What part of the chicken is Chick-fil-A grilled nuggets?

Chick-fil-A uses whole chicken breast meat , cut into small, tender pieces. That’s exactly what we use here— boneless, skinless chicken breasts trimmed and sliced into nuggets.

How much healthier are Chick-fil-A grilled nuggets?

Compared to fried nuggets, grilled versions are lower in fat, calories, and carbs. Our homemade recipe cuts sodium too, making them even more balanced. You can view more comparisons in our chick-fil-a grilled chicken nuggets calories post.

What kind of oil does Chick-fil-A use for grilled nuggets?

Chick-fil-A lightly brushes theirs with canola oil before grilling. We skip the oil or use a touch of avocado oil spray on the grill grates to keep it light and clean

What makes Chick-fil-A nuggets unique?

It’s all about the sweet-savory marinade , grill technique, and signature rub. Our version mimics that with pickle juice and a sugar-spice blend , just like in our cast iron chicken recipes .

Chick-fil-A Grilled Chicken Nuggets – Juicy, Healthy, and Better Than Takeout Chick-fil-A Grilled Nuggets

Description

Juicy, smoky, copycat Chick-fil-A grilled chicken nuggets made at home with pickle juice and powdered sugar for that signature flavor.

Ingredients

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1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts

1/2 cup dill pickle juice

1/4 cup milk

2 tsp powdered sugar

2 tsp Girls Can Grill Chicken Rub

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Instructions

1. Cut chicken into bite-sized pieces. Place in a bowl with pickle juice and milk. Marinate for 30 minutes.

2. Remove from marinade and pat dry.

3. In a small bowl, combine powdered sugar and Chicken Rub. Sprinkle all over chicken.

4. Heat grill to high. Grill chicken for 3 minutes per side until cooked through.

5. Serve with honey mustard dipping sauce.

Notes

This recipe has been updated to reduce sodium by combining the rub with powdered sugar. For the old rub, mix: 2 tsp powdered sugar, 1 tsp kosher salt, 1 tsp black pepper, 1/4 tsp garlic powder, 1/4 tsp paprika, 1/4 tsp celery salt.

Prep Time: 40 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Category: Hot Meals
Method: Grilling
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 4 oz
Calories: 123
Sugar: 1g
Sodium: 466mg
Fat: 3g
Saturated Fat: 1g
Unsaturated Fat: 2g
Trans Fat: 1g
Carbohydrates: 4g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 20g
Cholesterol: 59mg