Description
Indulge in these irresistible Hot Honey Chicken Biscuits that combine savory fried chicken with a sweet and spicy honey drizzle, sandwiched between tender, flaky homemade biscuits.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Fried Chicken:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken thighs (or breasts, if preferred)
- 1 cup buttermilk (for tenderizing)
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- Vegetable oil for frying
For the Biscuits:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 6 tbsp cold unsalted butter, cubed
- 3/4 cup buttermilk
For the Hot Honey:
- 1/2 cup honey
- 1–2 tsp red pepper flakes (adjust to taste)
- 1 tsp apple cider vinegar (optional, for tanginess)
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken: Soak the chicken in buttermilk for at least 30 minutes (or overnight) to tenderize and enhance flavor.
- Coat: In a bowl, mix flour, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Remove chicken from buttermilk, allowing excess to drip off, and dredge in the flour mixture until fully coated.
- Fry: Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Fry chicken until golden brown and cooked through (about 4-5 minutes per side). Drain on paper towels.
- Make the Biscuits: In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Add cold butter and work it into the flour until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in buttermilk until just combined. Shape dough, cut biscuits, and bake at 425°F (220°C) for 12-15 minutes.
- Make the Hot Honey: Heat honey in a saucepan, stir in red pepper flakes, vinegar, and salt. Simmer briefly, then cool slightly.
- Assemble the Biscuits: Slice biscuits, place fried chicken, drizzle with hot honey, and top with the other biscuit half. Serve warm.
Notes
- For a quicker option, store-bought biscuits can be used instead of making them from scratch.
- Adjust the spice level of the hot honey by varying the amount of red pepper flakes used.
- Ensure the oil is hot enough before frying the chicken to achieve a crispy exterior.
- Prep Time: 45 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Frying, Baking, Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 biscuit sandwich
- Calories: Approximately 600
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 80g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: Hot Honey Chicken Biscuits, Fried Chicken Biscuits, Southern Comfort Food
