Copycat Chik-Fil-A Nuggets

Submitted by Air Force Mama

"Adapted from Stockpiling Moms"

 

• Ready In: 20mins
• Ingredients: 9
• Serves: 4

ingredients

• 1 large egg
• 1 cup milk
• 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast
• 1 1⁄4 cups flour
• 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 1 teaspoon pepper
• 1⁄2 teaspoon chili powder
• canola oil (for frying)

directions

1. In a large bowl whisk milk and egg together.
2. Place chicken on counter and cut into cubed bite size pieces; trim any fat that you may see.
3. Put the chicken in the milk mixture and mix so that all is coated and place in refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
4. In another large bowl combine the dry ingredients listed above and stir.
5. In cast iron pot or sauce pan pour in oil so that its at least an inch deep on med/high heat.
6. Remove the chicken from refrigerator and place about 8 pieces in milk mixture and then into the flour mixture.
7. Make sure all the chicken is coated with the flour and then place into the hot oil.
8. 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).
9. Place the chicken on some paper towels to soak up any oil.
10. Repeat the same steps with the rest of the chicken and serve.