Hot Honey Chicken Biscuits (Print View)
Juicy buttermilk chicken, sweet spicy honey, and flaky biscuits unite for comforting, flavorful bites.
# What You'll Need:
→ Chicken
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4 boneless skinless chicken thighs or breasts
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1 cup buttermilk
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1 cup all-purpose flour
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1 teaspoon paprika
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1 teaspoon garlic powder
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1 teaspoon salt
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0.5 teaspoon ground black pepper
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Vegetable oil for frying
→ Biscuits
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2 cups all-purpose flour
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1 tablespoon baking powder
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0.5 teaspoon baking soda
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0.5 teaspoon salt
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6 tablespoons cold unsalted butter, cubed
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0.75 cup buttermilk
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Store-bought biscuits for convenience (optional)
→ Hot Honey
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0.5 cup honey
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1 to 2 teaspoons red pepper flakes, to taste
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1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar (optional)
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Pinch of salt
# Directions:
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Place chicken thighs or breasts in a bowl and cover with buttermilk. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, preferably overnight, to tenderize and develop flavor.
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Combine flour, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper in a separate bowl. Remove chicken from buttermilk, letting excess drip off, and dredge each piece thoroughly in the seasoned flour mixture.
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Heat a generous amount of vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Fry the coated chicken pieces for 4 to 5 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through. Transfer to a plate lined with paper towels.
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Whisk together all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a large bowl.
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Add the cold cubed butter to the flour mixture. Using a pastry cutter or fingertips, work the butter into the flour until the mixture forms coarse crumbs.
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Pour in the buttermilk and stir just until combined. Avoid overmixing the dough.
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Turn the dough out onto a floured surface. Gently knead and pat into a 1-inch thick rectangle. Cut rounds using a biscuit cutter.
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Arrange biscuits on a baking sheet. Bake in a preheated oven at 425°F for 12 to 15 minutes, until golden brown.
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In a small saucepan over low heat, warm the honey. Stir in red pepper flakes, apple cider vinegar if using, and a pinch of salt. Simmer gently for 1 to 2 minutes, then remove from heat and set aside to cool slightly.
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Slice each biscuit in half. Layer with a piece of fried chicken, then generously drizzle with hot honey. Top with the other biscuit half and serve warm.
# Notes:
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Chilling the biscuit dough before baking can improve flakiness and rise.