Craving Chick‑fil‑A? (Yes, Even on Sundays)

I love going to Chick-filet-A, but eating out has become way too expensive! Thankfully, I have recently discovered a way to enjoy my own nuggets from the comfort of home!

The secret weapon is Just Bare Lightly Breaded Chicken Breast Nuggets.

You can grab them at:

Sam’s Club (where I mainly get mine)
Walmart
Randall’s
Target

These nuggets have earned a cult following for a reason:

Real chicken breast (they're precooked too)
Light, peppery breading
No weird aftertaste
Perfect bite‑size pieces

Cook them right and you’ll do a double take.

Beef Tallow

I personally fry with beef tallow. It is a bit pricey up front, but it is a game changer for my family (and healthier.)

This is what gives that deep, rich taste you associate with restaurant nuggets and fries.

Why beef tallow works:

Crisps better
Higher smoke point
Rich, clean flavor
No greasy heaviness

Once you fry in tallow, it’s hard to go back.

Waffle Fries Are Non‑Negotiable

Straight fries won’t cut it. If we’re doing this like Chick-fil-A

Frozen waffle fries are easy to find at most grocery stores (I buy the cheapest I can find.) Fry them in the same beef tallow, salt them hot, and you’ll get that crispy‑outside, fluffy‑inside bite every time.

Don’t Overthink the Sauce

Good news—you don’t have to.

You can buy official Chick‑fil‑A sauces: Yippee! (I personally buy mine in 2-pack from Sams Club) or you can find them at:

grocery stores
Online through Amazon

Same bottles. Same flavor. Zero guesswork.

What It Costs: Restaurant vs Home

Chick‑fil‑A Meal

12‑count nuggets: $8.50–$9.50
Large waffle fries: ~$3.00

Total: $11.50–$12.50 per person (before tax)

Homemade Version

Just Bare Nuggets (4 lb bag)

$16–$18
8–9 servings
~$2.00–$2.25 per serving

Waffle Fries

~$4–$5 per bag
~$1.00–$1.25 per serving

Beef Tallow

$10–$15 upfront (I save money by getting the larger 4 pound tub)
Reusable many times
~$0.50–$0.75 per meal

Sauce

~$0.25 per meal

Total Cost at Home

👉 About $4–$4.50 per serving

That’s a savings of $7–$8 every single meal.

Feed a family of four and you’ve just saved around $30.

And Yes… You Can Eat This on Sunday

No closed drive‑thru.

No disappointment.

No settling.

Just hot nuggets, crispy waffle fries, and sauce—whenever you want them.

How to Cook It (No Fuss)

Heat beef tallow to 350°F
Fry nuggets 3–4 minutes until golden
Fry waffle fries until crisp
Salt immediately
Serve with sauce

That’s it.

Final Thoughts

If you love Chick‑fil‑A but not the prices—or the Sunday wait—this little shortcut might just become a regular at your table.

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