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Copycat Chick-Fil-A Chicken Minis

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This Copycat Chick-Fil-A Chicken Minis recipe brings the beloved flavor of the original right to your home. With crispy, seasoned chicken bites, warm mini sweet rolls, and a drizzle of honey butter, it’s the perfect balance of savory and sweet.

Ingredients

  1. 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (cut into small bite-sized pieces)
  2. 1 cup buttermilk
  3. 1 teaspoon hot sauce (optional, for extra flavor)
  4. 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  5. 1 teaspoon onion powder
  6. 1 teaspoon paprika
  7. 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional, for a bit of heat)
  8. Salt and pepper, to taste
  9. 2 cups all-purpose flour
  10. 1 tablespoon cornstarch (for extra crispiness)
  11. 1 teaspoon paprika
  12. 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  13. 1 teaspoon onion powder
  14. 1 teaspoon salt
  15. 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  16. Vegetable oil (for frying)
  17. 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
  18. 2 tablespoons honey
  19. 1/4 teaspoon salt
  20. 12 mini dinner rolls (or Hawaiian rolls for a sweeter option)

Instructions

Marinate the Chicken:
In a large bowl, combine the buttermilk, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, cayenne pepper (if using), salt, and pepper. Stir to combine. Add the chicken pieces to the buttermilk mixture and mix well to coat. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, or up to overnight.

  1. Prepare the Flour Coating:
    In a separate shallow dish, whisk together the flour, cornstarch, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
  2. Fry the Chicken:
    Heat the vegetable oil to 350°F (175°C) in a large skillet or deep fryer. Fry the chicken pieces in batches for 4-5 minutes, or until golden brown and cooked through. Remove from oil and drain on paper towels.
  3. Make the Honey Butter:
    In a small bowl, combine the melted butter, honey, and salt. Stir well.
  4. Assemble the Chicken Minis:
    Warm the mini dinner rolls in the oven for 5 minutes. Slice each roll in half and place a fried chicken piece on the bottom half. Drizzle honey butter over the chicken and top with the roll.
  5. Serve and Enjoy:
    Serve warm with extra honey butter on the side for dipping, if desired.

Notes

  1. For extra crunch, double dip the chicken in the buttermilk and flour mixture.
  2. Use mini Hawaiian rolls for a sweeter version of the minis.
  3. Add a few pickle slices to mimic the Chick-Fil-A version for an added layer of flavor.

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