Description
Experience the perfect blend of sweet, spicy, and savory with these Irresistible Hot Honey Chicken Biscuits. Juicy, buttermilk-marinated fried chicken thighs are sandwiched inside tender homemade biscuits, all drizzled with a flavorful hot honey drizzle that adds just the right kick. A delicious homemade comfort food perfect for any meal, these biscuits will quickly become a new family favorite.
Ingredients
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For the Chicken
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken thighs (or breasts, if preferred)
- 1 cup buttermilk (for marinating)
- 1 cup all-purpose flour (for dredging)
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- Vegetable oil as needed for frying (high smoke point)
For the Biscuits
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup cold unsalted butter (cut into pieces)
- 1 cup buttermilk
For the Hot Honey Sauce
- 1/2 cup honey
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar (optional)
- Pinch salt
Instructions
- Marinate the Chicken: Soak the chicken thighs in buttermilk for at least 30 minutes or preferably overnight to tenderize and add moisture.
- Prepare the Dredging Mixture: In a bowl, mix together 1 cup flour, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. This will coat the chicken and provide flavor.
- Dredge the Chicken: Remove chicken from the buttermilk, letting excess drip off, and thoroughly coat each piece in the seasoned flour mixture.
- Fry the Chicken: Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Fry chicken about 4-5 minutes per side until golden brown and fully cooked. Drain on paper towels to remove excess oil.
- Mix Dry Ingredients for Biscuits: In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Cut in Butter: Add cold butter pieces to the dry ingredients and use a pastry cutter or fingers to blend until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Add Buttermilk to Biscuit Dough: Stir in buttermilk just until combined, being careful not to overmix to keep biscuits tender.
- Shape Biscuits: Turn the dough onto a floured surface, gently knead, then pat into a 1-inch thick rectangle. Cut into rounds using a biscuit cutter.
- Bake Biscuits: Place biscuits on a baking sheet and bake in a preheated oven at 425°F (220°C) for 12-15 minutes until golden brown.
- Prepare Hot Honey Sauce: Warm honey in a small saucepan over low heat. Stir in red pepper flakes, apple cider vinegar, and a pinch of salt. Let simmer for 1-2 minutes then remove from heat and allow to cool slightly.
- Assemble the Biscuits: Slice baked biscuits in half. Place a piece of fried chicken on the bottom half, drizzle generously with hot honey sauce, and top with the other biscuit half. Serve immediately and enjoy!
Notes
- For juicier chicken, marinate overnight if time allows.
- Use a high smoke point oil like vegetable or canola oil for frying.
- Do not overmix biscuit dough to ensure tender, flaky biscuits.
- Adjust red pepper flakes in hot honey sauce to control spice level.
- Biscuit dough can be frozen before baking for convenience.
- Chicken breasts can be substituted but frying time may vary.
