Sugar-Free Chick-fil-A Style Nuggets
Elevate your homemade chicken game with these irresistible **Sugar-Free Chick-fil-A Style Nuggets**, a healthier twist on the fast-food favorite! Marinated in tangy dill pickle juice and coated in a savory blend of almond flour, paprika, and spices, these tender nuggets pack incredible flavor without added sugar or gluten. Perfectly pan-fried in your choice of olive or avocado oil, they achieve a crisp golden exterior while remaining juicy inside. Ready in just 40 minutes, this recipe is ideal for weeknight dinners or wholesome snacking. Serve these protein-packed bites with your favorite dipping sauce for a guilt-free indulgence that the whole family will love!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1.5 pounds Boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup Dill pickle juice
- 1 large Egg
- 0.5 cup Whole milk
- 1 cup Almond flour
- 1 teaspoon Paprika
- 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Onion powder
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 0.25 teaspoon Cayenne pepper
- 0.5 cup Olive oil or avocado oil
Instructions
Cut the chicken breasts into 1-2 inch pieces to form nugget-sized chunks.
Place chicken pieces in a bowl and pour the pickle juice over them. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to marinate, or up to 1 hour for extra flavor.
In a small bowl, whisk together the egg and whole milk, creating an egg wash.
In another bowl, mix almond flour, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper to form the chicken coating.
Drain the marinated chicken pieces and then dip each piece into the egg wash, ensuring they are fully coated.
Immediately dredge the chicken in the almond flour mixture, pressing the coating onto the chicken to make sure it sticks well.
Heat olive oil or avocado oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
Once the oil is hot, carefully add the chicken nuggets in batches, ensuring not to overcrowd the pan.
Fry each side for about 4-5 minutes, or until golden brown and fully cooked through with an internal temperature of 165°F (75°C).
Remove cooked nuggets onto a plate lined with paper towels to drain excess oil.
Serve warm and enjoy your sugar-free Chick-fil-A style nuggets with your favorite dipping sauce.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2946 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 203.3 g | 261% | |
| Saturated Fat | 31.3 g | 156% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 812 mg | 271% | |
| Sodium | 5882 mg | 256% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 38.8 g | 14% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 13.3 g | 48% | |
| Total Sugars | 12.4 g | ||
| Protein | 244.5 g | 489% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.9 mcg | 14% | |
| Calcium | 529 mg | 41% | |
| Iron | 12.2 mg | 68% | |
| Potassium | 2241 mg | 48% | |
*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.
