Copycat Chick-Fil-A Chicken Minis Breakfast
Soft, buttery mini rolls brushed with honey and sandwiches with crispy fried chicken nuggets for a made-from-scratch breakfast inspired by chick-fil-a’s chicken minis!
What are Parker House Dinner Rolls?
A true Parker House roll is folded almost like a pocketbook with a small opening on the side, which makes it perfect for adding a chicken nugget! It’s soft, buttery, and doesn’t take long to rise.
How to Make Chick-Fil-A Nuggets?
So, there’s two different methods I use to make these chicken nuggets. You’ll notice the video’s version is solely brining the chicken in pickle juice then battering in flour then buttermilk then the flour mixture again before frying. HOWEVER, my absolute favorite version is brining the chicken in pickle juice AND buttermilk (or kefir) then toss in the flour mixture before frying. This helps to create all those crinkly and crispy edges to the chicken nuggets. I have that version listed in the recipe box below!
Can Chicken Minis Breakfast be Made in Advance?
Yes, you can make these a day in advance; however, I would suggest only assembling prior to serving. Once the rolls have cooked, let them completely cool and then cover to store on the counter overnight. The chicken nuggets can be fried, cooled, and store in the fridge, as well. Reheat the chicken nuggets on a parchment paper-lined baking pan at 400F for 8-10 minutes, until crispy again.
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Copycat Chick-Fil-A Chicken Minis
Ingredients
For the Parker House-inspired Rolls:
- 3/4 cup Warm Milk
- 1 tbsp. Instant Yeast
- 1/4 cup Granulated Cane Sugar
- 1 Egg
- 3 tbsp. Softened Butter
- 1 tsp. Fine Sea Salt
- 3-4 cups All Purpose Flour
- 2 tbsp. Melted Butter
- 1/4 cup Honey
For the Chicken Nuggets:
- 1 lb. Chicken Breast boneless and skinless, cut into 1″ cubes
- 1 Egg beat
- 1/2 cup Kefir or Buttermilk
- 1/2 cup Dill Pickle Juice
- 1 1/4 cup All Purpose Flour
- 1 tbsp. Powdered Sugar
- 1 tsp. Each: Paprika Salt, Black Pepper
For the Chick-Fil-A Sauce:
- 1/4 cup Mayonnaise
- 3 tbsp. Spicy Brown Mustard
- 3 tbsp. Honey
- 2 tbsp. Apple Cider Vinegar
- Salt & Black Pepper to taste
Instructions
For the Parker House-inspired Rolls:
- In a large bowl, combine the warm milk, yeast, and sugar. Mix to combine then set aside to bloom 5-10 minutes.
- Whisk in the salt and egg. Add 2 cups flour and mix until a shaggy dough. Add in the cubed, softened butter, and mix until the butter is incorporated.
- Turn out the dough on a floured surface, adding 1/2 cup more flour at a time. Knead an additional 1-2 minutes, until a smooth and pliable dough.
- Place in a greased bowl, then set aside in a warm environment for 30-45 minutes to double in volume.
- Roll out the dough to be 1/4" thick rectangle. Slice into 4 strips lengthwise. Stack two strips on top of each other, so you know have two double-layered strips. Roll out each strip so it's 1/2" thick. Slice into 2" wide mini rolls. Pinch on end together so that it will open like a pocketbook. Place in a buttered 9×13" baking dish. Cover and set aside to rise 20-30 minutes.
- Preheat the oven to 375F.
- Brush the rolls with butter or an egg wash. Bake 12-15 minutes, until golden on top. Be careful not to over bake the rolls or they will be tough.
- Mix the melted butter and honey together, then brush on top of the warm rolls. Set aside until ready to be used.
To Make the Chicken Nuggets:
- In a large bowl, toss together the chopped chicken, kefir, and pickle juice. Cover and set aside in the fridge for 20-40 minutes.
- In the meantime, make the flour mixture by mixing together the flour, powdered sugar, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Transfer the flour mixture to a gallon-sized ziplock bag. Set aside.
- Add the beaten egg into the chicken bowl, stirring until well-combined.
- Using a slotted spoon, transfer the chicken (without the excess liquids) to the ziplock bag.
- Shake the bag well to every coat the chicken.
- Heat up a frying pan with olive oil over medium high heat.
- Once heated, fry the chicken in small batches for 4-6 minutes, then use a slotted spoon to transfer to a wire rack lined with parchment paper.
- Let cool for 2-3 minutes, then sandwich between the rolls and enjoy with the copycat Chick-Fil-A dipping sauce!
For the Dipping Sauce:
- Simply whisk all ingredients together, adjusting to taste. Set aside in the fridge until ready to use.
I truly hope you all enjoy this treasured recipe that has nestled its way into our hearts here in the ABM kitchen! ’till next time… xxL
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My family loved this! The buns baked for me in 18/20 ish minutes and were perfect! Loved this
My family loved this! The buns baked for me in 18/20 ish minutes and were perfect! Loved this
My family loved this! The buns baked for me in 18/20 ish minutes and were perfect! thanks for sharing.
This copycat Chick-fil-A Chicken Minis breakfast recipe looks incredible! I love the idea of soft, buttery Parker House-style rolls filled with crispy, perfectly seasoned chicken nuggets—it’s such a fun twist on a classic breakfast. The brining technique with pickle juice and buttermilk sounds like it would make the chicken extra juicy and flavorful. I also appreciate the tip to assemble just before serving if made ahead, which keeps everything fresh and tasty. Definitely saving this recipe to try for a special weekend breakfast!
Tried your Copycat Chick-Fil-A Chicken Minis Breakfast and they turned out so soft, buttery, and flavorful—just like the real thing. Thanks for sharing such an easy and delicious breakfast recipe!
I just made the rolls, but my whole family LOVED them. They ate the whole batch in one sitting! Perfect!
This recipe is absolutely wonderful — the Parker House roll technique is a game changer and I never would have thought to fold them pocketbook style to hold the chicken. The tip about brining in both pickle juice and buttermilk together makes a noticeable difference in getting those crispy edges. Made these last weekend and my family finished the entire batch before I could even plate them properly. For anyone who wants to know the actual calorie count of the original Chick-n-Minis before attempting this copycat version, I put together a full chick fil a breakfast menu guide with prices and nutrition details that might be a fun comparison.
This recipe is absolutely wonderful — the Parker House roll technique is a game changer and I never would have thought to fold them pocketbook style to hold the chicken.