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The Ultimate Guide to Chicken Minis: Making America’s Favorite Breakfast Sandwich at Home

Tender, perfectly seasoned mini chicken pieces nestled in warm, honey-butter glazed mini biscuits. This copycat recipe brings the beloved breakfast sandwich into your home kitchen with professional results.

  • Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
  • Yield: 12 chicken minis 1x

Ingredients

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For the Mini Biscuits:

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 6 tablespoons cold unsalted butter
  • 3/4 cup cold buttermilk
  • Extra butter for brushing

For the Chicken:

  • 2 large chicken breasts
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 1/4 cup pickle juice
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • Vegetable oil for frying

For the Honey Butter:

  • 4 tablespoons melted butter
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • Pinch of salt

Instructions

Prepare the Chicken:

 

  1. Slice chicken breasts horizontally, then cut into 2-inch pieces
  2. Combine buttermilk and pickle juice in a bowl
  3. Add chicken pieces and marinate for 30 minutes
  4. Mix flour and seasonings in a shallow dish
  5. Remove chicken from marinade and coat in seasoned flour
  6. Heat oil to 350°F
  7. Fry chicken pieces until golden brown (about 4-5 minutes)

Make the Biscuits:

 

  1. Preheat oven to 450°F
  2. Combine dry ingredients in a large bowl
  3. Cut in cold butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs
  4. Add buttermilk and mix until just combined
  5. Turn onto floured surface and fold 6 times
  6. Cut with 2-inch biscuit cutter
  7. Bake for 12-15 minutes until golden

Assembly:

 

  1. Mix melted butter and honey
  2. Split warm biscuits
  3. Brush with honey butter mixture
  4. Place chicken piece on bottom half
  5. Replace top half
  6. Brush tops with remaining honey butter
  7. Serve immediately

Notes

  • Keep ingredients cold for flakiest biscuits
  • Don’t skip the pickle juice brine
  • Maintain oil temperature between 350-365°F
  • Make biscuits ahead and freeze for convenience
  • Double-coating the chicken creates extra crispiness
  • Let chicken rest on wire rack after frying
  • Best served fresh and warm
  • Can be reheated in oven at 300°F for 5-7 minutes
  • Author: Julia
  • Prep Time: 45 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 3 minis
  • Calories: 420
  • Sugar: 6g
  • Sodium: 890mg
  • Fat: 22
  • Saturated Fat: 8
  • Carbohydrates: 38g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 23g
  • Cholesterol: 65mg

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