Vegetarian Chick-fil-A Style Chicken Minis
Bring the irresistible flavors of Chick-fil-A straight to your kitchen with this Vegetarian Chick-fil-A Style Chicken Minis recipe! Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or even as a snack, these bite-sized delights feature crispy tofu nuggets marinated in tangy pickle juice for an authentic chicken-like taste. The nuggets are fried to golden perfection and nestled inside soft and buttery mini yeast rolls, brushed with a luscious honey-butter glaze. Crafted with wholesome ingredients like extra firm tofu and packed with savory seasonings, this recipe delivers all the nostalgia of fast food indulgence in a completely plant-based package. Ready in just 35 minutes, these vegetarian sliders are sure to become a family favorite and are ideal for serving at any gathering or enjoying at home.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 14 ounces extra firm tofu
- 1 cup pickle juice
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup vegetable oil
- 12 pieces mini yeast rolls
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon honey
Instructions
Press the tofu to remove excess moisture. Slice the tofu into 12 rectangular pieces that resemble chicken nuggets.
Marinate the tofu in pickle juice for at least 30 minutes, or up to overnight if possible, for best results.
In a large bowl, mix together the flour, cornstarch, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, and black pepper.
Remove the tofu from the pickle juice and dredge each piece in the flour mixture until fully coated. Shake off any excess flour.
Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Ensure the oil is hot before adding the tofu.
Fry the tofu pieces in batches until golden brown and crispy, about 3-4 minutes on each side. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.
Meanwhile, warm the mini yeast rolls in the oven according to package instructions. Usually, this takes about 5-7 minutes at 350°F (175°C).
In a small saucepan, melt the butter and mix in the honey.
Remove the yeast rolls from the oven and carefully brush the tops with the butter-honey mixture.
Slice each roll and place a fried tofu nugget inside. Serve immediately while warm.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
4148 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 287.4 g | 368% | |
| Saturated Fat | 55.3 g | 276% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 134.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 62 mg | 21% | |
| Sodium | 4731 mg | 206% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 313.1 g | 114% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 20.8 g | 74% | |
| Total Sugars | 34.8 g | ||
| Protein | 100.8 g | 202% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 2931 mg | 225% | |
| Iron | 24.5 mg | 136% | |
| Potassium | 1576 mg | 34% | |
*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.
