Chicken Nuggets and Polynesian Sauce

Name: Chicken Nuggets and Polynesian Sauce
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2/3 cup avocado oil mayonnaise; 1/4 cup unsweetened ketchup; 2 tablespoons honey; 2 teaspoons prepared yellow mustard; 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar; 1 teaspoon natural liquid smoke; 1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric, for coloring; Chicken tenders; Dill pickle juice for brining; Grain-free flour blend for breading; Avocado oil for frying

Gluten-free, grain-free and dairy-free chicken nuggets inspired by a popular chain restaurant, served with homemade Polynesian sauce and creamy hickory sauce.

🍴Chick-fil-A Copycat

🌍American 🥗Gluten-Free 🥗Dairy-Free 🏷️Chick-fil-a 🏷️Chicken nuggets Polynesian sauce

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Total

45 min

Servings

6

Difficulty

Medium

Est. Cost

$22–$36

Recipe Source

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From Make It Good With Danielle Walker

Ingredients

2/3 cup avocado oil mayonnaise
1/4 cup unsweetened ketchup
2 tablespoons honey
2 teaspoons prepared yellow mustard
1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
1 teaspoon natural liquid smoke
1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric, for coloring
Chicken tenders
Dill pickle juice for brining
Grain-free flour blend for breading
Avocado oil for frying

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Instructions

1
Brine chicken tenders in dill pickle juice for 24 hours with added ingredients for subtle sweetness
2
Mix together mayonnaise, ketchup, honey, yellow mustard, apple cider vinegar, liquid smoke, and turmeric in a bowl for Creamy Hickory Sauce
3
Prepare grain-free breading mix using alternative flours
4
Remove chicken from brine and coat in breading mixture
5
Fry in avocado oil until golden brown and cooked through, or bake in convection oven with avocado oil spray
6
Serve hot with prepared sauces
7
Store sauce in refrigerator for up to 4 weeks