Are Homemade Chicken Nuggets Without Seed Oil Worth the Effort?
- Wendy Hawley
- Mar 9
- 2 min read
Chick-fil-A's chicken nuggets contain around 50 ingredients, including additives like MSG, sodium aluminum phosphate, and dimethylpolysiloxane, which are used for flavor enhancement, texture, and preservation but have been linked to potential health concerns. Making homemade nuggets allows you to control the ingredients, avoiding these controversial additives and opting for simpler, cleaner alternatives. Using olive oil to prepare homemade nuggets offers heart-healthy monounsaturated fats, which can support cardiovascular health compared to the refined peanut oil used by Chick-fil-A. Additionally, cooking with olive oil at moderate temperatures preserves its antioxidant properties, providing a nutritional edge over heavily processed commercial frying oils. Homemade nuggets fried or baked in olive oil can thus deliver a tasty, healthier option tailored to your preferences without sacrificing flavor.
MOM! These are better than Chick-fil-et! –Titus
Ditch the drive-thru and savor the rewards of homemade chicken nuggets—trust me, it’s worth the time! With just a handful of wholesome ingredients and a splash of heart-healthy olive oil, you can whip up crispy, golden nuggets that rival any fast-food favorite, minus the mystery additives. The real magic? Getting the kids in on the action—little hands love dredging chicken in flour, dipping it in egg, and coating it with spices, turning kitchen time into a fun family affair. Not only do you get a healthier bite packed with flavor, but you also score quality moments with your crew, making every nugget a tasty win for body and soul!
Chicken Nuggets
Ingredients
2 lbs of Chicken Breast
1 Jar of Pickle Juice
1/2 Cup of Milk
1 Egg 1.5 Cups of Flour
2 teaspoons of Salt
1 teaspoon of Pepper
1 tablespoon of Garlic Powder
1 tablespoon of Smoked Paprika
1/2 teaspoon of Onion Powder
Your choice of Hawley’s Harvest Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Directions
Directions should always be short and to the point.
Cut the chicken breast into butterfly pieces.
Put it in a gallon-sized ziplock bag with a jar of pickle juice.
Let it marinate for up to 12 hours.
In a medium bowl, mix all the dried spices with the flour.
In a separate bowl, whisk the egg and milk together.
Cut the chicken into nugget-sized pieces.
Dip the chicken pieces into the milk mixture.
Coat the chicken with the flour mixture.
Pour your preferred Hawley’s Harvest EVOO into a heavy-bottomed pan and heat it over medium heat. Heat the oil until it reaches 350 degrees.
Fry the chicken in the oil until it achieves an internal temperature of 165 degrees, cooking for about 3-4 minutes on each side. If possible, use a meat thermometer to ensure the chicken is properly cooked.
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