Gluten-Free Chick-Fil-A Nugget Copycat (Edit recipe)

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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. (Recipe by @coffee.with.kindra)

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PREP TIME

4 hours

COOK TIME

5 minutes

INGREDIENTS

Serves: 12-14

Ingredients

1 lb Chicken Breast, diced into small cubes
1 cup Dill Pickle Juice, for brine
1 Egg
1 cup Milk, of choice
1 1/2 cups Cassava Flour, (Otto's Naturals - Cassava flour)
2 Tbsp Paprika
1 Tbsp Garlic Powder
1 tsp Chili Powder
Salt, to taste
Black Pepper, to taste
Extra Virgin Olive Oil, for frying

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Note, these instructions are written assuming the standard serving size, since you have modified the number of servings, these steps may need to be modified for best results

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

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This is our estimate based on online research.
Calories:	139
Fat:	4 g
Carbohydrates:	16 g
Protein:	9 g
Cholesterol:	26 g
Sodium:	321 mg
Fiber:	2 g
Sugars:	1 g
Sugar Alcohol:	0 g
Calculated for total recipe.