Soy-Free Homemade Chick-fil-A Chicken Minis

Recreate the magic of your favorite fast-food breakfast at home with these Soy-Free Homemade Chick-fil-A Chicken Minis! This recipe features tender, juicy chicken marinated in a tangy buttermilk and pickle juice blend, then perfectly fried to golden-crisp perfection with a flavorful seasoning of paprika, garlic, and onion powder. Paired with freshly baked, buttery slider buns made from scratch, these minis deliver the ultimate comfort food experience without soy. Ideal for breakfast, brunch, or even a quick snack, these bite-sized delights are as satisfying as they are wholesome. Whether you're avoiding soy or just looking for a fun, homemade spin on a fast-food classic, these Chicken Minis are sure to impress the whole family!

Nutriscore Rating: 59/100

Prep Time:120 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:150 mins

Servings: 12

Ingredients

• 2 pieces Chicken breasts
• 250 ml Buttermilk
• 50 ml Pickle juice
• 150 grams All-purpose flour
• 50 grams Cornstarch
• 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon Onion powder
• 1 teaspoon Paprika
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 1 teaspoon Black pepper
• 1 teaspoon Baking powder
• 60 grams Unsalted butter
• 125 ml Milk
• 2 tablespoons Honey
• 50 ml Warm water
• 1 packet Active dry yeast
• 500 ml Vegetable oil
• 12 pieces Mini slider buns
• 2 tablespoons Butter

Directions

Step 1

Start by slicing chicken breasts into 2-inch pieces.

Step 2

In a large bowl, mix buttermilk and pickle juice. Add the chicken pieces, cover, and refrigerate for 1-2 hours to marinate.

Step 3

While marinating, prepare the dough for buns by combining warm water, yeast, a pinch of sugar, and let it sit for 5 minutes until foamy.

Step 4

Melt butter in a small saucepan. Mix with milk and honey, then add it to the yeast mixture.

Step 5

Gradually incorporate flour and baking powder, kneading until soft dough forms. Let the dough rise in a greased bowl for about 1 hour or until it doubles in size.

Step 6

Punch down the dough and divide it into small balls for mini buns, place them on a lined baking sheet. Cover and let rise again for 30 minutes.

Step 7

Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F). Bake the buns for about 15 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from oven and brush with melted butter.

Step 8

To prepare the chicken coating, mix flour, cornstarch, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and pepper in a separate bowl.

Step 9

Remove chicken from the marinade, letting excess drip off, and coat each piece thoroughly in the flour mixture.

Step 10

Heat vegetable oil in a heavy skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.

Step 11

Fry chicken pieces in batches for 3-4 minutes on each side or until golden brown and cooked through. Drain on a paper towel-lined plate.

Step 12

Slice open each mini bun, place a fried chicken piece inside, and arrange on a serving platter.

Step 13

Serve warm and enjoy your soy-free Chick-fil-A Chicken Minis!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2182.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	7593.8

Total Fat 566.2g	0%
Saturated Fat 122.1g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 285.3g
Cholesterol 524.6mg	0%
Sodium 6442.1mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 490.4g	0%
Dietary Fiber 20.0g	0%
Total Sugars 90.6g
Protein 188.0g	0%

Vitamin D 195.3IU	0%
Calcium 813.2mg	0%
Iron 26.1mg	0%
Potassium 1528.9mg	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: 65.3%

Protein: 9.6%

Carbs: 25.1%