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Copycat Chick-Fil-A Nuggets Recipe

by Laura Fuentes

January 9, 2014
updated Jul 7, 2023
4.91 from 60 votes
Homemade gluten free chicken nuggets with the same texture and taste as the original Chickfila chicken nuggets.
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My kids love Chick-Fil-A Chicken Nuggets. My daughter says there is something in the breading she really likes that is not like my breaded chicken.

Why not make a copy cat recipe with that same texture, I thought. Watch how easily these homemade chick-fil-a nuggets come together.

Enter my intern Monica. Monica shared her recipe with her readers (and with me) but my toughest critic, Sofia, said something was “missing.” I made one batch baked and one pan fried. The baked batch did not brown or turn crispy so I ditched that idea.

gluten free chicken nuggets in a lunchbox

Instead, I tweaked the seasoning a little and fried it in coconut oil. When I say, “fry” I don’t mean deep fry… I mean about ½ an inch deep in your large pan.

My son, who can’t eat a regular Chick-Fil-A nuggets (he eats gluten free), ate these 3 days in a row. He was so excited to help me make the recipe that he begged to photograph them as well (thus the plain, un-styled by a 6 year old, photos). I guess we should thank him, since I wasn’t going to photograph or post it this recipe at all.

Gluten Free Chicken Nuggets

I actually love this recipe now for more reasons than the taste. He has gotten past his severe texture issues with chicken and throughly enjoys these. When I say “severe” the last time he ate chicken was 5 years ago… sometime around 1.

This recipe can be enjoyed by everyone, not just gluten and grain free people. It was the breading texture I was after and not without the “odd texture” that some grain free/gluten free foods can have. Of course, if you don’t have coconut flour, feel free to use all purpose flour but the texture will not be the same.

You can also pack leftovers inside a lunchbox and make an awesome school lunch!

I send them at room temperature, but if you child prefers them hot, pack them inside a thermos.

copycat chickfila nuggets in a green lunchbox with fruit and vegetables

If you’ve been around this site for long, you know that I am passionate about creating recipes that are not just tasty, but also made with whole, fresh ingredients.

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Serving up recipes like this and even two different recipes for whole-food pancakes every recipe in the 30 day Family KickStart Program is kid approved. You won’t have to make several meals to please everyone and stick to your diet.

Join the Family KickStart Program today and I’ll send you everything you need from meal plans to recipes and even shopping lists to help you succeed as a family in eating whole food for 30 days straight!

More about these gluten free chicken nuggets though, this week I bought 3lbs of organic chicken breasts on sale. I plan to make extra chicken nuggets and freeze them since my son loves them so much.

To freeze, follow all the steps prior to cooking them. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and spread breaded nuggets on the tray. Freeze for an hour and then transfer them to a freezer safe bag.

Letting him help me cook and photograph these has meant a lot to me. While they may not be the prettiest pictures in my blog, my son thinks they are amazing! Sometimes posts aren’t about perfection… it’s about showing the love you have for all that’s in them.

copycat chickfila nuggets in a lunchbox with fruit and vegetables

I hope you enjoy this recipe nearly as much as my son. He really wanted to share “his favorite nuggets” with you. You can also watch this short video and check out how easy they are to make.

copycat chickfila nuggets in a lunchbox

Copycat Chick-fil-A Chicken Nuggets

Laura Fuentes
Homemade gluten free chicken nuggets with the same texture and taste as the original Chickfila chicken nuggets.
4.91 from 60 votes
Servings 4
Prep Time 5 minutes mins
Cook Time 6 minutes mins
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Ingredients
  

  • 1.5 lbs chicken breasts, cut into ½ inch cubes
  • 2 eggs, beaten
  • ½ cup coconut flour
  • 1 tablespoon onion powder
  • 1 tablespoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon paprika
  • ¼ teaspoon pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • Oil for frying

Instructions
 

  • Pat dry the chicken breasts with a paper towel and with a sharp knife, cut them into 1-inch, nugget-sized pieces.
  • In a bowl, beat the eggs and set aside.
  • In a dish, combine the coconut flour, and seasonings.
  • First, dip the chicken in the egg, then in the seasoned coconut flour mixture, making sure to turn the chicken to coat all sides.
  • Meanwhile, fill your frying pan with oil to about ½″ to ¾″ high and heat to medium heat, about 325F (160C).
  • Pan-fry the nuggets, for about 2-3 minutes per side. Remove them from the pan onto a paper-towel-lined plate and repeat with remaining nuggets.
  • NOTE: Between each batch, remove the excess coating/breading from the nuggets that fall off while frying from the bottom of the pan. If you’re doubling the recipe, you might have to drain the oil from the pan, remove the fallen debris, and continue. 

Notes

If your oil is too hot, the coconut flour will burn. Some coconut flour will fall off chicken onto bottom of pan. After each batch, you might want to remove some of the fallen flour off the pan, especially if you are doubling the recipe.

Equipment

baking sheet
Coconut Flour

Nutrition

Serving: 2 nuggetsCalories: 302kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 42gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0.03gCholesterol: 191mgSodium: 408mgPotassium: 708mgFiber: 6gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 294IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 2mg
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  1. Noreen

    March 10, 2023 at 7:41 am

    5 stars
    We can have chickfila on sundays – FINALLY!

    Reply
  2. Rachel

    August 27, 2022 at 11:02 am

    5 stars
    Is there another option for the eggs? My little one has a milk and egg allergy.

    Reply
    • Laura Fuentes

      September 02, 2022 at 2:23 pm

      Yes, you can use an egg substitute or dip them in milk to wet it and get it to stick.

      Reply
  3. Robin

    April 06, 2022 at 3:33 pm

    5 stars
    Hi! I’m very excited to try these (just started my 3yo on GF and neeeeed help!) Here’s the thing, I want to mince my precooked chicken and form into nuggets THEN add the batter and fry.. do you think this will work? My son is a texture guy too and will eat real chicken nuggets but not chicken strips..and we all know that true nuggets are like minced or mushed chicken. Help!

    Reply
    • Laura Fuentes

      April 18, 2022 at 10:55 am

      Hi Robin, I have a similar recipe that uses minced chicken here. I don’t recommend mincing after cooking because it won’t bind together. You can get ground/minced chicken and form them into nuggets, coat them with this recipe, and then pan-fry bake them. Sort of the best of this and the other recipe.

      Reply
  4. Tiffany

    October 04, 2018 at 7:04 pm

    5 stars
    Wow. My kids loved it. My husband thought I brought home store bought chicken. I think we all are more than we should! My son asked for seconds. (he hardly ever asks for seconds) my daughter tried to sneak some before supper! I made them exactly as instructed. If anyone is nervous to try these, don’t worry they are great! Thanks for all your great recipes. Umm I NEED to subscribe! Lol

    Reply
    • Laura Fuentes

      October 07, 2018 at 8:31 pm

      I’m so glad these were winners Tiffany! Definitely, subscribe. Recipes to your inbox weekly!

      Reply
      • Tiffany Pontier

        March 21, 2021 at 7:01 pm

        5 stars
        Tried these with almond flour and I can’t stop eating. Lol. Also I used salmon this time because I realized at the last minute that I didn’t have panko for your salmon recipe. 🙂

        Reply
  5. Sabrina Garcia

    March 18, 2018 at 8:46 pm

    5 stars
    Hi Laura!!!
    Have you try using an Air Fryer?

    Reply
    • Laura Fuentes

      March 22, 2018 at 4:43 pm

      Hi Sabrina, you can totally use an Air Fryer with these nuggets. These are fried in a pan but an airfryer will be great. I no longer have one but I did love it when I had it.

      Reply
  6. Patty

    July 23, 2016 at 7:21 am

    1 star
    Was excited to try, but disappointed . Texture was sandy. Also, overkill on coconut flavor. However, the mix of spices was good, but didn’t remind me of CFA.

    Reply
  7. Kristi

    November 23, 2015 at 4:29 pm

    5 stars
    Just wondering if you ever found a suitable egg substitute for soaking the chicken? My son has a whey (which is in milk) and egg intolerance.

    Reply
    • Laura Fuentes

      November 23, 2015 at 4:38 pm

      not that will make the mixture stick. sorry!

      Reply
    • Sterling

      February 01, 2016 at 10:28 pm

      5 stars
      I am noshing on a fresh set that was dipped in coconut milk wash before the flour mixture. It’s shedding a bit more than the egg might, but they’re plenty coated.

      Reply
  8. Erin

    November 14, 2015 at 7:59 pm

    5 stars
    Hi! Do you think I could make these with ground chicken?? Thanks so much!

    Reply
    • Laura Fuentes

      November 15, 2015 at 6:36 pm

      Not this recipe Erin. For ground chicken you are going to want to use this recipe. Enjoy!

      Reply
  9. JenniferQ

    October 02, 2015 at 11:34 pm

    5 stars
    Thank you for the great recipe and clear instructions. We made up 4 pounds of these tonight and they were gobbled up by my hungry family who felt they were being treated to the best dinner ever! Not having coconut flour, we whizzed up rice in the dry Vita-mix container until it was a flour. It seemed to work just fine, though I cannot compare it to your original recipe.

    I am receiving inspiration from your approach. After 20 years of parenting, I still need inspiration for the daily question of “what’s for dinner?”! Thank you.

    Reply
    • Stephanie Schneller

      October 04, 2015 at 9:40 pm

      5 stars
      I’m thrilled these were enjoyed at your house Jennifer! 4lbs! wow. that was one big family meal. I’m thrilled to provide you with kichen inspiration any day 🙂

      Reply
  10. Adrienne S.

    September 02, 2015 at 11:07 am

    5 stars
    Laura,
    You nailed this recipe! We had it for dinner last night. This tastes just like Chick Fil A and was a big hit with my family. Thanks for sharing!

    Reply
    • Laura Fuentes

      September 03, 2015 at 3:44 am

      I’m so glad it was a success! I hope you enjoy this recipe for many years to come.

      Reply
  11. Nicole

    July 28, 2015 at 10:24 am

    5 stars
    My daughter is gluten, dairy & egg free. Would this work with a flax or chia egg substitute?
    Looks delicious!

    Reply
    • Laura Fuentes

      July 28, 2015 at 11:54 am

      Nicole, I have not tried binding the “breading” with an egg substitute. Let me know if they work for you. Enjoy!

      Reply
  12. Alyson

    May 27, 2015 at 8:35 pm

    5 stars
    How do you get them to get crispy??? Mine turned out soggy and gritty 🙁

    Reply
    • Laura Fuentes

      May 28, 2015 at 6:29 pm

      Did you bake them? I assume you did. You have to spray them with coconut oil spray prior to baking them otherwise they don’t bake well. For optimal results pan frying is the best.

      Reply
  13. Amy

    April 27, 2015 at 4:47 pm

    5 stars
    As a mom of four boys, I have to say, each one said, ” this is so yummy!”
    Thanks for the great recipe!

    Reply
    • Laura Fuentes

      April 29, 2015 at 12:28 pm

      I’m glad they loved the recipe Amy!

      Reply
  14. Kat

    March 14, 2015 at 12:19 pm

    5 stars
    We are just starting out GF. But we have a load of other allergies and coconut is one. What would you suggest for a replacement? We also have soy and nuts allergies. Thanks!

    Reply
    • Laura Fuentes

      March 16, 2015 at 11:33 am

      you can use a rice based gluten free all purpose flour mix. However, the texture won’t be the same. If you can find gluten free bread crumbs you can use those too.

      Reply
  15. JoAnn

    February 28, 2015 at 12:58 am

    5 stars
    Hmmm…thinking I’ll try these with almond meal. I’ve had success using it to bread chicken strips before. We’ll see how it goes!

    Reply
    • Laura Fuentes

      February 28, 2015 at 9:46 am

      let me know how it works out!

      Reply
  16. Amy

    November 02, 2014 at 7:49 pm

    4 stars
    I made these, but I marinated the chicken with salt, spices and vinegar overnight for more taste. I have to say I was surprised by the lack of crisp and the “soggy sauce” of wasted coconut flour in my pan of expensive oil. I guess I was expecting it to be more like commercial nuggets. It’s a good alternative to the unhealthy fare in fast food restaurants though, but my kids eat chicken as is, don’t need it breaded or fried. Thanks for a gluten alternative for me to experiment.

    Reply
    • Laura Fuentes

      November 03, 2014 at 9:31 am

      Amy, some of the coconut flour will fall at the bottom of the pan. It’s just how it goes.

      Reply
  17. Robin

    October 25, 2014 at 10:50 pm

    5 stars
    These look fabulous! My grain free little guy will be so excited! Stupid question…..when you send them for lunch the next day do you warm them? Or straight from the fridge to the lunch box? Do you put a cold pack with them? Sorry…..I’m somewhat phobic about chicken 🙂

    Reply
    • Laura Fuentes

      October 26, 2014 at 9:11 pm

      I send them straight from the fridge in the lunchbox. they sort of get eaten at room temperature. I’m more phobic about where their hands have been… (school bathrooms, desks, playground, noses….lol)

      Reply
  18. jess

    October 20, 2014 at 1:55 pm

    4 stars
    Just found these a couple of days ago and made them! In my haste I accidently put the seasoning in the egg wash…haha! But it turned out so darn tasty. My oil cooked off quickly so I had to keep adding more in between batches. Bummer. The taste is so good though and the texture of the “breading” is FUN

    Reply
    • Lisa

      July 16, 2021 at 8:50 pm

      5 stars
      Can you put these in an air fryer instead of the frying pan?

      Reply
      • Laura Fuentes

        July 24, 2021 at 3:05 pm

        Absolutely! preheat 400F for 5 minutes. Airfry at 400F for 8 to 10 minutes (this will vary by the size of your nugget pieces). Enjoy!

        Reply
  19. Susan

    October 19, 2014 at 10:33 am

    5 stars
    Laura – I saw this link from your sweet potato tater tots on a Buzzfeed list of great sweet potato recipes and I had to laugh! I wish I had found this recipe 15 years ago when I had a picky eater, he would’ve eaten these up – now of course he’s a college freshman who runs, rock climbs, lifts weights and eats like a horse! So I especially appreciate your last comment about kids being resilient and don’t need to be catered to as much as we think, truly words of wisdom. Seems like a big problem at the time, but they usually do thrive and grow out of it! So grateful for the Internet and Pinterest and sensible, creative and fun blogs like yours, keep up the great work (now my husband has been told to try GF and these will be a fun, easy dinner to try). Thanks!

    Reply
    • Laura Fuentes

      October 20, 2014 at 2:03 pm

      Susan, I am so glad I was able to “speak” to you with my comment! You’ll find lots of gf recipes on here since two of us in my family are gf. Here is to an easy transition into gluten free!

      Reply
  20. Xan

    August 21, 2014 at 10:59 am

    5 stars
    I can’t wait to try this recipe. My son is so picky; it’s so hard to get him to eat chicken of any kind. My question, is it possible to send these nuggets to school warm. I haven’t been able to find anything out there that can keep food like that warm. Both my kids have allergies so I am always looking for great ideas! I love your website and can’t wait to order your book!

    Reply
    • Laura Fuentes

      August 21, 2014 at 1:16 pm

      Hi Xan! I dont know if you own a thermos but here are the thermoses that I recommend. You can definitely send these warm to school inside a thermos. Remember that kids are very resilient and that they don’t really need to be catered to as much as we think.

      Reply
      • Andrea

        October 02, 2020 at 11:02 pm

        5 stars
        What can I use instead of egg for the coating? I would really like to try these for my daughter, but she has an egg allergy. Also, how do You cook these from frozen? Do you thaw them and then fry as per the recipe instructions?

        Reply
        • Laura Fuentes

          October 04, 2020 at 5:41 pm

          you can make a “flax” egg or use a commercial egg substitute and dip it in that, then proceed with the rest of the recipe as noted. To cook these from frozen, I’d leave them out on the counter for 5-10min to thaw them out while the oil or oven heats.

          Reply
          • Lauren C

            April 22, 2021 at 3:31 pm

            5 stars
            What type of oil do you use to fry with?

          • Laura Fuentes

            April 26, 2021 at 4:38 pm

            I personally use coconut oil.

  21. Nina

    August 11, 2014 at 2:08 pm

    5 stars
    I’ve made these twice now for my very picky, chicken-hating 8-year-old and they have been a huge hit!! The texture is fantastic and the nuggets come out so tender. I used half coconut flour and half tapioca starch as we can’t do too much coconut at a time. Also didn’t use eggs but dipped chicken in milk substitute before rolling in flour and it works great. I pan-fry in a little grapeseed oil. Thank you so much for offering more and more gluten- and grain-free recipes, they are perfect for my family!

    Reply
    • Laura Fuentes

      August 11, 2014 at 8:09 pm

      Thank you for letting others know that they were a hit for you Nina!

      Reply
  22. LadyLep

    August 11, 2014 at 8:46 am

    5 stars
    I discovered your website a while ago thru 100days of real food and love the ideas you have! Unfortunately my boys (13,10,8&3) are stuck in a rut and are not good about trying new foods. But these look really good! I was wondering if these have a coconut flavor? I don’t have coconut flour but I can probably get it from Whole Foods. I have coconut oil but have only used it once because I really don’t like coconut flavor, it tastes like suntan lotion to me… 🙂

    Reply
    • Laura Fuentes

      August 11, 2014 at 10:33 am

      this won’t taste like coconut but it’s the coconut flour that gives it the chick-fil-a breading like texture. Of course, you can fry them in vegetable oil if you like.

      Reply
  23. Susan

    July 31, 2014 at 11:59 am

    5 stars
    Just found your blog yesterday (thanks to 100daysofrealfood.com) and am loving it! Ordered your cookbook, too! 🙂 I plan to try these nuggets tonight. Quick question, though – can I cook prior to freezing them and then just heat the frozen nuggets up in the toaster oven? Or do you think they wouldn’t have the crispness to them? Thanks!

    Reply
    • Laura Fuentes

      August 01, 2014 at 8:57 am

      Hi Susan! you can cook and freeze them. Just thaw them out and then toast them. otherwise, you’ll have burnt nuggets and frozen centers.

      Reply
  24. Suzanne

    April 16, 2014 at 6:17 pm

    5 stars
    I tried these tonight and our 6 year old daughter loved them as much as I did!! Thank you for a great gluten-free recipe. I’ll be making these again soon.

    Reply
    • Laura Fuentes

      April 16, 2014 at 9:17 pm

      So glad it was a winning recipe at your house!

      Reply
  25. Mindy

    April 14, 2014 at 6:08 am

    5 stars
    These are delicious! Thank you! Have you ever tried baking them instead? I want to pass this recipe along to my sister, but I’m afraid pan frying might be too much for her at this point. She is just getting started with this real food cooking thing and I don’t want her to set the kitchen on fire. 🙂

    Thanks!

    Reply
    • Laura Fuentes

      April 14, 2014 at 2:40 pm

      I’m thrilled you loved them Mindy! Yes, I’ve tried baking them but they don’t turn crispy unless they are coated with oil spray. Can she pan fry them (with less oil than here) and then transfer them to the oven for another 10min to cook them through after? Otherwise, these coconut chicken strips (she can omit the coconut) are just like Cane’s and they are baked 🙂

      Reply
  26. Jennifer

    March 29, 2014 at 7:10 am

    5 stars
    Yes we can – thank you! I appreciate your quick response – can’t wait to try these!

    Reply
  27. Jennifer

    March 27, 2014 at 8:08 pm

    5 stars
    My son has an egg allergy – any suggestions for a wash other than egg?

    Thanks and looking forward to trying these!

    Reply
    • Laura Fuentes

      March 28, 2014 at 9:20 pm

      Can you do milk? You’ll need the coating to stick to something “wet” or I’m guessing a flax egg will work too.

      Reply
  28. Kris

    March 27, 2014 at 11:22 am

    5 stars
    Would a different grain free flour such as Almond or Chestnut work instead of Coconut Flour?

    Reply
    • Laura Fuentes

      March 27, 2014 at 11:31 am

      the Almond flour didn’t “stick” for me. You’d have to do the traditional egg wash first, then bread with almond/chestnut. When you use the coconut flour you skip that step completely.

      Reply
  29. Pinero Paulette

    March 05, 2014 at 10:26 am

    Hi!

    Were can I get that small white box “stage” or what is the correct name for it.

    Thanks!

    Reply
    • Laura Fuentes

      March 05, 2014 at 11:14 am

      Paulette, this is the one I have.

      Reply
  30. Grecia

    February 26, 2014 at 10:39 am

    Hello ! I was wondering if I could ” bake ” instead of frying the chicken nuggets for this recipe

    Reply
    • Laura Fuentes

      February 27, 2014 at 10:01 am

      I am sure you could but they won’t be crispy and the crust won’t be as good.

      Reply
      • susan

        April 03, 2014 at 11:31 am

        5 stars
        I made some recipe I found for baked parmesan chicken nuggets and they were perfectly crispy. I think the recipe may have called for dipping the meat in olive oil first. They were really good though. The kids loved them and so did I.

        Reply
        • Laura Fuentes

          April 06, 2014 at 10:58 am

          as long as you liked them… these are not dipped in oil though, just pan fried.

          Reply
  31. Jenna

    January 29, 2014 at 1:11 pm

    I am just beginning my journey with eating G-free. I am the only one in my family that needs gluten free food, so most of the time, if the food I am fixing for the family is NOT gluten free, I just eat something else. I am excited to try this recipe for several reasons. 1. It’s Gluten Free! 2. As a family, we LOVE Chick-Fil-A. 3. I had taken a couple BSCBs out of the freezer for dinner, but had no idea what I was going to make them with them. Now I do!
    I only have one question. I have an “all-purpose” gluten free flour. It is rice flour based. Do you know, will rice flour work for these nuggets? Thanks for any knowledge or experience shared!

    Reply
    • Laura Fuentes

      January 30, 2014 at 9:03 am

      Jenna, if you use a gluten free flour you won’t get a “breaded” feel without bread crumbs. In other words, you’ll need to bread them as you would traditionally, all purpose flour, then egg, then bread crumbs. When you use coconut flour (as shown here) it’s a single step breading process. egg wash, coconut flour, period. It’s the coconut flour that make them have the same texture as CFA. Will it work the other way? sure. but not with all purpose flour alone.

      Reply
  32. mom of 5

    January 19, 2014 at 7:21 am

    laura,
    made these yesterday for my kids and they LOVED them! thanks for sharing this recipe with my family!!!
    I laughed when I read your comment about overcooking the chicken. my husband was so accustomed to eating dry chicken when we first met that he always insisted that my chicken was ‘raw’ since it was so juicy! I had to buy a meat thermometer to prove the chicken was perfectly cooked to 165′! 🙂

    Reply
    • susan

      April 03, 2014 at 11:29 am

      How do you get the chicken nuggets cooked fully without getting them dry? I’m so afraid of salmonella that I always overcook chicken to make sure it’s safe. Do you put a meat thermometer into every nugget? I don’t mean to sound ignorant but I love things like chicken piccata and making my own nuggets but I’m just paranoid, especially of kids eating undercooked chicken.

      Thanks,
      Susan

      Reply
      • Laura Fuentes

        April 03, 2014 at 3:04 pm

        Susan, it’s funny you asked…. I typically use a food thermometer in the thickest pieces… and when it says 165-170 they are good! 🙂

        Reply
  33. aimeedewar

    January 18, 2014 at 4:01 pm

    5 stars
    My kids are excited to try these. Question: in the pics the nuggets look bigger than 1/2″ cubes stated in the recipe. Is the 1/2′ right? Thanks, Aimee

    Reply
    • Laura Fuentes

      January 19, 2014 at 4:09 pm

      Aimee, 1/2 inch high give or take. Of course, you could make these into strips as well. the picture is a closeup and my son help me cut it… give or take… since nuggets are not an exact science. 🙂

      Reply
  34. mom of 5

    January 15, 2014 at 6:27 am

    5 stars
    laura, thanks for the response and for letting me know to add breadcrumbs. maybe thats why my homemade tenders don’t turn out as expected! i’m going to make these tonight for dinner.
    i have heard that chik fil a soaks their chicken in buttermilk to keep the meat moist. is there any truth to that? will soaking in buttermilk make a difference? thanks again!

    Reply
    • Laura Fuentes

      January 15, 2014 at 4:34 pm

      I don’t think soaking in buttermilk makes a difference…. other people soak them in pickle juice too. I find that not over cooking your chicken is the most helpful way to having juicy tenders. next time you are out and about… get some coconut flour. or get it on amazon. it’s not that expensive and it gives it the exact texture! plus it saves you a step!

      Reply
  35. Elizabeth

    January 14, 2014 at 6:32 pm

    5 stars
    I made this tonight. The only thing I added was that I brined the chicken and pounded it to make it a softer texture (one of my kiddos has texture issues), My family LOVED it. My husband (who hardly ever takes leftovers with him for lunch) said he’d take them for his lunch. He also said that he didn’t need the honey mustard he normally eats with his nuggets because of the flavor. Thanks so much.

    Reply
    • Laura Fuentes

      January 14, 2014 at 9:55 pm

      So glad your entire family loved these!

      Reply
  36. Taneenart

    January 13, 2014 at 7:29 pm

    5 stars
    What kind of coconut oil do you use to fry them in? Refined or unrefined? I have the unrefined one at home but I just want to know if the coconut smell will be too much to fry these little cuties in.

    Reply
    • Laura Fuentes

      January 14, 2014 at 9:56 pm

      Either. It won’t. the coconut smell sort of cooks off… if that makes any sense.

      Reply
  37. mom of 5

    January 13, 2014 at 6:56 am

    my kids LOVE chik fil a, and it’s the only place i’ll take them to eat out since its ‘real’ chicken, not processed nuggets like other fast food places might serve. but with 5 *starving* kids, it’s very expensive, so we only go a few times a year. i had always heard that chik fil a soaked their nuggets in buttermilk to keep them so moist. have you ever heard that?

    i can’t wait to try this recipe tomorow for dinner! you said regular flour would work, right? i don’t have coconut flour on hand. but if this is a success, i may have to get some! 🙂

    Reply
    • Laura Fuentes

      January 14, 2014 at 9:57 pm

      yes, regular flour will work but don’t expect it to have the same “texture” at all. you’ll need to add breadcrumbs too.

      Reply
  38. Laura N.

    January 12, 2014 at 10:38 pm

    Just wondering if you find this lunchbox to truly be leak proof? I am shopping for next school year and a new Kindergarten student!! Thank you for your input.

    Reply
    • Laura Fuentes

      January 14, 2014 at 9:57 pm

      I do. These are all of the lunchbox supplies I use. 🙂

      Reply
  39. Stephanie

    January 10, 2014 at 9:20 am

    5 stars
    My kids love Chik fil a, Im going to have to try this recipe!

    Reply
  40. Amy Hamer

    January 09, 2014 at 6:43 pm

    Love this idea! How do you cook the frozen nuggets, though? Thanks for all you do!

    Reply
    • Laura Fuentes

      January 09, 2014 at 8:57 pm

      Same way you’d cook any other frozen nuggets… they take a bit longer to fry though. Since I make a plan for the week, I usually take them out the night before and they thaw overnight in the fridge.

      Reply
      • Adriana

        February 20, 2015 at 12:26 pm

        Is it better to freeze them cooked or uncooked?

        Reply
        • Laura Fuentes

          February 20, 2015 at 6:20 pm

          I freeze uncooked. Just like on the video.

          Reply
      • Kelly E

        November 23, 2016 at 11:55 am

        5 stars
        Lauren I just LOVE the photo your son took! A budding photographer. So excited to try this recipe. I HATE cooking but I want my kids to eat better so I’m leading by example! Wish me luck! ~ Kelly E

        Reply
        • Laura Fuentes

          November 23, 2016 at 12:06 pm

          Thanks Kelly! They freeze great. Make a big batch and you have them for later.

          Reply

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