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Chick fil-A Chicken Minis (Chick-n-Minis) Recipe

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It was another Sunday morning when my kids were begging for their favorite breakfast treat – Chick-fil-A’s iconic Chicken Minis. With the restaurant famously closed on Sundays, I had two options: disappoint my family or get creative in the kitchen. That necessity sparked this copycat recipe that’s now become our weekend tradition, whether Chick-fil-A is open or not!

Copycat Chick Fil A chicken minis on a plate.Copycat Chick Fil A chicken minis on a plate.

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What Are Chick-fil-A Chicken Minis?

Chick-fil-A Chicken Minis are bite-sized pieces of the chain’s famous breaded chicken nuggets nestled inside small, pillowy yeast rolls that have been brushed with a sweet honey butter glaze. These mini sandwiches strike the perfect balance of savory, sweet, and buttery flavors that make them irresistible for breakfast or any time of day.

Why This Recipe Works

This copycat version uses smart shortcuts that save time without sacrificing flavor:

  • Can be prepared in under 35 minutes for a quick breakfast or snack
  • Uses pre-made chicken bites that closely resemble Chick-fil-A’s signature pickle-brined flavor
  • Incorporates ready-to-bake yeast rolls to eliminate proofing time
  • Features a simple brown sugar-honey butter that perfectly replicates the restaurant’s sweet glaze

Copycat Chicken Minis Ingredients 

For these Chicken Minis, you’ll need:

  • Member’s Mark Southern Style Chicken Bites – Provides the signature Chick-fil-A flavor with pickle undertones, creating the authentic taste foundation
  • Sister Schubert’s Dinner Yeast Rolls – Offers the perfect soft, pillowy texture that closely resembles the original mini sandwich buns
  • Honey – Adds natural sweetness and creates that distinctive glaze that makes Chicken Minis so craveable
  • Butter – Creates richness and helps the honey glaze adhere to the rolls while adding that melt-in-your-mouth quality
  • Brown sugar – Deepens the sweetness of the glaze and adds a subtle caramel note that complements the savory chicken
Copycat Chick Fil A chicken minis ingredients on a marble surface.Copycat Chick Fil A chicken minis ingredients on a marble surface.

How to make Minis Chick-fil-A style

Follow the directions below to cook Member’s Mark Southern Style Chicken Bites. If using a different product, read the instructions on the packaging:

  1. Preheat your air fryer to 400°F. 
  2. Add nuggets to the air fryer in a single layer, leaving some space between them. 
  3. Cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until crispy and hot. Flip the nuggets after six minutes. 

To prepare the Brown Sugar-Honey Butter:

  1. Melt the butter in the microwave.
  2. Stir in the honey and brown sugar, and continue stirring until the brown sugar dissolves. 
Air frying chicken nuggets and making butter sauce.Air frying chicken nuggets and making butter sauce.

If you use Sister Schubert’s Dinner Yeast Rolls, follow the instructions below. Otherwise, prepare your rolls according to the directions on the package and skip to step four:

  1. Preheat the oven to 300°F.
  2. Cover the pan of dinner rolls with a sheet of aluminum foil. 
  3. Bake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes. 
  4. Brush the tops with the melted Brown Sugar-Honey Butter using a pastry brush. 
  5. Return rolls back into the oven uncovered for five minutes until golden brown. 
  6. Cool the rolls on a wire rack. 
  7. Remove the rolls from the pan and separate them.

To assemble Chick-fil-A Chicken Minis:

  1. Cut the cooled rolls in half horizontally. 
  2. Place a piece of chicken on the bottom roll. Drizzle some of the Brown Sugar-Honey Butter on a piece of chicken and put it on the bottom bun. Cover with the top bun and plate. 
Preparing rolls for copycat Chick Fil A chicken minis.Preparing rolls for copycat Chick Fil A chicken minis.
Three copycat Chick Fil A chicken minis on a wood cutting board.Three copycat Chick Fil A chicken minis on a wood cutting board.

Recipe variations 

Although this recipe was tested using Member’s Mark Southern Style Chicken Bites and Sister Schubert’s Dinner Yeast Rolls, you can use similar products or cook everything from scratch. Since suggested chicken bites have dill pickle flavoring, try sprinkling juice on regular chicken nuggets to get the correct flavor profile.

You could skip the rolls and use crescent rolls instead!

You can use this Chick-fil-A Chicken Nuggets recipe with boneless, skinless chicken breast to make crispy chicken nuggets from scratch.

Are you craving a little variety in your life? Skip the Brown Sugar Honey Butter and dip some cooked chicken bites in Buffalo or BBQ sauce for a sweet, spicy, smoky trio of flavors.

Make a chicken biscuit and use biscuits instead of dinner rolls.

What to serve with Chicken minis

You can keep it traditional with a side of straight-cut or waffle fries, but why not think outside the box by pairing your chicken sliders with one of these? After grabbing one of your favorite dipping sauces you may want to consider one of these ideas.

  • Greek Yogurt Parfait. Although a parfait may sound like a dessert, its tangy, sweet flavors perfectly complement these chicken sliders. 
  • Fried Cheese Curds. Cheese curds may not be on your list of top snacks, but these Fried Cheese Curds from Culver’s restaurant are darn tasty and sure to expand your culinary horizons. 
  • Fried Pickles. Lean into the pickle flavor of these chicken sandwiches and take it to the next level with this copycat Hooter’s Fried Pickles recipe.
  • Your favorite cup of coffee!
Homemade Chick Fil A chicken minis and a bowl of sauce.Homemade Chick Fil A chicken minis and a bowl of sauce.

Copycat Chick Fil A chicken minis on a plate.Copycat Chick Fil A chicken minis on a plate.

Chick Fil A Chicken Minis

You can enjoy Chick-Fil-A chicken minis anytime at home with this easy copycat recipe.