Vegan Chick-fil-A Style Chicken Minis
Craving Chick-fil-A but looking for a vegan twist? These Vegan Chick-fil-A Style Chicken Minis are the perfect plant-based alternative, packing all the flavor with none of the animal products! Made with crispy, golden tofu seasoned to perfection and coated in a crunchy breadcrumb crust, these bite-sized sliders are nestled in soft vegan slider buns brushed with a luscious agave-infused vegan butter glaze. With a simple buttermilk-style marinade and quick frying technique, these indulgent snacks are ready in under an hour, making them ideal for breakfast, lunch, or party appetizers. Whether you're on a vegan journey or just seeking a delicious meat-free option, indulge in this guilt-free adaptation of a fast-food favorite!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 14 oz Extra-firm tofu
- 1 cup Unsweetened non-dairy milk
- 2 tbsp Apple cider vinegar
- 2 tbsp Soy sauce
- 2 tbsp Nutritional yeast
- 1 tsp Garlic powder
- 1 tsp Onion powder
- 1 tsp Paprika
- 1 tsp Salt
- 0.5 tsp Black pepper
- 1 cup Cornstarch
- 1 cup Breadcrumbs (gluten-free if needed)
- for frying Vegetable oil
- 12 Vegan slider buns
- 2 tbsp Vegan butter
- 2 tbsp Agave nectar
Instructions
Start by pressing the extra-firm tofu to remove excess moisture. Wrap the tofu in a clean kitchen towel and place a heavy object on top. Let it sit for 15 minutes.
In a shallow bowl, whisk together unsweetened non-dairy milk and apple cider vinegar to create a buttermilk substitute. Add soy sauce, nutritional yeast, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Mix well to combine.
Slice the pressed tofu into bite-sized cubes resembling mini chicken pieces.
Dredge each tofu cube in cornstarch, then dip into the non-dairy milk mixture, and finally coat with breadcrumbs. Ensure each piece is well-coated.
In a large skillet, heat vegetable oil over medium-high heat. Once hot, add tofu cubes and fry for approximately 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown and crispy.
Remove the fried tofu pieces and place them on a paper towel-lined plate to absorb excess oil.
Set a separate small saucepan over low heat and melt vegan butter. Stir in agave nectar to make a honey-butter glaze.
Lightly toast vegan slider buns to warm them, then brush the insides with the vegan honey-butter glaze.
Assemble the sliders by placing a few pieces of fried tofu into each bun.
Serve warm and enjoy your vegan Chick-fil-A style chicken minis!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3952 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 180.3 g | 231% | |
| Saturated Fat | 37.2 g | 186% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 60.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 7006 mg | 305% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 471.1 g | 171% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 29.7 g | 106% | |
| Total Sugars | 71.5 g | ||
| Protein | 133.2 g | 266% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.5 mcg | 12% | |
| Calcium | 3368 mg | 259% | |
| Iron | 34.3 mg | 191% | |
| Potassium | 2334 mg | 50% | |
*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.
