Description
Enjoy making Chick Fil A Grilled Chicken Nuggets right at home with this simple and healthy recipe. These nuggets are tender and flavorful, perfect for a quick main course. Perfect for fans of delicious American cuisine.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts cut into bite-sized chunks
- ¾ cup dill pickle juice from a jar of pickles
- ¼ cup milk
- ¼ cup plain Greek yogurt or buttermilk
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper optional for a little heat
- Cooking spray or extra olive oil for grilling
Instructions
- Mix the pickle juice, milk, and Greek yogurt or buttermilk in a bowl until smooth and coat the chicken pieces completely in this marinade. Cover and chill for at least 30 minutes or up to 4 hours to enhance flavor and tenderness.
- Combine salt, black pepper, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, and cayenne in a small dish to create a seasoning blend.
- Remove the chicken from the marinade and dry it well with paper towels. Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle the seasoning mixture over the chicken, tossing to coat evenly.
- Heat a grill pan or non-stick skillet on medium-high and grease lightly. Place the chicken nuggets in a single layer without overcrowding and cook each side for 3 to 4 minutes until golden brown and fully cooked through.
- Let the grilled nuggets rest for 2 to 3 minutes to allow juices to redistribute before serving. Optionally brush with melted butter for an authentic finish.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilled
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 95mg