CHICK-FIL-A GRILLED NUGGETS (COPYCAT)
Tender, juicy grilled chickennuggets—Chick-fil-A copycat! Pickle brine secret keeps them moist. Only140 cal, 25g protein. Healthy fast food!
Ingredients
For the Chicken:
- 2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts 4-5 medium breasts
- 1 cup dill pickle juice from pickle jar—the secret!
- ½ cup cold water
For the Marinade/Seasoning:
- ¼ cup olive oil
- 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice about 1 lemon
- 2 tablespoons pickle juice from the brine
- 1½ teaspoons garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon dried basil
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
For Cooking:
- 1-2 tablespoons olive oil for pan/grill
- Metal skewers or grill basket if grilling
For Serving:
- Chick-fil-A sauce store-bought or homemade
- Polynesian sauce
- Honey mustard
- BBQ sauce
- Ranch dressing
Instructions
- Cut chicken into 1-1.5" pieces. Brine in pickle juice + water 30 min-2 hours.
- Whisk marinade. Drain chicken, pat dry. Marinate 20 min-4 hours.
- Preheat grill/pan to medium-high. Oil grates.
- Grill nuggets 3-4 min per side until 165°F. Let rest 5 min.
- Serve with Chick-fil-A sauces!
Notes
- SECRET: Pickle brine = Chick-fil-A's magic! Don't skip. Dill pickles only!
- Don't overcook: 165°F is done. Use thermometer!
- Baking option: 425°F for 12-15 min, flip halfway.
- Storage: Fridge 4-5 days, freezer 3 months. Perfect meal prep!