If your family loves Chick-fil-A nuggets (who doesn’t?), this Homemade Chick-fil-A Nuggets Recipe is about to be your new go-to.

These nuggets are golden on the outside, juicy on the inside, and full of that signature flavor — but made with clean ingredients and zero drive-thru required. We skip the additives and fry in avocado oil or bake/air fry for a lighter take. Plus, they’re freezer-friendly and perfect for meal prepping lunchboxes or snack plates.

This is Healthy Fast Food at Home that tastes just as fun as it sounds.

Ingredients:

• 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces

• ½ cup dill pickle juice (for marinating)

• 1 egg

• ⅓ cup milk of choice

• ½ cup flour (or almond flour for gluten-free)

• ½ tsp paprika

• ½ tsp garlic powder

• ½ tsp salt

• ¼ tsp black pepper

• Avocado oil for pan-frying (or bake/air fry option below)

Instructions:

1. Marinate the chicken
   Place chicken pieces in a bowl or bag with pickle juice. Marinate for 30 minutes to 4 hours in the fridge.

2. Prepare the dredge
   In one bowl, whisk egg and milk. In another, combine flour, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.

3. Coat the nuggets
   Drain chicken and pat dry. Dip each piece into the egg mixture, then into the flour mixture, pressing to coat.

4. Cook your way

   • Pan-fry: Heat 2–3 tbsp avocado oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook nuggets 3–4 minutes per side until golden and cooked through.

   • Air fry: Lightly spray nuggets and air fry at 400°F for 10–12 minutes, shaking halfway.

   • Bake: Place on a lined baking sheet, spray lightly with oil, and bake at 425°F for 15–18 minutes, flipping halfway.

5. Serve warm
   Pair with your favorite dipping sauce — like Sarah’s homemade "Chick-fil-A" sauce or yogurt ranch!

Sarah’s Tips:

• Make it gluten-free: Use almond flour or a GF blend for coating.

• Meal prep tip: Freeze raw, coated nuggets in a single layer. Cook from frozen — just add 5 more minutes.

• Lighter version: Use the air fryer to cut oil but keep the crunch.

• Flavor boost: Add 1 tsp coconut sugar or smoked paprika to the flour mix for more Chick-fil-A-style flavor.

Flavorful Conclusion:

These Homemade Chick-fil-A Nuggets are crispy, tender, and totally crave-worthy — just like the drive-thru favorite, but made with real ingredients right in your kitchen. Clean comfort food that keeps everyone coming back for seconds? Yes, please.

Nutrition (per serving, serves 4):

• Calories: 295

• Protein: 28g

• Carbs: 10g

• Fat: 16g

• Fiber: 1g

• Sugar: 1g