Vegan Chick-fil-A Style Chicken Minis

Craving the iconic Chick-fil-A Chicken Minis but looking for a plant-based twist? These Vegan Chick-fil-A Style Chicken Minis deliver all the savory-sweet satisfaction without the meat or dairy! Extra-firm tofu is transformed into crispy, golden "chicken" bites with a flavorful seasoning blend and a crunchy breadcrumb coating. They’re nestled in soft vegan slider buns, brushed with a luscious vegan honey-butter glaze made from melted plant-based butter and agave nectar. Perfect for a hearty breakfast, snack, or party appetizer, these mini sliders are easy to prepare and packed with nostalgic flavor in every bite. Ideal for vegans, vegetarians, or anyone craving cruelty-free comfort food, this recipe is sure to become your new go-to!

Nutriscore Rating: 68/100

Prep Time:30 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:50 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 14 oz Extra-firm tofu
• 1 cup Unsweetened non-dairy milk
• 2 tbsp Apple cider vinegar
• 2 tbsp Soy sauce
• 2 tbsp Nutritional yeast
• 1 tsp Garlic powder
• 1 tsp Onion powder
• 1 tsp Paprika
• 1 tsp Salt
• 0.5 tsp Black pepper
• 1 cup Cornstarch
• 1 cup Breadcrumbs (gluten-free if needed)
• 0 for frying Vegetable oil
• 12 Vegan slider buns
• 2 tbsp Vegan butter
• 2 tbsp Agave nectar

Directions

Step 1

Start by pressing the extra-firm tofu to remove excess moisture. Wrap the tofu in a clean kitchen towel and place a heavy object on top. Let it sit for 15 minutes.

Step 2

In a shallow bowl, whisk together unsweetened non-dairy milk and apple cider vinegar to create a buttermilk substitute. Add soy sauce, nutritional yeast, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Mix well to combine.

Step 3

Slice the pressed tofu into bite-sized cubes resembling mini chicken pieces.

Step 4

Dredge each tofu cube in cornstarch, then dip into the non-dairy milk mixture, and finally coat with breadcrumbs. Ensure each piece is well-coated.

Step 5

In a large skillet, heat vegetable oil over medium-high heat. Once hot, add tofu cubes and fry for approximately 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown and crispy.

Step 6

Remove the fried tofu pieces and place them on a paper towel-lined plate to absorb excess oil.

Step 7

Set a separate small saucepan over low heat and melt vegan butter. Stir in agave nectar to make a honey-butter glaze.

Step 8

Lightly toast vegan slider buns to warm them, then brush the insides with the vegan honey-butter glaze.

Step 9

Assemble the sliders by placing a few pieces of fried tofu into each bun.

Step 10

Serve warm and enjoy your vegan Chick-fil-A style chicken minis!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1593.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3951.9

Total Fat 180.3g	0%
Saturated Fat 37.2g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 60.0g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 7006.1mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 471.1g	0%
Dietary Fiber 29.7g	0%
Total Sugars 71.5g
Protein 133.2g	0%

Vitamin D 100.0IU	0%
Calcium 3368.5mg	0%
Iron 34.3mg	0%
Potassium 2334.1mg	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: 40.2%

Protein: 13.2%

Carbs: 46.6%