Knock-off Chick-fil-A Bites Recipe

Name: Knock-off Chick-fil-A Bites
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3/4 cups Pickle Juice; 3/4 cups 2% Milk; 1 whole Egg; 1 teaspoon Salt; 1 pound Thin Chicken Breasts, Cut Into Chunks; 1 cup Flour; 2 Tablespoons Powdered Sugar; 1 teaspoon Salt; 1 teaspoon Pepper; 1 teaspoon Paprika; 1/2 teaspoons Garlic Salt; 1/2 cups Peanut Oil; 1 dash Salt; 1 dash Pepper

Servings: persons

3/4 cups Pickle Juice
3/4 cups 2% Milk
1 whole Egg
1 teaspoon Salt
1 pound Thin Chicken Breasts, Cut Into Chunks
1 cup Flour
2 Tablespoons Powdered Sugar
1 teaspoon Salt
1 teaspoon Pepper
1 teaspoon Paprika
1/2 teaspoons Garlic Salt
1/2 cups Peanut Oil
1 dash Salt
1 dash Pepper

1
In a plastic container, whisk together pickle juice, milk, egg and salt.
2
Add in the chunks of chicken breast and let them marinate in the refrigerator for 4 hours.
3
Once chicken is done marinating, combine all of the ingredients for the breading in a large Ziplock bag.
4
Add chicken chunks to the flour bag and shake until all of the chunks are coated.
5
Add peanut oil, salt and pepper into a large Dutch oven set over medium-high heat.
6
Let the peanut oil get very hot.
7
Drop chicken chunks into the hot peanut oil and fry for about 2 minutes per side.
8
Remove chicken to a plate covered with a paper towel to drain off the grease.
9
Repeat this process until all the chunks have been cooked.
10
Serve with your favorite sauce.
11
Im a ketchup girl, but honey mustard, ranch, or barbeque would work beautifully.
12
Adapted from Iowa Girl Eats who in turn adapted it from My Name is Snickerdoodle.

572

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Protein

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3/4 cups Pickle Juice, 3/4 cups 2% Milk, 1 whole Egg, 1 teaspoon Salt, and more.

Yes, Knock-off Chick-fil-A Bites falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Knock-off Chick-fil-A Bites

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