Homemade Chicken Minis
Bring a taste of Southern comfort to your kitchen with these irresistible Homemade Chicken Minis! Perfectly seasoned and crispy fried chicken nuggets are nestled inside soft, toasted mini yeast rolls and brushed with a luscious honey butter glaze for the ultimate blend of savory and sweet. This recipe features a simple but flavorful buttermilk marinade, ensuring each bite is tender and juicy, while a light, crispy coating adds the perfect crunch. Great for breakfast, lunch, or entertaining, these bite-sized delights come together in under an hour and are sure to impress both kids and adults alike. Whether you're recreating a fast-food favorite or simply craving finger-licking comfort food, these Chicken Minis are a must-try!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 240 ml buttermilk
- 250 g all-purpose flour
- 30 g cornstarch
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 2 large eggs
- 500 ml vegetable oil
- 60 ml honey
- 56 g butter
- 12 pieces mini yeast rolls
Instructions
Cut the chicken breasts into approximately 1.5-inch pieces to create small nuggets.
In a bowl, mix the buttermilk with salt, pepper, smoked paprika, garlic powder, and onion powder. Add the chicken pieces and marinate for at least 1 hour in the refrigerator.
Prepare the coating by combining the all-purpose flour, cornstarch, the remaining salt, pepper, and seasoning in a shallow bowl.
In another bowl, beat the eggs until thoroughly combined.
Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until it reaches 175°C (350°F).
Take the marinated chicken pieces and dunk them in the beaten eggs, then coat evenly with the flour mixture.
Fry the chicken pieces in batches, ensuring they do not overcrowd the pan, for about 5-6 minutes on each side or until golden brown and cooked through. Drain on paper towels.
While the chicken is frying, prepare the honey butter by melting the butter in a small saucepan over low heat, then stirring in the honey until well blended.
Split the mini yeast rolls and lightly toast them in the oven or on a pan.
Once all chicken pieces are cooked and the rolls are toasted, assemble the minis by placing a piece of fried chicken into each roll.
Brush the tops of the chicken minis with the honey butter and serve warm.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1838 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 134.8 g | 173% | |
| Saturated Fat | 27.5 g | 138% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 71.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 205 mg | 68% | |
| Sodium | 1184 mg | 51% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 118.3 g | 43% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.9 g | 14% | |
| Total Sugars | 22.2 g | ||
| Protein | 45.4 g | 91% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.5 mcg | 8% | |
| Calcium | 146 mg | 11% | |
| Iron | 5.3 mg | 30% | |
| Potassium | 505 mg | 11% | |
*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.
