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Gluten-Free Chick-fil-A Chicken Nuggets

These Copycat Gluten-Free Chick-fil-A Chicken Nuggets are crispy, flavorful, and taste just like the real thing! Made with a simple marinade and dredge, they’re perfect for a quick and delicious homemade meal.
Course Main Course, Snack
Cuisine American, Southern
Diet Gluten Free
Keyword chicken, chicken nuggets, copycat, family friendly, gluten free fast food, homemade fast food, kid friendly
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Marinate 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings 12 servings
Calories 275kcal
Cost $14

Equipment

  • Frying Pan, Deep Fryer or Dutch Oven
  • tongs
  • Paper Towels

Ingredients

  • 2 lbs chicken tenders
  • ½ cup buttermilk
  • ¼ cup pickle juice
  • 1 tablespoon gluten-free all purpose flour
  • 1 ½ teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 to 1½ cups high-temperature oil depending on frying method

Dredge:

  • 1 cup gluten-free all purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon season salt or all purpose seasoning
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon pepper

Instructions

  • Cut the chicken tenders into 2-3 pieces each depending on your preference for size.
  • Add the tablespoon of gluten free flour, onion powder, garlic powder, salt and black pepper to the chicken. Mix well.
  • Pour the buttermilk and pickle juice on top and mix until chicken is fully incorporated.
  • Let marinate for at least 45 min-60 min and up to overnight.
  • Heat the oil over medium high heat.
  • Whisk all of the dredge ingredients together
  • Drop in a few pieces of the nuggets at a time into the flour, coat well, then into the oil.
  • Cook until golden brown

Notes

note: nutrition information is provided as a courtesy, but may not accurately reflect the final nutrition composition of your final dish depending on ingredients, substitutions, and serving size.
see the full blog post above post for:
  • ingredient and equipment suggestions & substitutions,
  • tips for modifying the recipe, and
  • frequently asked questions
 
You can make your own buttermilk by taking 1 cup milk of choice, adding 1 tablespoon white vinegar, and letting it sit for 5 minutes.
Amount of oil for frying may differ depending on fry method. 1 to 1 ½ cups of oil should be sufficient if you're using a frying pan or Dutch oven. If you're deep frying them in a fryer, you'll need about 3-4 cups of oil, depending on the size of your fryer.