Honey Chicken Biscuits

Honey Chicken Biscuits 🍯🍗: A Southern Comfort Classic

If you’re craving a dish that brings together the best of Southern comfort food, look no further than these Honey Chicken Biscuits. This recipe combines crispy fried chicken, fluffy buttermilk biscuits, and a drizzle of spicy hot honey, creating a sweet and savory delight that’s perfect for breakfast, brunch, or even dinner. Let’s dive into how you can recreate this delicious dish in your own kitchen.

Ingredients

For the Fried Chicken:

• 1 ½ to 2 pounds chicken tenders, or 2 large boneless skinless chicken breasts sliced into 1-inch thick strips 🐔
• 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour 🌾
• 1 tsp kosher salt 🧂
• ¼ tsp black pepper 🌶️
• ¼ tsp garlic powder 🧄
• ¼ tsp smoked paprika 🌶️
• 1 large egg + 2 tablespoons water, beaten 🥚💧
• Vegetable, canola, or peanut oil, for frying 🛢️

For the Buttermilk Biscuits:

• 2 cups all-purpose flour 🌾
• 1 Tbsp baking powder 🥄
• 1 tsp kosher salt 🧂
• ¼ tsp baking soda 🥄
• ½ cup (1 stick) cold butter 🧈
• ¾ cup buttermilk 🥛
• ¼ cup unsalted butter, melted 🧈

For the Hot Honey:

• 1 cup honey 🍯
• 2 tsp crushed red pepper flakes 🌶️
• 1 Tbsp apple cider vinegar 🍎

Instructions

For the Fried Chicken:

1. Heat the Oil: Fill a large pot with about 2 inches of oil and set it to medium heat. 🛢️🔥
2. Prepare the Coating: In a large bowl, mix the flour, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika. In a separate dish, whisk together the egg and water. 🍲
3. Coat the Chicken: Dredge the chicken strips in the flour mixture, ensuring they are well coated. Shake off any excess flour, then dip them in the egg mixture, followed by another coating of flour. Set aside. 🍗
4. Fry the Chicken: Once the oil reaches 365-375°F (check by dropping in a bit of flour to see if it sizzles), add the chicken in batches (2-4 pieces at a time). Fry until golden brown, about 8-10 minutes per batch. Transfer the fried chicken to a paper towel-lined plate. 🧻

For the Buttermilk Biscuits:

5. Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 450°F (230°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat. 🔥
6. Prepare the Dough: In a large bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, salt, and baking soda. Cut the cold butter into small cubes or shred it using a box grater for easier mixing. Work the butter into the dry ingredients until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. 🧈
7. Add Buttermilk: Stir in the buttermilk with a rubber spatula until a soft dough forms. 👩‍🍳
8. Shape the Biscuits: Turn the dough onto a lightly floured surface. Gently work it together with your hands, patting it into a rectangle. Fold the dough in thirds, turn it, and flatten back into a rectangle. Repeat this process two more times. 🔄
9. Cut the Biscuits: Using a floured 2.5-inch biscuit cutter, cut out the biscuits. Gather any scraps, patting the dough back down to ½-inch thickness, and cut until you have 10-12 biscuits. 🍪
10. Bake: Bake for 15-17 minutes or until the biscuits are lightly golden brown. Remove from the oven and brush with melted butter. 🍞🧈

For the Hot Honey:

11. Prepare the Honey: Add honey and crushed red pepper flakes to a small saucepan. Simmer over medium heat until warmed through. Remove from heat and stir in the apple cider vinegar. 🍯🔥
12. Cool and Store: Let the hot honey cool to room temperature. Use immediately or transfer to a glass container and refrigerate until ready to use. ❄️

To Assemble:

13. Build the Biscuits: Split the warm biscuits in half. Place a piece of fried chicken on each biscuit half and drizzle generously with hot honey. Serve with pickle slices, if desired. 🥒
14. Enjoy! 😋

Serving Suggestions

These Honey Chicken Biscuits are perfect on their own, but if you’re looking to elevate the dish even further, consider serving them with a side of coleslaw, sweet potato fries, or a fresh salad. They’re also fantastic for brunch gatherings, paired with a refreshing iced tea or lemonade.

Prep Time: 25 minutes
Cooking Time: 45 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 10-12 servings

Whether you’re cooking for a family breakfast or a special occasion, these Honey Chicken Biscuits are sure to impress. Enjoy the crispy, tender chicken paired with the flaky, buttery biscuits and the sweet heat of the hot honey—it’s Southern comfort at its finest!

Honey Chicken Biscuits

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• Author: Dulcia
• Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
• Yield: 10-12 1x

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For the Fried Chicken:
1–1/2 to 2 pounds chicken tenders, or 2 large boneless skinless chicken breasts sliced into 1-inch thick strips 🐔
1–1/2 cups all-purpose flour 🌾
1 tsp kosher salt 🧂
1/4 tsp black pepper 🌶️
1/4 tsp garlic powder 🧄
1/4 tsp smoked paprika 🌶️
1 large egg + 2 tablespoons water, beaten 🥚💧
Vegetable, canola, or peanut oil, for frying 🛢️
For the Buttermilk Biscuits:
2 cups all-purpose flour 🌾
1 Tbsp baking powder 🥄
1 tsp kosher salt 🧂
1/4 tsp baking soda 🥄
1/2 cup (1 stick) cold butter 🧈
3/4 cup buttermilk 🥛
1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted 🧈
For the Hot Honey:
1 cup honey 🍯
2 tsp crushed red pepper flakes 🌶️
1 Tbsp apple cider vinegar 🍎

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Instructions

For the Fried Chicken:
1️⃣ Fill a large pot with about 2 inches of oil. Set the pot to medium heat. 🛢️🔥

2️⃣ In a large bowl, mix flour, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika. In a separate large dish, whisk the egg and water together. 🍲

3️⃣ Dredge the chicken in the flour mixture, coating well. Shake off excess flour and dip in the egg mixture, then back into the flour. Set aside. 🍗

4️⃣ Check the oil temperature (around 365-375°F) by dropping in a little bit of flour; if it sizzles, it’s ready. Add chicken (2-4 pieces at a time) and fry until golden brown—about 8 to 10 minutes. Fry the remaining chicken in batches. 🍳

5️⃣ Transfer the fried chicken to a paper towel-lined plate. Set aside. 🧻

For the Buttermilk Biscuits:
6️⃣ Preheat oven to 450°F (230°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat. 🔥

7️⃣ In a large bowl, combine flour, baking powder, salt, and baking soda. Cut the cold butter into small cubes or shred it using a box grater for easier mixing. Work the butter into the dry ingredients until it resembles coarse crumbs. 🧈

8️⃣ Stir in the buttermilk using a rubber spatula until a soft dough forms. 👩‍🍳

9️⃣ Scoop the dough onto a lightly floured surface and gently work it together with your hands. Pat the dough into a rectangle and fold it in thirds. Turn the dough, gather any crumbs, and flatten back into a rectangle. Repeat this process two more times. 🔄

🔟 Using a floured 2.5-inch biscuit cutter, cut out the biscuits. Gather any scrap pieces of dough, patting it back down to 1/2-inch thickness, and cut until you have 10-12 biscuits. 🍪

1️⃣1️⃣ Bake for 15-17 minutes, or until lightly golden brown. Remove from the oven and brush with melted butter. 🍞🧈

For the Hot Honey:
1️⃣2️⃣ Add honey and pepper flakes to a small saucepan. Simmer over medium heat. Remove from heat and stir in apple cider vinegar. 🍯🔥

1️⃣3️⃣ Cool to room temperature and use immediately by drizzling over your fried chicken, or transfer to a glass container and refrigerate until ready to use. ❄️

To Assemble:
1️⃣4️⃣ Split the biscuits in half. Place a fried chicken piece on top of each half. Drizzle with hot honey. Serve with pickle slices, if desired. 🥒

Enjoy! 😋

• Prep Time: 25 minutes
• Cook Time: 45 minutes