Chick Fil A Grilled Nuggets (Copycat Recipe) (2024)

These Chick Fil A grilled nuggets taste like they're straight from the restaurant! They're super tender and juicy with that iconic flavor that is just so good. And you'll love how quick and easy they are to make at home!

The Best Chick Fil A Grilled Nuggets

The Chick Fil A grilled chicken nuggets are, without a doubt, one of the best things on the Chick Fil A menu. Between the tender, juicy chicken and simple but crazy flavorful seasoning, they're seriously addictive!

Since I can't get enough of these grilled chicken nuggets, I knew I had to come up with a copycat recipe. And I may be biased, but I think I nailed it! The flavor of the nuggets is spot on, and they cook perfectly.

In addition to tasting out of this world good, these copycat Chick Fil A grilled nuggets are a breeze to make. All you have to do is cut and marinate the chicken, then toss them in the seasoning blend and grill 'em up.

It's that easy!

Oh, and since these grilled chicken nuggets are so easy to make, you'll have plenty of time to work on some tasty sides to serve with them. If you're looking for what to serve with grilled chicken nuggets, my go-to side is this Chick Fil A mac and cheese, and I love dipping the nuggets in this Chick Fil A sauce and this Chick Fil A honey roasted BBQ sauce.

INGREDIENTS

These grilled chicken nuggets are made entirely with kitchen and pantry staples. In fact, I'm willing to bet you have most of the ingredients you'll need on hand already!

So check out all of the Chick Fil A grilled nuggets ingredients:

• 0.75 lb. boneless skinless chicken breast
• ¼ cup dill pickle juice (or apple cider vinegar with lemon juice)
• 3 tablespoon milk
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• 1 ½ teaspoon powdered sugar
• ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
• ¼ teaspoon paprika powder
• A drizzle of olive oil

Pretty simple, right?!

By the way, you can use all of these ingredients to make this Chick Fil A grilled chicken sandwich, so you'll definitely want to give that a try next!

HOW TO MAKE CHICK FIL A GRILLED NUGGETS

STEP 1: MARINADE THE CHICKEN

First, begin by cutting the boneless skinless chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces.

Then, you can take out a large bowl big and combine the dill pickle juice and milk. Now add the chicken breast to the bowl, cover it, and let it marinate in the fridge for 30 minutes.

STEP 2: SEASON THE CHICKEN

When the chicken pieces have finished marinating, you'll want to drain the chicken and pat it dry.

Then, you can add the salt, pepper, sugar, garlic powder, paprika, and a drizzle of olive oil to a medium sized bowl and give it a mix. Next, add the chicken to the bowl and toss to combine the chicken with the seasonings.

STEP 3: GRILL THE CHICKEN NUGGETS

Next, you'll want to preheat the grill pan - or grill - over medium heat. Once the pan is hot, you can add the chicken to it and cook the nuggets for 10 minutes on all sides.

As soon as the chicken nuggets are fully cooked through, remove them from the grill pan and serve 'em hot with waffle french fries or whatever sides you prefer.

Enjoy!

HOW TO STORE CHICK FIL A GRILLED NUGGETS

This recipe for Chick Fil A grilled nuggets makes about 2 servings, so it's great for a small dinner or lunch for two or a big meal for one. If you're lucky, you might even end up with leftovers!

Speaking of leftovers, you can store leftover grilled chicken nuggets in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3-4 days.

Alternatively, if you want your chicken nuggets to last even longer, you can freeze them. Again, you'll want to store them in an airtight container - or a freezer-safe bag - and they should last for up to 4 months.

HOW TO REHEAT COOKED CHICKEN

When you're ready to enjoy your Chick Fil A nuggets again, they're good cold, but they're even better reheated.

So, to reheat the nuggets, I suggest putting them in a baking dish in the oven set to 375°F for 5-7 minutes or until they're fully reheated. You can also reheat them in an air fryer set to 370°F for 3-4 minutes or until they reach your desired temperature.

FAQS ABOUT THIS CHICK FIL A GRILLED NUGGETS RECIPE

ARE CHICK FIL A GRILLED NUGGETS HEALTHY?

Yes, Chick Fil A grilled nuggets are healthy since they are mostly just lean protein. And grilled chicken nuggets will definitely be a healthier choice than fried chicken nuggets since they have less fat and carbohydrates.

HOW MANY CALORIES ARE IN A 12 PIECE CHICK FIL A GRILLED NUGGETS?

According to the Chick Fil A website's nutrition and allergens section, a 12-piece of grilled chicken nuggets is 210 calories.

WRAPPING IT UP

Well, that's how to make Chick Fil A grilled nuggets!

As much as I love the grilled chicken nuggets from Chick Fil A, I honestly think these might be even better. They're just so tender, juicy, and perfectly seasoned with the best flavor in each bite. It really is the perfect easy grilled chicken recipe everyone will love!

Anyway, I hope you enjoy this Chick Fil A grilled nuggets recipe as much as I do.

As always, if you give this copycat recipe a try, be sure to leave a comment below and let us know how it went!

More Copycat Recipes

If you liked these copycat Chick-Fil-A chicken nuggets, we have a ton of other copycat recipes from popular restaurants you can make next!

Check all of these out:

• Chick Fil A chicken noodle soup
• Chick Fil A nuggets
• Chipotle steak
• Chipotle chicken
• Taco Bell nacho fries
• PF Chang's chicken lettuce wraps

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