Soy-Free Homemade Chick-fil-A Nuggets
Skip the drive-thru and savor the irresistible flavor of these Soy-Free Homemade Chick-fil-A Nuggets—crispy, tender, and packed with the familiar tangy-savory goodness of a fast-food favorite, but made entirely from scratch! This recipe swaps soy ingredients for wholesome alternatives, using a delightful buttermilk and dill pickle juice marinade to tenderize the chicken and infuse it with signature flavor. Coated in a perfectly seasoned flour-and-cornstarch mix, these nuggets fry up golden and crunchy in your choice of peanut or canola oil. Ready in under an hour, this copycat recipe is perfect for family dinners or meal prepping and pairs beautifully with your favorite dipping sauces. Perfect for those seeking soy-free comfort food, these chicken nuggets hit every nostalgic note with clean, simple ingredients!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound Chicken breast
- 1 cup Buttermilk
- 4 tablespoons Dill pickle juice
- 1 cup All-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons Cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon Paprika
- 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Onion powder
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 2 cups Peanut oil (or canola oil)
Instructions
Cut the chicken breast into bite-sized pieces and place them in a bowl.
Add the buttermilk and pickle juice to the bowl with the chicken, stir to combine, and let it marinate in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes. Overnight marination is ideal for best results.
In a separate shallow dish, combine the all-purpose flour, cornstarch, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper, mixing well.
Remove the chicken from the refrigerator and drain off any excess marinade.
Heat the peanut oil (or canola oil) in a large skillet or a deep fryer to 350°F (175°C).
Dredge the marinated chicken pieces in the flour mixture, ensuring each piece is well-coated.
Carefully place the coated chicken pieces into the hot oil, frying in batches to avoid overcrowding the frying pan.
Fry the chicken nuggets for about 4-5 minutes, turning occasionally, or until they are golden brown and cooked through.
Using a slotted spoon, remove the nuggets from the oil and drain them on a plate lined with paper towels.
Repeat the frying process until all chicken pieces are cooked.
Serve the soy-free Chick-fil-A-style nuggets warm with your favorite dipping sauce.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
5361 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 499.3 g | 640% | |
| Saturated Fat | 86.6 g | 433% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 417 mg | 139% | |
| Sodium | 4833 mg | 210% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 125.6 g | 46% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 5.4 g | 19% | |
| Total Sugars | 13.1 g | ||
| Protein | 148.8 g | 298% | |
| Vitamin D | 3.2 mcg | 16% | |
| Calcium | 393 mg | 30% | |
| Iron | 9.0 mg | 50% | |
| Potassium | 1892 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.
