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Healthy Chick-Fil-A Grilled Nuggets

This copycat Chick-Fil-A grilled nuggets recipe is literally perfection in the air fryer!!
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Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Additional Marinate Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Copycat Chick-Fil-A Grilled Nuggets, Grilled Nuggets Air Fryer, Healthy Chick-Fil-A Grilled Nuggets
Servings: 4
Calories: 158kcal

Equipment

  • 1 Medium to Large Mixing Bowl To marinade the chicken
  • 1 Air Fryer
  • 1 Small Mixing Bowl or Cup To mix together the seasoning blend

Ingredients

  • 1 lb. Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts
  • 1/2 Cup Pickle Juice
  • 1/4 Cup Almond or Skim Milk
  • 2 Tsp. Powdered Sugar
  • 1/2 Tsp. Garlic Powder
  • 1/4 Tsp. Paprika
  • 1/2 Tsp. Sea Salt
  • 1/2 Tsp. Black Pepper

Instructions

  • Trim off any excess fat on the boneless skinless chicken breasts and cut into bite-sized pieces.
  • Add the cut chicken into a bowl for marinating purposes. Add in your milk and pickle juice. Let the chicken marinate for at least 30-60 minutes......but for the full effect, I highly recommend marinating overnight. 
  • When you're ready to cook, drain the marinade completely and pat the chicken dry with some paper towels. Doesn't have to be perfect, but enough to make sure its pretty dry so the seasoning blend your going to be mixing together will stick well and coat evenly to the chicken.
  • Preheat the air fryer to 400℉.
  • Combine the rest of the ingredients together and mix until combined well. Powdered sugar, salt, garlic powder, paprika, and the pepper. 
  • Add the seasoning blend to the cut up chicken and make sure its coated evenly.
  • Once the air fryer has preheated, spray the air fryer basket or tray with cooking spray.
  • Place the chicken in the air fryer and layer evenly (single layer) and make sure its spaced out a little and not sticking together so the chicken cooks evenly.
  • Cook the chicken for 10-12 minutes or until fully cooked, flipping grilled nuggets over once halfway through.
  • Serve with your favorite dipping sauce and ENJOY!!

Notes

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Nutrition

Serving: 4oz | Calories: 158kcal | Carbohydrates: 4.5g | Protein: 25.8g | Fat: 3.3g | Fiber: 0.1g | Sugar: 3.7g
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