Easy Copycat Chick-fil-A Wild Turkey Nuggets

With a quick pickle juice brine and homemade Chick-fil-A sauce

Ingredients

Easy Pickle Brine

1 cup dill pickle juice (from jarred dill pickles)

1/2 cup cold water

1 tablespoon sugar 

1 lb wild turkey breast, trimmed and cut into 1-1.5 inch chunks

Breading

1 cup all-purpose flour

2 tablespoons powdered sugar

2 teaspoons paprika 

2 teaspoons garlic powder

1 teaspoon kosher salt

1/2 teaspoon black pepper

1/2 teaspoon baking powder

For Frying

Peanut oil or canola oil (enough for 2–3 inches in a pan)

Copycat Chick-fil-A Sauce

1/2 cup Mayonnaise

2 tablespoons Honey

2 tablespoons Smoky BBQ sauce

1 tablespoon Yellow Mustard

1 tablespoon Dijon Mustard

1 teaspoon Lemon Juice

Recipe Directions

Brine the Turkey

1. In a bowl or zip-top bag, mix 1 cup pickle juice with cold water and sugar.
2. Add turkey nuggets and refrigerate for 2 to 4 hours.
3. Remove from brine, rinse briefly, and pat dry thoroughly with paper towels.

Prepare the Breading

1. In a shallow bowl, combine flour, powdered sugar, salt, paprika, pepper, garlic powder, and baking powder.
2. Dredge each turkey piece in the flour mixture, pressing to coat well.
3. Set aside on a wire rack and let rest for 10–15 minutes before frying.

Make the Chick-fil-A Sauce

1. Whisk together mayonnaise, honey, BBQ sauce, both mustards, and lemon juice until smooth.
2. Refrigerate until ready to serve.

Fry

1. Heat oil in a heavy pan to 350°F.
2. Fry nuggets in small batches for 3–5 minutes, until golden brown and the internal temp reaches 165°F.
3. Transfer to a paper towel–lined plate or wire rack to drain. Serve warm with copycat chik fil a sauce on the side.