Dairy-Free Chick-fil-A Style Chicken Minis
Recreate the irresistible charm of a fast-food favorite with these Dairy-Free Chick-fil-A Style Chicken Minis! Perfectly golden and crispy chicken bites, marinated in tangy pickle juice and coated in a flavorful seasoned crust, are nestled in soft, honey-butter-brushed slider rolls—without a hint of dairy. This recipe uses simple substitutions like almond milk and dairy-free butter to keep it allergen-friendly, while preserving the signature flavors you crave. Ready in just 40 minutes, these bite-sized delights are perfect for breakfast, brunch, or snacking. Whether you're avoiding dairy or simply looking for a homemade twist on Chick-fil-A's iconic chicken minis, this recipe is sure to impress!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound Chicken breast
- 1 cup Pickle juice
- 1 cup Unsweetened almond milk
- 1 teaspoon Apple cider vinegar
- 1 cup All-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon Cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon Paprika
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 1 teaspoon Black pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Onion powder
- 2 tablespoons Dairy-free butter
- 2 tablespoons Honey
- 8 pieces Slider rolls
- 2 cups Vegetable oil
Instructions
Cut the chicken breast into bite-sized pieces and marinate them in pickle juice for at least 15 minutes or up to 1 hour in the refrigerator.
While the chicken is marinating, prepare the dairy-free buttermilk by mixing the unsweetened almond milk with apple cider vinegar. Let it sit for 5 minutes to curdle.
In a large bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, cornstarch, paprika, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder.
Remove the chicken pieces from the pickle juice and pat them dry with paper towels.
Dip each chicken piece into the dairy-free buttermilk, allowing any excess to drip off, then dredge in the seasoned flour mixture. Ensure each piece is thoroughly coated.
Heat the vegetable oil in a deep skillet over medium heat until it reaches 350°F (175°C).
Carefully fry the chicken pieces in batches until they are golden brown and cooked through, about 3-4 minutes per side. Drain on a paper towel-lined plate.
In a small saucepan, melt the dairy-free butter and mix it with honey to create the honey butter.
Brush each slider roll generously with the honey butter mixture.
Assemble the chicken minis by placing a fried chicken nugget into each honey buttered slider roll.
Serve warm and enjoy your dairy-free Chick-fil-A style chicken minis!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
6094 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 478.5 g | 613% | |
| Saturated Fat | 74.6 g | 373% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 271.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 390 mg | 130% | |
| Sodium | 8731 mg | 380% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 321.2 g | 117% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 13.5 g | 48% | |
| Total Sugars | 61.6 g | ||
| Protein | 174.5 g | 349% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.2 mcg | 11% | |
| Calcium | 730 mg | 56% | |
| Iron | 20.3 mg | 113% | |
| Potassium | 2073 mg | 44% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
