Appetizers

Homemade Chik-Fil-A Chicken Nuggets

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In honor of a new Chik-Fil-A opening down the street from us, we decided to give these a whirl! They really tasted so close to the real thing! (And you don't feel so bad about eating them because they are homemade, right?!)

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http://www.sixsistersstuff.com/2011/09/homemade-chik-fil-chicken-nuggets.html

1 lg egg
1 cup milk
1 lb. skinless and boneless chicken breasts
1-1/4 cup flour
2 Tbsp powdered sugar
2 tsp salt
1 tsp pepper
1/2 tsp chili powder
canola oil for frying
In a large bowl whisk milk and egg together Place chicken on counter and cut into cubed bite size pieces; trim any fat that you may see Put the chicken in the milk mixture and mix so that all is coated and place in refrigerator for at least 30 minutes In another large bowl combine the dry ingredients listed above and stir In cast iron pot or sauce pan pour in oil so that its at least an inch deep on med/high heat Remove the chicken from refrigerator and place about 8 pieces in milk mixture and then into the flour mixture Make sure all the chicken is coated with the flour and then place into the hot oil Cook each side for at least 2-3 minutes or until golden brown (You want to make sure that chicken is no longer pink so you can cut one piece to test it out) Place the chicken on some paper towels to soak up any oil Repeat the same steps with the rest of the chicken and serve
Nutritions

Calories
378

Sodium
1288mg
53% DV

Fat
12g
19% DV

Protein
29g
59% DV

Carbs
32g
11% DV

Fiber
2g
11% DV