Description
Juicy and smoky, this authentic Chick Fil A grilled nuggets recipe brings your favorite fast-food flavor home—healthy, easy, and family-approved!
Ingredients
For the Chicken:
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1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
For the Marinade:
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¾ cup dill pickle juice
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¼ cup whole milk (or almond milk)
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1 tbsp powdered sugar
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1 tsp salt
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½ tsp black pepper
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½ tsp paprika
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½ tsp garlic powder
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½ tsp onion powder
For Grilling:
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1 tbsp olive oil
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Optional: smoked paprika for extra smokiness
Instructions
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Prepare Chicken: Pat dry chicken pieces and cut into 1–1½ inch nuggets.
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Make Marinade: In a bowl, whisk pickle juice, milk, and sugar. Stir in seasonings.
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Marinate: Submerge chicken in marinade. Cover and chill for 2–4 hours (30 mins minimum).
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Preheat Grill: Oil grill or grill pan and preheat to medium-high (approx. 400°F).
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Grill Nuggets: Remove chicken from marinade. Grill 2–3 mins per side until 165°F internal temperature.
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Rest & Serve: Let rest 3–5 minutes before serving.
Notes
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Marinate up to 12 hours for deeper flavor—don’t exceed to avoid saltiness.
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Substitute thighs for juicier nuggets or use almond milk for dairy-free.
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Reheat in air fryer or oven to retain texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6 nuggets
- Calories: 160 kcal
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 510 mg
- Fat: 3.5 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 0 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 26 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg