Gluten-Free Chick-Fil-A Nugget Copycat

Gluten-Free Chicken Nuggets Recipe (Chick-Fil-A Nugget Copycat)

Gluten-Free, Grain-Free, Paleo, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free

Recipe by @coffee.with.kindra

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Crispy, crunchy Gluten-Free Chicken Nuggets are back on the menu, thanks to this revamped Otto's Cassava Flour version! An easy brine coupled with a delicious blend of spices keep the chicken tender, juicy and oh-so-flavorful.

Ingredients 

• 1-pound chicken breast, diced into small cubes
• 1 cup dill pickle juice for brine
• 1 egg
• 1 cup milk of choice 
• 1 ½ cups Otto’s Naturals – Cassava Flour
• 2 Tablespoons paprika
• 1 Tablespoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon cayenne powder
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• Salt to taste 
• Pepper to taste
• Oil for frying 

 Instructions  

1. Soak chicken in pickle juice for 4 hours (this brines the chicken).
2. Mix egg with milk in a medium bowl.
3. Drain pickle juice from chicken.
4. Put chicken in egg/milk mixture. Soak while preparing next step.
5. In a large Ziploc, mix Otto’s Naturals – Cassava Flour and seasonings.
6. Heat oil on medium or to 375 degrees.
7. Add chicken to flour bag, zip shut and toss to coat chicken evenly.
8. Cook chicken in oil in small batches, turning to cook evenly. Nuggets will cook in 3-4 minutes.
9. Drain on paper towels. Enjoy!

Recipe Notes

Prep Time: 4 Hours
Cook Time: 5 Minutes
Total Time:  1 Hour and 5 Minutes