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Copycat Chick-fil-A Chicken Minis
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Copycat Chick-fil-A Chicken Minis

Skip the drive-thru and make these Copycat Chick-fil-A Chicken Minis at home! Crispy pickle-marinated chicken tucked inside soft buttery mini yeast rolls brushed with sweet honey butter makes the perfect breakfast or brunch everyone will love.
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Marinating Time30 minutes
Total Time1 hour 10 minutes
Course: Breakfast, Brunch, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Breakfast Sandwich, Chicken Minis, Copycat Chick-fil-A Chicken Minis, Copycat Recipe, Homemade Chicken Minis
Servings: 12
Calories: 380kcal

Ingredients

  • Chicken
  • 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 1 cup dill pickle juice
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • 1 large egg
  • 1½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • Peanut oil or vegetable oil for frying
  • Honey Butter
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter melted
  • 1½ tablespoons honey
  • Assembly
  • 12 mini yeast rolls Hawaiian rolls or Parker House rolls

Instructions

  • Marinate the chicken pieces in dill pickle juice for at least 30 minutes. Drain well. In a separate bowl, whisk together the milk and egg.
  • In another bowl, combine the flour, powdered sugar, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper. Dip each chicken piece into the milk mixture, then coat thoroughly in the seasoned flour.
  • Heat about 2 inches of peanut or vegetable oil to 350°F (175°C).
  • Fry the chicken in batches for 4–5 minutes until crispy, golden brown, and the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C). Transfer to a wire rack.
  • Stir together the melted butter and honey. Brush the inside and tops of the mini rolls with the honey butter mixture.
  • Warm the rolls in a 325°F (163°C) oven for about 5 minutes.
  • Place one or two pieces of crispy chicken inside each warm roll. Brush with additional honey butter if desired.
  • Serve immediately while warm with hash browns, fruit, or your favorite breakfast

Notes

  • Pickle juice is the secret to tender, flavorful chicken.
  • Keep the oil at a steady 350°F for even frying.
  • Fry in small batches to maintain crispiness.
  • Hawaiian rolls provide the closest flavor to the restaurant version.
  • Brush the rolls generously with honey butter while they're warm.

Nutrition (Per Chicken Mini)

  • Calories: 380 kcal
  • Carbohydrates: 29g
  • Protein: 23g
  • Fat: 19g
  • Saturated Fat: 6g
  • Cholesterol: 85mg
  • Sodium: 720mg
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Sugar: 8g