PALEO CHICKEN NUGGETS

I have seen many recipes for copy-cat Chick-fil-A chicken nuggets. One really interesting part of them is the soak in pickle juice- it may sound weird, but it totally works. It makes the nuggets so juicy and full of flavor.

Once I made one batch in pickle juice I had the idea to use jalapeño juice, that turned out to be a great idea! It isn’t spicy, it just has a little different flavor and is so good. I highly recommend trying it with jalapeño juice. Ok, so I’m going to get a little picky here and talk about jarred pickles. Most brands have nasty additives and even food coloring. Just read the labels before using the juice. I really like Trader Joe’s organic pickles- the ingredients are simple and basic, nothing unnecessary and they are inexpensive.

You will love how easy these are to make. Just soak in the juice, drain, toss with coconut flour, and fry. No multiple steps of breading (although that can be tasty!) and less dirty dishes.

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 to 2 pounds chicken breasts cut into bite-size pieces
• 1 cup pickle juice or jalapeño juice
• 1/2 cup coconut flour
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne
• 1/4-1/2 cup avocado oil or other fat for frying

Instructions

1. In a large bowl, combine chicken and juice and let marinade for 30 minutes.
2. Drain the juice and pat the chicken dry with paper towel.
3. ..............................

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