Description
If you’re on the hunt for a breakfast or brunch option that’s both indulgent and irresistibly flavorful, look no further than these Hot Honey Chicken Biscuits. This recipe combines crispy buttermilk fried chicken with a drizzle of spicy-sweet hot honey, all served on fluffy homemade biscuits. It’s a satisfying dish that’s perfect for a hearty morning meal or a delicious brunch gathering.
Ingredients
For the 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
For the 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
For the Hot Honey:
1/2 cup honey
2 tablespoons hot sauce (such as Tabasco or your favorite)
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
Instructions
- Prepare the Biscuits:
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Cut in cold butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in cold buttermilk and honey until just combined.
- Turn the dough onto a floured surface, knead lightly, and roll out to 1/2-inch thickness. Cut out biscuits and place on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Bake for 12-15 minutes, until golden brown.
- Prepare the Chicken:
- Slice chicken breasts in half horizontally to create four thin cutlets. Soak in buttermilk for 10 minutes.
- In a separate bowl, mix flour, garlic powder, paprika, cayenne pepper, salt, and pepper. Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Dredge chicken in the flour mixture and fry for 3-4 minutes per side, until golden and cooked through.
- Make the Hot Honey:
- In a small saucepan over low heat, combine honey, hot sauce, and red pepper flakes. Stir until well mixed and heated through.
- Assemble the Biscuits:
- Slice each biscuit in half. Place a piece of fried chicken on the bottom half, drizzle with hot honey, and top with the other half of the biscuit. Serve immediately.
Notes
For extra crispy chicken, double-dip the chicken in the flour mixture before frying.
Adjust the level of heat in the hot honey by varying the amount of hot sauce and red pepper flakes.
Leftover biscuits can be stored in an airtight container for up to 2 days and reheated in the oven.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Brunch
- Method: Baking, Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 servings
- Calories: 450 kcal
