Homemade Chick-fil-A Chicken Minis

Recreate the iconic breakfast favorite with this easy and delicious recipe for **Homemade Chick-fil-A Chicken Minis**, perfect for satisfying your fast-food cravings at home. Juicy, tender chicken morsels are marinated in tangy pickle juice and milk for maximum flavor, coated in a crispy, golden breading infused with subtle spices like paprika and cayenne pepper, and fried to perfection. Nestled inside soft, warm, honey-butter-brushed sweet slider rolls, these bite-sized delights are the ultimate balance of savory and sweet. Ready in just 40 minutes, this crowd-pleasing recipe is perfect for breakfast, brunch, or even a snack. Simple to make, irresistibly tasty, and great for serving up to a dozen people, these homemade chicken minis are sure to become a staple in your kitchen!

Nutriscore Rating: 57/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:40 mins

Servings: 12

Ingredients

• 1 lb Chicken breast
• 1 cup Pickle juice
• 0.5 cup Whole milk
• 1.5 cups All-purpose flour
• 1 tablespoon Powdered sugar
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 1 teaspoon Paprika
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
• 0.5 teaspoon Garlic powder
• 0.25 teaspoon Cayenne pepper
• 1 Egg
• 2 cups Peanut oil
• 12 Sweet Slider Rolls
• 2 tablespoons Butter
• 1 tablespoon Honey

Directions

Step 1

Cut the chicken breast into 1-inch pieces.

Step 2

In a large bowl, combine the pickle juice and milk. Add the chicken pieces, cover, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes or up to 1 hour for maximum flavor.

Step 3

In another bowl, whisk together the flour, powdered sugar, salt, paprika, black pepper, garlic powder, and cayenne pepper.

Step 4

Beat the egg in a small bowl.

Step 5

Remove the chicken from the marinade and pat dry with a paper towel.

Step 6

Dip each piece of chicken into the egg, then dredge in the flour mixture, ensuring it's evenly coated. Shake off any excess.

Step 7

In a deep skillet, heat the peanut oil over medium-high heat until it reaches 350°F (175°C).

Step 8

Fry the chicken in batches for 3-4 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and cooked through. Transfer to a plate lined with paper towels.

Step 9

Preheat the oven to 300°F (150°C).

Step 10

Place the sweet slider rolls on a baking sheet.

Step 11

Melt the butter and honey together in a small saucepan over low heat or in the microwave.

Step 12

Brush the tops of the rolls with the melted honey butter.

Step 13

Place the tray of rolls in the oven for 5 minutes or until warmed through.

Step 14

To assemble, open each warmed roll and place a piece of fried chicken inside.

Step 15

Serve immediately while warm and enjoy your homemade Chick-fil-A Chicken Minis!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2075.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	7288.8

Total Fat 524.5g	0%
Saturated Fat 99.7g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 94.0g
Cholesterol 666.5mg	0%
Sodium 9162.9mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 441.4g	0%
Dietary Fiber 18.5g	0%
Total Sugars 94.0g
Protein 193.1g	0%

Vitamin D 106.2IU	0%
Calcium 564.7mg	0%
Iron 25.1mg	0%
Potassium 2434.2mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 65.0%

Protein: 10.6%

Carbs: 24.3%