Low Sodium Homemade Chick-fil-A Chicken Minis
Experience the irresistible flavor of Low Sodium Homemade Chick-fil-A Chicken Minis, a healthier twist on the fast-food classic! These bite-sized delights feature tender, golden-fried chicken nuggets marinated in dill pickle juice and low sodium chicken broth, perfectly nestled in warm, honey-butter-brushed slider rolls. With a few simple ingredients and straightforward steps, you can recreate Chick-fil-A’s famously delicious minis without the excess sodium. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or as a crowd-pleasing appetizer, these chicken minis deliver the same crave-worthy taste in a homemade, better-for-you version. Ready in just over 30 minutes, this recipe is proof that indulgence and mindful eating can go hand in hand!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound Boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 0.5 cup Dill pickle juice
- 0.5 cup Low sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup Milk
- 1.5 cups All-purpose flour
- 1 large Egg
- 1 teaspoon Paprika
- 0.5 teaspoon Ground black pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 0.5 cup Canola oil
- 12 pieces Low sodium slider rolls or small dinner rolls
- 0.25 cup Unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons Honey
Instructions
Cut the chicken breasts into approximately 2-inch pieces to form nuggets.
In a bowl, combine the dill pickle juice and low sodium chicken broth. Add the chicken pieces and let them marinate in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes or up to 4 hours.
In another bowl, beat the egg and milk until well combined. In a separate dish, mix the flour, paprika, ground black pepper, and garlic powder.
Drain the chicken from the marinade and pat them dry with paper towels.
Dip each piece of chicken into the milk and egg mixture, then dredge it in the flour mixture, pressing gently to ensure they are well coated.
Heat the canola oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Fry the chicken pieces in batches for about 3 minutes on each side or until golden brown and cooked through. Remove and drain on paper towels.
Preheat the oven to 250°F (120°C).
While the chicken is frying, prepare the honey butter by melting the unsalted butter and mixing in the honey until smooth.
Place the slider rolls on a baking sheet, brush the tops generously with the honey butter, and place them in the oven for about 5 minutes or until they are warm.
To assemble the Chicken Minis, place a piece of chicken inside each roll and brush with additional honey butter if desired.
Serve immediately and enjoy your low sodium Chick-fil-A Chicken Minis!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
4446 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 191.6 g | 246% | |
| Saturated Fat | 37.4 g | 187% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 30.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 689 mg | 230% | |
| Sodium | 2558 mg | 111% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 454.7 g | 165% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 18.7 g | 67% | |
| Total Sugars | 72.7 g | ||
| Protein | 225.3 g | 451% | |
| Vitamin D | 4.1 mcg | 21% | |
| Calcium | 699 mg | 54% | |
| Iron | 29.5 mg | 164% | |
| Potassium | 2555 mg | 54% | |
*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.
