Description

This Chicken Minis recipe is a delicious Chick-Fil-A copycat featuring crispy, golden-brown chicken nuggets nestled inside soft, buttery yeast rolls with a sweet honey butter glaze. Perfect as sliders for parties or family meals, these flavorful chicken bites use a unique batter with powdered sugar and pickle juice to create a crispy texture and tangy flavor reminiscent of the iconic fast-food classic.

Ingredients

Scale

Chicken and Coating

2 large Chicken Breasts (cut into nugget-sized pieces)
2 tsp Salt
1 tsp Pepper
2 cups Flour
1/2 cup Powdered Sugar
1 tsp Pickle Juice
1 cup Milk

Frying

3 cups Oil (for deep frying or skillet frying)

Honey Butter Glaze

1/2 stick Butter (melted)
3 Tbsp Honey

Assembly

1 package Sister Schubert’s Dinner Yeast Rolls (frozen section)

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Instructions

Prepare Dry and Wet Mixtures: In a large bowl, combine the flour and powdered sugar and stir until blended; set aside. In another bowl, mix the milk and pickle juice, then set it aside. Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper, then cut them into nugget-sized pieces on a cutting surface.
Heat Oil and Prepare for Frying: Heat 3 cups of oil in a deep fryer or a deep heavy-bottom skillet over medium-high heat until hot. Arrange the chicken pieces, the milk mixture, and the flour mixture near the cooking area. Dip each chicken piece first in the milk mixture, then coat thoroughly with the flour mixture.
Fry Chicken Nuggets: Using a slotted spoon or fryer spatula, carefully lower several coated chicken pieces into the hot oil. Fry for about 8 to 10 minutes or until golden brown and cooked through. Remove and drain on paper towels. Repeat until all nuggets are cooked.
Heat and Glaze Dinner Rolls: While frying chicken, heat the dinner rolls according to package directions. Once heated, place them on a heat-proof surface. In a small dish, melt the butter with honey in the microwave (about 30 seconds), then stir and brush the honey-butter mixture on the tops of the rolls.
Assemble Sliders: Cut the warmed rolls in half horizontally. Place one chicken nugget on each roll half. Serve immediately with BBQ sauce, honey, or your favorite dipping sauces and sides.
Enjoy: Relish these flavorful, crispy chicken minis perfect for gatherings or a tasty family treat.

Notes

Ensure the oil is hot enough before frying to achieve a crispy crust without greasiness.
Use fresh pickle juice for the best tangy flavor in the milk mixture.
You can substitute the dinner yeast rolls with small brioche buns if desired.
Serve with a variety of dipping sauces such as honey mustard, ranch, or spicy mayo for extra flavor.
Monitor frying carefully to avoid overcooking and maintain juicy chicken.