Almost Chick Fila Nuggets
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Recipe type: Main
Cuisine: American
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Serves: 4-5 servings
 
This kicked up version of Chick Fila nuggets is sure to please the pickiest of eaters.
Ingredients
  • 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch chunks
  • 1 cup dill pickle juice
  • 1½ Tbsp of confectioners Sugar
  • 1 Tablespoon of Sriracha or hot sauce
  • 1 Tablespoon of Creole Seasoning Salt
  • 1 cup peanut oil
  • 1 large egg
  • ½ cups milk
  • 1½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 Tsp confectioners’ sugar
  • Tony Chacere's or Cajun/Creole seasoning, garlic powder, black pepper
Instructions
  1. In a gallon ziplock bag, combine chicken, pickle juice, sriracha and creole seasoning; marinate for at least 30 minutes(best overnight). Drain well.
  2. Heat peanut oil in a large skillet over medium high heat.
  3. In a large bowl, whisk milk, egg, 1 tsp of creole seasoning. Stir in chicken and gently toss to combine; drain excess milk mixture.
  4. In a gallon size Ziploc bag or large bowl, combine flour and confectioners’ sugar; season with creole seasoning salt, garlic, and pepper, to taste. Add Chicken to bag in batches, shake to coat.
  5. Working in batches, add chicken to the skillet and cook until evenly golden and crispy, about 2-3 minutes. (Always do a small test batch to see if seasoning is sufficient.)
  6. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate.
  7. Serve immediately with honey mustard. (made easily by combining equal parts of honey, mustard, and mayo) For extra kick at BBQ sauce to honey mustard mix.
Recipe by Mom's Saving Grace at https://www.momsavinggrace.com/2013/09/01/almostchickfilanuggets/