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! 😋