Description

These Hot Honey Chicken Biscuits combine tender, crispy fried chicken with fluffy homemade biscuits and a sweet-spicy hot honey drizzle for a perfect balance of flavors. Crispy fried chicken cutlets soaked briefly in buttermilk are sandwiched inside soft, buttery biscuits and finished with a warm honey and hot sauce glaze for a delectable twist on a classic comfort food.

Ingredients

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Biscuits

2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
6 tablespoons cold unsalted butter, cubed
3/4 cup cold buttermilk
1 tablespoon honey

Chicken

2 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts
1 cup buttermilk
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
Salt and pepper to taste
Vegetable oil, for frying

Hot Honey Sauce

1/2 cup honey
2 tablespoons hot sauce (such as Tabasco or your favorite)
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes

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Instructions

Prepare the Biscuits: Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Cut in the cold unsalted butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in the cold buttermilk and honey just until combined to form a dough.
Shape and Bake Biscuits: Turn the dough onto a floured surface, knead it lightly, then roll it out to about 1/2-inch thickness. Cut out the biscuits using a round cutter and place them on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Bake for 12-15 minutes until the biscuits are golden brown and fluffy.
Prepare the Chicken: Slice the chicken breasts horizontally to make four thin cutlets. Soak these cutlets in buttermilk for 10 minutes to tenderize and add moisture.
Bread and Fry Chicken: In a separate bowl, mix the flour with garlic powder, paprika, cayenne pepper, salt, and pepper. Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Dredge each chicken cutlet in the seasoned flour mixture, then fry for 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through.
Make the Hot Honey Sauce: In a small saucepan over low heat, combine honey, hot sauce, and red pepper flakes. Stir gently until the mixture is well blended and warmed through, allowing the flavors to meld.
Assemble the Biscuits: Slice each biscuit in half horizontally. Place a piece of the fried chicken on the bottom half, drizzle generously with the hot honey sauce, then top with the other biscuit half. Serve immediately for best texture and flavor.

Notes

Use cold butter and buttermilk for tender, flaky biscuits.
Adjust cayenne pepper and hot sauce amounts to control the spiciness of the dish.
For crispier chicken, ensure oil is hot enough before frying but not smoking.
Serve hot for best texture—biscuits may become soggy if prepared too far in advance.
Can substitute chicken thighs for juicier meat but adjust frying time accordingly.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Category: Frying
Method: Frying
Cuisine: American