Description
Hot Honey Chicken Biscuits combine crispy fried chicken, flaky homemade biscuits, and a sweet-spicy hot honey drizzle. This Southern-inspired recipe delivers a perfect balance of tender, flavorful chicken and a touch of heat-sweetness that makes it an irresistible comfort food favorite.
Ingredients
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For the 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
- Store-bought biscuits can also be used for convenience
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
- Marinate the Chicken: Soak the chicken thighs or breasts in 1 cup of buttermilk for at least 30 minutes, or up to overnight, to tenderize the meat and infuse flavor.
- Coat the Chicken: In a mixing bowl, combine 1 cup of flour with paprika, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Remove chicken from buttermilk, letting excess drip off, then dredge thoroughly in the flour mixture, coating evenly.
- Fry the Chicken: Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Fry the coated chicken pieces for 4-5 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through. Drain on paper towels to remove excess oil.
- Prepare the Biscuit Dough: In a large bowl, whisk together 2 cups flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Cut in the cold cubed butter using a pastry cutter or fingertips until the mixture forms coarse crumbs.
- Add Buttermilk: Pour in 3/4 cup buttermilk and gently stir until just combined; avoid overmixing to keep biscuits flaky.
- Shape the Biscuits: Turn dough onto a floured surface and gently knead. Pat dough into a 1-inch thick rectangle, then use a round cutter to cut out biscuit shapes.
- 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 on top.
- Make Hot Honey: Warm honey in a small saucepan over low heat. Stir in red pepper flakes, optional apple cider vinegar, and a pinch of salt. Let simmer for 1-2 minutes, then remove from heat. Allow to cool slightly before use.
- Assemble the Biscuits: Slice each biscuit in half horizontally. Place a piece of fried chicken on the bottom half, drizzle generously with the hot honey mixture, then cap with the other biscuit half.
- Serve: Serve the hot honey chicken biscuits warm for best flavor and texture.
Notes
- Marinating chicken overnight intensifies flavor and tenderness.
- Adjust red pepper flakes based on your preferred spice level.
- Use store-bought biscuits to save time without compromising taste.
- Butter should be very cold for flaky biscuit texture.
- Drain fried chicken well to avoid soggy biscuits.
- Hot honey can be stored in the fridge for up to 2 weeks.
- Prep Time: 40 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Frying and Baking
- Cuisine: Southern American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 biscuit sandwich
- Calories: 550 kcal
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 820 mg
- Fat: 27 g
- Saturated Fat: 11 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 52 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg
Keywords: hot honey chicken biscuits, fried chicken recipe, homemade biscuits, spicy sweet chicken sandwich, southern comfort food, hot honey drizzle
