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These Chick fil-A Chicken Minis are just 5 or less ingredients and taste just like the restaurant! Air fry or bake the chicken for a perfect recipe. They are served on yeast rolls with the classic sweet and sour sauce.
Want to be a ROCKSTAR at your next get-together, make these copycat Chick fil-A chicken minis. With as little as 2 ingredients and virtually no prep required, they’re an excellent go-to appetizer or snack!
Serving Chick-fil-A sauce, pickles, and honey butter on the side allows everyone to customize their sandwich exactly how they wish. Honey butter creates a replica of the Chick-fil-A breakfast mini. Pickles and Chick-fil-A sauce tastes spot on to their classic chicken sandwich.
Besides ready-made yeast rolls, Palmetto Pimento Cheese Biscuits and Whipping Cream Biscuits make a great foundation for these chicken minis. You can also make my Easy Overnight Pickles for a homemade topper option.
There’s no shortage easy and tasty appetizers that are excellent to serve with these mini delights. Red Lobster Sausage Balls, Herb and Onion Dip, and 4 Ingredient Taco Cups are just a few of my faves that get rave reviews!
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Why You'll Love this Recipe
- Perfect Any Time of Day: Chick-fil-A chicken minis are excellent for breakfast, brunch, lunch, or dinner!
- Easy to Make: These minis are far from labor intensive! Just pop the rolls in the oven and bake, fry, or air fry your favorite chicken.
- Simple Ingredients: Keep it simple with just chicken and rolls or jazz them up with any or all of the topping options!
- Crowd Favorite: Who’s NOT a fan of the iconic Chick-fil-A sandwich?!? They’re a party MUST and will disappear quickly!
Ingredients
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- Sister Schubert Parker House Style Yeast Rolls: A soft and slightly sweet base, that acts as the foundation, holding sandwich together.
- Chicken Nuggets (I prefer Just Bare Chicken): Seasoned, breaded, and cooked to perfection, it serves as the main protein, providing a flavorful and crispy centerpiece to the sandwich.
- Chick-fil-A Sauce: Sauce known for combining sweet and smoky flavors, it contains a blend of honey mustard, barbecue sauce, and a hint of lemon
- Pickles: Adds a tangy flavor and a crisp texture.
- Honey Butter: Adds a sweet and savory flavor and glossy finish to the roll.
Tools You’ll need
- Air Fryer (optional)
- Air Fryer Basket (optional…our Power XL came with this basket, but some are sold separately)
- Bread Knife
How to Make Chick-fil-A Minis
- Bake rolls per package directions.
- Bake, fry, or air fry nuggets per package directions.
- Split the baked rolls in half horizontally. Place 1 nugget on each bottom half roll, then add the top roll on top.
- Serve Chick-Fil-A Sauce, pickles, and/or honey butter on the sandwiches as desired or on the side.
Tips and Variations
- Homemade Chick-fil-A Chicken Dupe: If you’d rather make chicken from scratch, these nuggets are an excellent option.
- Homemade Sister Schubert Rolls Dupe: If you’d rather make rolls from scratch, these Parker House Rolls are tender and delicious!
- Homemade Chick-fil-A Sauce: Experiment with your own version of the Chick-fil-A sauce. Simply combine ¼ cup Dijon mustard, 5 tablespoons mayonnaise, 3 tablespoons barbecue sauce, and 3 tablespoons honey. Add a pinch of smoked paprika or a touch of hot sauce for a personalized twist.
- Spicy Kick: Toss the cooked chicken in your favorite hot sauce before building the sandwiches.
- Cheese Lovers: Melt a slice of your favorite cheese on the chicken just before assembling the sandwiches for an extra cheesy twist..
- Grilled Option: For a healthier alternative, use grilled chicken instead of breaded.
Storage and Freezing
To store and freeze mini chicken sandwiches, follow these steps:
Refrigeration: If you plan to consume the mini chicken sandwiches within a few days, store them in an airtight container in the refrigerator. Place a piece of parchment paper or wax paper between the chicken and the buns. They can be refrigerated up to 4-5 days.
Freezing: For longer storage, wrap each sandwich individually and freeze in a freezer-safe container or bag up to 2-3 months. When ready to enjoy, remove the mini sandwiches from the freezer and let them thaw in the refrigerator overnight. To restore crispiness, consider reheating the chicken in a preheated oven (350°F or 175°C) for a few minutes.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Chick-fil-A serve the chicken minis on?
Chick-fil-A serves their Chicken Minis on small, soft, and slightly sweet yeast rolls.
Are chicken minis just for breakfast?
No! Chicken minis can be served any time of the day. Serving them with honey butter creates a replica of their breakfast mini. Pickles and Chick-fil-A sauce on them lends flavors to their classic chicken sandwich.
Does Chick-fil-A use Sister Schubert rolls?
Yes! Sister Schubert is the brand Chick-fil-A uses for their chicken minis. Any Parker House-style roll will work for these minis.
Are chicken minis healthy?
Instead of labeling foods as 'healthy' or 'unhealthy,' ask yourself how it makes you feel, both physically and emotionally, and whether it satisfies your hunger and nourishes your body in a way that feels good for you.
What is Chick fil-a sauce?
Chick-fil-A Sauce is a signature dipping sauce from the Chick-fil-A. While the exact recipe is proprietary, the sauce is known for its sweet and smoky flavor profile and combines elements of honey mustard and barbecue sauce with a hint of lemon.
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Copycat Chick Fil-A Chicken Minis Recipe
These Chick Fil-A Chicken Minis are just 5 or less ingredients and taste just like the restaurant! Air fry or bake the chicken for a perfect recipe. They are served on yeast rolls with the classic sweet and sour sauce.
Prep Time15 minutes mins
Cook Time15 minutes mins
Total Time30 minutes mins
Course: Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine: American
Keyword: finger food, game day, holidays
Servings: 16
Calories: 184kcal
Ingredients
- 11 ounce package Sister Schubert Parker House Style Yeast Rolls
- 16 chicken nuggets (I used Just Bare Chicken)
- Chick-fil-A Sauce amount as desired
- Dill Pickles amount as desired
- Honey Butter amount as desired
Instructions
Bake the rolls per package directions.
Bake or air fry the nuggets per package directions.
Split the baked rolls horizontally, Place 1 nugget on each bottom half roll, then add the top roll on each
Serve Chick-fil-A Sauce, pickles, and honey butter on the sandwiches or on the side.
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Tips and Variations
- Homemade Chick-fil-A Chicken Dupe: If you'd rather make chicken from scratch, these nuggets are an excellent option.
- Homemade Sister Schubert Rolls Dupe: If you'd rather make rolls from scratch, these Parker House Rolls are tender and delicious!
- Homemade Chick-fil-A Sauce: Experiment with your own version of the Chick-fil-A sauce. Simply combine ¼ cup Dijon mustard, 5 tablespoons mayonnaise, 3 tablespoons barbecue sauce, and 3 tablespoons honey. Add a pinch of smoked paprika or a touch of hot sauce for a personalized twist.
- Spicy Kick: Toss the cooked chicken in your favorite hot sauce before building the sandwiches.
- Cheese Lovers: Melt a slice of your favorite cheese on the chicken just before assembling the sandwiches for an extra cheesy twist...
- Grilled Option: For a healthier alternative, use grilled chicken instead of breaded.
Nutrition
Serving: 1sandwich | Calories: 184kcal | Carbohydrates: 24g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 6g
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About Laura
Taught by some of the best, cooking and entertaining has always been my favorite hobby. Food is my love language! The conception of Dinner in 321 came from my family talks that sharing our dinners would help others learn new skills, tasty recipes, and make cooking fun! Read more...
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Comments
Janelle
These tasted just like Chick-Fil-A's. So tasty and now I can eat them after 10:30 am!Reply
Laura Ashley
LOL! That is perfect! Chick-fil-A any time of day, any day of the week!
Lynn
We love making these! Our kids always think I ordered them instead of made them myself LOLReply
Laura Ashley
LOL!! Now you know it's a great dupe when they don't even know! 🙂 Thank you!!
Jules
I loved how quick and easy this recipe was to make. I'm still learning my air fryer and this recipe went together beautifully using it.Reply
Laura Ashley
Perfect!! The more you use that air fryer, the more you're gonna love it! So happy you liked them!
Judy Carpenter
Way too easy but good. We don’t have that brand in my area but Tyson’s were good. I want to make it with homemade nuggets next time.Reply
Laura Ashley
Thank you!! They will be amazing with homemade nuggets!
5 from 7 votes (3 ratings without comment)
