How to Make Chicken Minis

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Hello, it’s me, Sarah, from Cooking Frog. Today I’m going to share How to Make Chicken Minis just like Chick-fil-A makes them. Is bigger better? That does not seem to be true anymore. I mean, just look at the hamburger industry. Sliders, popularly referred to as “mini burgers,” have become the hot new item. It is not like there is less food…only smaller sizes and larger portions.

The Chick-fil-A Chick-n-Mini Copycat is really simple to make. They take their bite-sized Chick-fil-A chicken nugget and make it into a tiny chicken yummy sandwich. These small treasures arrive in 3-count or 4-count and may also be arranged in 20 or 40-count platter-sized portions.

If you think that it is odd to have a chicken for breakfast, try these out before you dismiss them. Although I really do prefer Mini’s daily, I will still make an effort to make them at least twice at breakfast time.

They are simple like a great deal of Chick-fil-A menu items is, but they are quality breakfast fast food. These bite-sized beauties are really worth getting up early for.

Now I have decided to make them, and the results were excellent; everyone loved them.

Since I’ve been getting many requests for these chicken minis from Chick Fil A, I’ve also added the recipe for the rolls below. However, the rolls don’t make much difference, except for the honey butter spread; they are pretty standard rolls.

Also, you can check the most recent recipes for this original Chick-Fil-A Cool Wrap, Chick-Fil-A chicken salad, Chick-Fil-A sauce recipe, and the most amazing Chick-Fil-A mac and cheese!

Ingredients

For the Rolls

• 1 tablespoon yeast

• 1 cup warm water

• 3–4 cups all-purpose flour

• 1 egg

• 1 teaspoon salt

• ½ cup sugar

• ¼ cup vegetable or canola oil

• 2 tablespoons melted butter

For the Honey Butter

• ½ cup softened butter

• ⅛ cup honey

For the Milk Wash

• 1 egg

• 1 cup milk

For the Chicken

• 16 oz chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces

• 1¼ cups all-purpose flour

• 2 tablespoons powdered sugar

• 2 teaspoons salt

• 1 teaspoon black pepper

• ½ teaspoon chili powder

• ¼ teaspoon paprika

• Dill pickle juice (for marinating)

• Oil, for frying

Instructions

Step 1: Make the Rolls

1. Activate the yeast: In a medium bowl, mix warm water, 1 tablespoon sugar, and yeast. Let sit for 5–10 minutes, until foamy.

2. Mix the dough: Add the egg, salt, remaining sugar, and oil to the yeast mixture. Stir briefly.

3. Knead: In a stand mixer with a dough hook, add 3 cups of flour. Pour in the yeast mixture and knead until the dough is smooth and elastic, adding up to 1 extra cup of flour as needed.

4. First rise: Cover the bowl and let the dough rise in a warm spot until doubled in size, about 1 hour.

5. Shape the rolls: Roll the dough out to ½-inch thickness on a floured surface. Cut into 20–24 squares using a pizza cutter.

6. Second rise: Place the squares on a greased baking sheet, cover, and let rise until doubled again, about 30 minutes.

7. Bake: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake for 18–20 minutes, or until golden brown.

Step 2: Make the Honey Butter

1. In a small bowl, mix softened butter with honey until smooth.

2. Set aside for brushing over the rolls after baking.

Step 3: Prepare the Chicken

1. Marinate: Place the chicken pieces in a bowl and cover with dill pickle juice. Let sit while you prep the coating (15–30 minutes).

2. Make the milk wash: In one bowl, whisk the egg and milk together.

3. Make the seasoned flour: In a separate bowl, mix flour, powdered sugar, salt, black pepper, chili powder, and paprika.

4. Bread the chicken: Remove the chicken from the brine, dip in the milk wash, then coat thoroughly in the seasoned flour. Shake off excess.

Step 4: Fry the Chicken

1. Heat oil in a deep skillet or heavy pot to 350°F (175°C).

2. Fry chicken in batches for 3–4 minutes, until golden brown and cooked through.

3. Drain on a paper towel-lined plate.

Step 5: Assemble the Chicken Minis

1. Warm the rolls: Slice baked rolls almost in half, place them in a baking dish, and brush generously with honey butter. Warm in a 225°F (110°C) oven for 3–5 minutes.

2. Build the minis: Add one crispy chicken piece to each roll.

3. Serve warm and enjoy!

Tips & Notes

• Make it sweeter: For an extra Chick-fil-A vibe, drizzle a little extra honey butter right before serving.

• Brining: The pickle juice brine keeps the chicken juicy and adds signature flavor.

• Batch prep: Double the recipe and freeze extra rolls for quick meals later.

Make-Ahead & Storage

• Rolls: Bake and cool the rolls, then freeze for up to 1 month. Warm in the oven before serving.

• Chicken: Fry the chicken ahead of time and store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 days. Reheat in a 375°F oven for 8–10 minutes to keep it crispy.

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FAQs about Chick-Fil-A Chicken Minis

What are Chick-Fil-A Chicken Minis?

Chicken Minis are one of the most popular items in Chick-Fil-A restaurants. These little chicken biscuits are everyone’s favorites. These delicious chicken nugget sandwiches are served with small yeast rolls and are the best breakfast food for both parents and their kids.

Do Chicken Minis Contain honey?

Chicken Mini nuggets themselves don’t contain honey; however, rolls do. These miniature yeast rolls are brushed just slightly with a butter spread that does contain honey. So in this homemade version of Chicken minis, it is entirely up to you if you want to use honey for the rolls. 

Are Chick-Fil-A Chicken Minis Healthy?

Chick-fil-A Chicken Minis have 360 calories and are a satisfying low-calorie option to Chick-fil-A Cookies.

These delicious chicken nuggets can be served as breakfast on soft yeast buns coated with honey and butter batter. They are half the fat of chicken biscuits.

Is it okay to use honey butter from the store?

Totally! Since the shop was completely out of the pre-made type when I decided to make these, I did something I wouldn’t typically do: I chose to create my own. It couldn’t have been simpler!

Can I make Chick-fil-A chicken minis in advance?

Of course! They offer a terrific breakfast choice to prepare ahead of time. For simple mornings, make a few batches early in the week. You can even freeze some and reheat them later.

What type of biscuits should I use for my chicken minis?

Use a yeast roll if you want a taste that is truly genuine. I’ve included the recipe for the original rolls below.  Also, you may get it from the market’s frozen area. 

Chicken Minis Video Recipe

Nutritional value for Chick-Fil-A chicken minis

360 Calories. 13g of Fat. 41g Carbs and 19g Protein

If you’ve liked this Chick-Fil-A recipe, be sure to try these Crispy Chicken Wings (Low-Carb) Keto Recipe

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