Homemade Chick-fil-A Inspired Chicken Nuggets with Seasoned Fries
Serves: 5
Ingredients:
For the Chicken Nuggets:
- 2.5 pounds Chicken tenders
- Flour (for coating)
- 3 Eggs
- 1/4 cup Milk
- 1/4 cup Pickle juice
- Salt, Pepper, Garlic powder, Onion powder, Seasoned salt (to taste)
- Oil (for frying)
For the Seasoned Fries:
- 1/3 pack of frozen fries
Instructions:
- Preparation:
- Thaw the chicken tenders if they are frozen.
- Preheat your oil for frying in a deep fryer or a large pot on the stove.
- Prepare the Chicken:
- In a shallow dish, mix together flour, salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and seasoned salt to create the dry mix.
- In another shallow dish, whisk together eggs, milk, and pickle juice to create the wet mix.
- Take each chicken tender and dip it first into the dry mix, then into the wet mix, and finally back into the dry mix, ensuring a thick coating.
- Shake off any excess coating and carefully place the chicken tenders into the hot oil.
- Fry the chicken tenders until they are golden brown and cooked through, about 6-8 minutes. Ensure the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C).
- Prepare the Seasoned Fries:
- While the chicken is frying, preheat your oven according to the instructions on the fries package.
- Spread the frozen fries in a single layer on a baking sheet.
- Sprinkle them with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and any other desired seasonings.
- Bake the fries in the preheated oven according to the package instructions until they are crispy and golden brown.
- Serve:
- Once both the chicken tenders and fries are cooked, remove them from their respective heat sources.
- Serve the homemade Chick-fil-A inspired chicken nuggets with the seasoned fries on the side.
- Optionally, serve with your favorite dipping sauces such as Chick-fil-A sauce or barbecue sauce.
Enjoy your homemade Chick-fil-A feast with your family, knowing you saved money and had fun cooking together!
