Chick-fil-A Nuggets (Copycat)

Ingredients · for 4 (scales to your household)

• 2 Eggs $0.81
• 1 cup Milk $0.42
• 1 pound Chicken breasts $6.80
• 3/4 cup Flour $0.21
• 3/4 cup Breadcrumbs $1.00
• 2 tablespoons Powdered sugar $0.06
• 2 teaspoons Kosher salt $0.10
• 1/2 teaspoon White pepper $0.03
• 1/4 teaspoon Chili powder $0.03
• 3 Inches of peanut oil not counted

Per-ingredient cost is the amount this recipe uses at the lowest Canadian price we have on file; the per-serving total above adds the range up to the dearest price and for buying whole packages.

Method

1. In a food processor, add the breadcrumbs and process until very fine.
2. In a large ziplock bag or a bowl add the chicken pieces, the milk and the eggs and combine. (I usually just close the bag and squish it together)
3. Put the chicken in the fridge for 15-20 minutes.
4. In a large dutch oven fill it 3 inches deep with peanut oil and heat to 365-375 degrees (medium high heat until a piece dropped in immediately bubbles up but doesn’t burn quickly).
5. Put the breadcrumbs, flour, powdered sugar, Kosher salt, white pepper, chili powder in a bowl and whisk together.
6. Dredge the chicken pieces in the flour mixture and let dry for a few minutes.
7. Fry in batches (avoid crowding them) until golden brown (2-3 minutes) and remove to a sheet pan.
8. Don’t drain on paper towels, it’ll create steam and soften the nuggets.