Description
Learn how to make delicious DIY chicken minis at home with this easy recipe. Perfect for breakfast or brunch, these homemade chicken minis are sure to be a hit!
Ingredients
- 1 pound (454 g) (450 grams) boneless, skinless chicken breast
- 1 cup (240 ml) (240 milliliters) buttermilk
- 1 teaspoon (5 ml) (5 grams) salt
- 1/2 teaspoon (3 ml) (2.5 grams) black pepper
- 1 teaspoon (5 ml) (5 grams) garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon (5 ml) (5 grams) onion powder
- 1 cup (240 ml) (120 grams) all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup (120 ml) (60 grams) cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon (5 ml) (5 grams) paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon (3 ml) (2.5 grams) baking powder
- 1/4 cup (60 ml) (60 milliliters) water
- Vegetable oil for frying
- 12 mini dinner rolls or slider buns
- 2 tablespoons (30 ml) (30 grams) melted butter
- 1 tablespoon (15 ml) (15 milliliters) honey
Instructions
- Cut the chicken breast into 2-inch pieces.
- In a bowl, combine buttermilk, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder.
- Add chicken pieces to the buttermilk mixture and marinate for at least 1 hour.
- In another bowl, mix flour, cornstarch, paprika, and baking powder.
- Remove chicken from marinade and let excess drip off.
- Gradually add water to the flour mixture, stirring until it forms clumps.
- Dredge each chicken piece in the flour mixture, pressing to adhere.
- Heat vegetable oil in a deep pan over medium heat.
- Fry chicken pieces until golden brown and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.
- Remove chicken and drain on paper towels.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Split dinner rolls or buns and place on a baking sheet.
- In a small bowl, mix melted butter and honey.
- Brush the tops of the rolls with the honey butter mixture.
- Bake rolls in the oven for 5 minutes or until warm.
- Assemble mini sandwiches by placing a fried chicken piece in each roll.
Notes
- For a crispier coating, try double dipping the chicken in the flour mixture after the initial dredging.
- Enhance the chicken coating by adding a pinch of cayenne pepper to the flour mixture.
- To maximize flavor, marinate the chicken overnight for best results.
