Grilled Chick Fil A Nuggets Recipe

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Due to its simplicity, healthfulness, and deliciousness, this recipe is one of the most popular ones on my website.

Then, we can get to the secrets: first, grab some boneless, skinless chicken breasts or tenders and dice them into even-sized pieces.

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Chick-fil-A Grilled Nuggets 🔗

Below is our ingredient list and the step-by-step instructions for how to make Chick-fil-A grilled nuggets. Follow the details to achieve the successful deliciousness.

Prep: 60min

Total: 65min

Ingredients:

  • 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breast cut into 1 inch chunks
  • ½ cup dill pickle juice
  • ¼ cup heavy cream
  • ½ tsp lemon juice
  • 2 teaspoons powdered sugar
  • 1 ½ teaspoons salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ¼ teaspoon paprika
  • ¼ teaspoon seasoning salt
  • Olive oil

Instruction:

  1. Remove any fat from chicken and cut chicken into bite sized pieces.
  2. Place heavy cream and dill pickle juice in a medium sized bowl. Add bite sized chicken pieces. Allow to marinate for 1 hour or up to overnight.
  3. Drain marinade from chicken pieces and pat dry.
  4. In a separate mixing bowl, combine dry ingredients of powdered sugar, pepper, garlic powder, paprika, seasoning salt. Stir until well mixed.
  5. Add chicken to the dry mixture and stir until well coated.
  6. Heat cast iron skillet over medium heat. Drizzle chicken with olive oil and cook in the skillet for 8-10 minutes until it reaches an internal temperature of at least 165F degrees.
  7. Add grill marks by finishing it on the grill for 3 minutes if desired.
  8. Serve with your favorite sauce and enjoy.

FAQ

What does Chick-fil-A marinate their chicken in?

The Grilled Nuggets are the ideal guilt-free option for those craving a tasty meal or snack because they have just 140 calories and 25 grams of protein for the 8-count entrée, less than one-third of the daily cholesterol recommendation, and no trans fat.

Is Chick-fil-A grilled nuggets real chicken?

Ultimately, the Chick-fil-A menu team settled on a seasoning made up of just four basic ingredients: sea salt, lemon, garlic, and savory herbs.

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