Description
This Hot Honey Chicken Biscuits recipe features crispy fried chicken pieces marinated in buttermilk and hot sauce, served inside warm buttermilk biscuits, and drizzled with a buttery hot honey drizzle. Perfect for a flavorful southern-inspired breakfast or main course, these biscuits offer a spicy-sweet kick balanced with tender chicken and optional pickle slices for added zest.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Chicken:
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts, cut into 2–3 inch pieces
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 teaspoon hot sauce
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- ½ cup cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- Vegetable oil for frying
For the Biscuits and Hot Honey:
- 6–8 buttermilk biscuits (homemade or store-bought)
- 2 tablespoons butter, melted
- ¼ cup honey
- 1–2 teaspoons hot sauce (adjust to taste)
- Pickle slices (optional, for serving)
Instructions
- Marinate the Chicken: In a bowl, combine the buttermilk and 1 teaspoon hot sauce. Add the chicken pieces and ensure they are fully submerged. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes or up to overnight to tenderize and infuse flavor.
- Prepare the Dredge: In a separate bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, cornstarch, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper to create the coating mixture.
- Heat the Oil: Pour about 1 inch of vegetable oil into a heavy skillet and heat over medium-high until it reaches 350°F (175°C), ideal for frying.
- Coat the Chicken: Remove chicken from the marinade, allowing excess liquid to drip off. Dredge each piece thoroughly in the flour mixture, pressing firmly to ensure a good coating.
- Fry the Chicken: Fry the chicken in batches, being careful not to crowd the pan. Cook each side for 5–6 minutes until crispy, golden brown, and cooked through (internal temperature should reach 165°F).
- Drain: Transfer fried chicken onto a paper towel-lined plate to absorb excess oil.
- Make the Hot Honey: In a small bowl, combine the honey, melted butter, and 1–2 teaspoons of hot sauce, adjusting spice level to your taste.
- Warm and Assemble Biscuits: Warm the biscuits, split them open, and layer each with fried chicken pieces. Drizzle generously with the prepared hot honey and add pickle slices if using.
- Serve: Serve immediately to enjoy the crispy, spicy-sweet flavors at their best.
Notes
- For smaller portions, you can substitute chicken tenders instead of larger pieces.
- Make a spicy mayo by mixing mayo with hot sauce for an extra heat layer if desired.
- Adjust the amount of hot sauce in the honey glaze to tailor the spice level to your preference.
- Use store-bought biscuits for convenience or homemade for a more authentic touch.
