken breast
- 1 cup dill pickle juice
- 1 cup unsweetened almond milk
- 1 large egg
- 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.25 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 2 cups vegetable oil
Instructions
Cut the chicken breast into bite-sized pieces, about 1-inch cubes.
In a medium-sized bowl, combine the dill pickle juice and unsweetened almond milk. Submerge the chicken pieces in this mixture, cover, and refrigerate for 30 to 60 minutes. This marination helps tenderize the chicken and infuses it with flavor.
In a separate bowl, whisk the egg and set aside.
In another bowl, mix together the flour, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, black pepper, cayenne pepper, and cornstarch.
After marination, drain the chicken and discard the marinade.
Dip each piece of chicken in the beaten egg, ensuring they are fully coated, then dredge in the flour mixture. Press the flour mixture onto the chicken to create a thick coating.
Heat the vegetable oil in a deep skillet or frying pan over medium-high heat until the temperature reaches 350°F (175°C).
Carefully add the coated chicken pieces to the skillet in batches, avoiding overcrowding the pan. Fry each batch for about 5-6 minutes, turning halfway through, until the nuggets are golden brown and cooked through.
Use a slotted spoon to transfer the cooked nuggets to a plate lined with paper towels to drain excess oil.
Serve the dairy-free nuggets warm with your favorite dipping sauce.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
5122 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 444.7 g | 570% | |
| Saturated Fat | 65.9 g | 330% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 271.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 576 mg | 192% | |
| Sodium | 5753 mg | 250% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 165.7 g | 60% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 8.3 g | 30% | |
| Total Sugars | 3.7 g | ||
| Protein | 155.9 g | 312% | |
| Vitamin D | 3.2 mcg | 16% | |
| Calcium | 607 mg | 47% | |
| Iron | 13.9 mg | 77% | |
| Potassium | 1881 mg | 40% | |
*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.
