These Copycat Chick-Fil-A Chicken Minis are so easy to make at home whenever you get the craving. With a few simple ingredients, you’ll have homemade chicken mini pieces that taste just like Chick-Fil-A!
Copycat Chick-Fil-A Chicken Minis
I cannot tell you how many times I’ve been craving Chick-Fil-A Chick-n-Minis only to realize it’s past 10:30 am (breakfast time) and I can’t get them. I truly wish they just sold them all day.
Nonetheless, that dilemma is exactly what prompted me to make my own copycat recipe of delicious mini chicken sandwiches served up on a dinner roll that taste like the real thing.
This chicken minis recipe is so good, I had to share it so when the craving strikes, you’ll be ready to make these fresh and homemade for the whole family no matter what time or day of the week it is! Pair it along with some homemade bbq sauce and you’ve got yourself something tasty for breakfast!
Want more Copycat Chick-Fil-A recipes? Try our Copycat Chick-Fil-A Grilled Nuggets, Copycat Chick-Fil-A Sauce and our Chick-Fil-A Frosted Lemonade.
And if you like copycat recipes in general, try this Benihana Steak Hibachi.
What You Need to Make Copycat Chick-Fil-A Chicken Minis
- Chicken Breasts – cut into Nugget size pieces
- Salt
- Pepper
- Flour
- Powdered Sugar
- Dill Pickle Juice
- Milk
- Oil – for the Deep Fryer or Skillet
- Butter – Melted
- Honey
- Sister Schubert’s Dinner Yeast Rolls – in the Frozen section
What are Chick-Fil-A Chick-n-Minis?
Chick-fil-A Chick-n-Minis are delicious mini chicken sandwiches served up during breakfast hours. They are the original bite-sized nuggets that are thrown on a honey butter mini roll and served up in a box. They are extremely popular and a unique and delicious Chick-Fil-A breakfast item.
Why are Chick-fil-A chicken minis so good?
Well, if you like crispy chicken, rolls and the sweetness of honey, when you combine them, something beautiful happens to your taste buds. They are portable, bite-sized snacks that nearly everyone enjoys.
What kind of oil do I use?
You can use peanut oil, olive oil or even vegetable oil. Just make sure anyone you are cooking for, doesn’t have an allergy to any of the ingredients including the oil.
What is the best sauce to eat Chick-n-Minis with?
I personally love the Chick-Fil-A Polynesian Sauce but their Honey Mustard Sauce and signature Chick-fil-A Sauce is good too!
Can I make these in the air fryer?
Yes! You can air fry these at 360 degrees for 7-8 minutes (check the time on your air fryer to ensure this timing is correct). Ensure your nuggets are cooked by checking if the internal temperature of chicken nuggets is at least 165 degrees F. Keep an eye on them to ensure you don’t burn them.
How to Make Copycat Chick-Fil-A Chicken Minis
In a large bowl, combine the Flour and Powdered Sugar, and stir until well blended. Set aside.
Place the Milk, and Pickle Juice in a bowl, stir, and set aside with the Flour mixture.
On a cutting Mat, place the Chicken Breasts, and sprinkle with the Salt and Pepper. Cut into Nugget sized pieces.
Place the Oil in your Deep Fryer, or in a deep heavy bottomed Skillet, and heat on Medium High, until hot.
Place the Chicken on the Mat, the bowl of Milk mixture, and the Flour mixture close to the Deep Fryer or Skillet.
Dip the Chicken Nuggets in the Milk Mixture, and then in the Flour. Place a few of the Dipped pieces on a large slotted Spoon, or Fryer spatula, and lower them into the hot Oil.
Fry for about 8 – 10 minutes, or until the pieces are golden brown. Drain on paper towels. Continue until all the Chicken Nuggets have been cooked.
While you’re frying the Chicken Nuggets, heat the Dinner Rolls. Follow package directions. When Rolls are heated, remove from the oven, and place on a heat proof surface.
In a small dish, place the Butter, and Honey, and heat in the microwave until the Butter is melted. (About 30 seconds) Stir to combine, and brush the Honey-butter on the tops of the Rolls.
When all the Nuggets are cooked, cut the Rolls in half, and place a Nugget on each half of the Rolls. Serve with BBQ Sauce, Honey, or other favorite Dipping Sauces, and your favorite sides.
Enjoy!
Copycat Chick-Fil-A Chicken Minis
Ingredients
- 2 Large Chicken Breasts – cut into Nugget size pieces
- 2 teaspoons of Salt
- 1 teaspoon of Pepper
- 2 cups of Flour
- ½ cup of Powdered Sugar
- 1 teaspoon of Pickle Juice
- 1 cup of Milk
- 3 cups of Oil – for the Deep Fryer or Skillet
- ½ stick of Butter – Melted
- 3 Tablespoons of Honey
- 1 package of Sister Schubert’s Dinner Yeast Rolls – in the Frozen section
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the Flour and Powdered Sugar, and stir until well blended. Set aside.
- Place the Milk, and Pickle Juice in a bowl, stir, and set aside with the Flour mixture.
- On a cutting Mat, place the Chicken Breasts, and sprinkle with the Salt and Pepper. Cut into Nugget sized pieces.
- Place the Oil in your Deep Fryer, or in a deep heavy bottomed Skillet, and heat on Medium High, until hot.
- Place the Chicken on the Mat, the bowl of Milk mixture, and the Flour mixture close to the Deep Fryer or Skillet.
- Dip the Chicken Nuggets in the Milk Mixture, and then in the Flour. Place a few of the Dipped pieces on a large slotted Spoon, or Fryer spatula, and lower them into the hot Oil.
- Fry for about 8 – 10 minutes, or until the pieces are golden brown. Drain on paper towels. Continue until all the Chicken Nuggets have been cooked.
- While you're frying the Chicken Nuggets, heat the Dinner Rolls. Follow package directions. When Rolls are heated, remove from the oven, and place on a heat proof surface.
- In a small dish, place the Butter, and Honey, and heat in the microwave until the Butter is melted. (About 30 seconds) Stir to combine, and brush the Honey-butter on the tops of the Rolls.
- When all the Nuggets are cooked, cut the Rolls in half, and place a Nugget on each half of the Rolls. Serve with BBQ Sauce, Honey, or other favorite Dipping Sauces, and your favorite sides.
- Enjoy!
NUTRITION
Nutrition information is a rough estimate only; actual values will vary based on the exact ingredients used and amount of recipe prepared.
Beth
Sunday 4th of February 2024
How many breasts?
Brittanie Pyper
Monday 5th of February 2024
Hi Beth, I am so sorry not sure how that info got deleted. I just fixed it. It is 2 breasts :)