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Hot Honey Chicken Biscuits

Hot Honey Chicken Biscuits

Hot honey chicken biscuits combine crispy fried chicken, flaky homemade biscuits, and a sweet-spicy drizzle of hot honey.
This Southern-inspired dish is perfect for breakfast or brunch and balances savory, sweet, and spicy flavors beautifully.
With tender marinated chicken, golden-baked biscuits, and a customizable hot honey sauce, this recipe offers a delightful twist on comfort food classics.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Course Brunch, Main Course, Snack
Cuisine Southern
Servings 4 Servings
Calories 450 kcal

Ingredients
  

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
  • ½ tsp black pepper
  • Vegetable oil for frying

For the Biscuits:

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tbsp baking powder
  • ½ tsp baking soda
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 6 tbsp cold unsalted butter cubed
  • ¾ cup buttermilk
  • Store-bought biscuits can also be used for convenience.

For the Hot Honey:

  • ½ cup honey
  • 1 –2 tsp red pepper flakes adjust to taste
  • 1 tsp apple cider vinegar optional, for tanginess
  • Pinch of salt

Instructions
 

Prepare the Chicken

  • Marinate: Soak the chicken in buttermilk for at least 30 minutes (or overnight) to tenderize and enhance flavor.
  • Coat: In a bowl, mix flour, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Remove chicken from buttermilk, allowing excess to drip off, and dredge in the flour mixture until fully coated.
  • Fry: Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Fry chicken until golden brown and cooked through (about 4-5 minutes per side). Drain on paper towels.

Make the Biscuits

  • Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  • Cut in Butter: Add cold butter and use a pastry cutter or your fingers to work it into the flour until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  • Add Buttermilk: Stir in buttermilk until just combined. Do not overmix.
  • Shape Biscuits: Turn dough onto a floured surface and gently knead. Pat into a 1-inch-thick rectangle and cut biscuits using a round cutter.
  • Bake: Place biscuits on a baking sheet and bake at 425°F (220°C) for 12-15 minutes, or until golden brown.

Make the Hot Honey

  • Heat honey in a small saucepan over low heat. Stir in red pepper flakes, vinegar (if using), and a pinch of salt.
  • Simmer for 1-2 minutes, then remove from heat. Let it cool slightly before using.

Assemble the Biscuits

  • Slice the biscuits in half and place a piece of fried chicken on the bottom half.
  • Drizzle generously with hot honey.
  • Top with the other biscuit half and serve warm.
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