Go Back
Hot Honey Chicken Biscuits

Hot Honey Chicken Biscuits

Hot honey chicken biscuits are a delicious southern dish which contains crispy fried chicken between warm,flaky biscuits.
Prep Time 40 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
10 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine southern
Servings 6
Calories 670 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • For the Chicken:
  • 1 pound boneless skinless chicken thighs or breasts
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 1 teaspoon hot sauce optional
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • Oil for frying vegetable or canola
  • For the Hot Honey:
  • 1/2 cup honey
  • 1-2 teaspoons red pepper flakes adjust to taste
  • 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar optional
  • For the Biscuits:
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 cup cold unsalted butter cubed
  • 3/4 cup buttermilk

Instructions
 

  • In a bowl, stir hot sauce and buttermilk. Put the chicken and let it soak for a minimum of 30 minutes or preferably overnight in the refrigerator.
  • In a separate bowl, mix garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, flour, salt and pepper.
  • In a fryer or a deep skillet, warm the oil at a temperature of 175 C (350 F).
  • Take out the chicken from the buttermilk, allowing excess to drip off, then coat it in the mixture of flour.
  • Time to fry the chicken in batches until well cooked and golden brown, it should take around 5-7 minutes per side. Drain on paper towels.
  • Let's prepare the honey sauce, combine the red pepper flakes and honey in a saucepan over low flame. Mix until thoroughly combined and well warmed. You can add apple cider vinegar for a zesty flavour.
  • Let's make the biscuits:
  • Set the temperature of the oven to 220 C (425 F).
  • In a large-sized bowl, mix baking powder, flour and salt.
  • Use your finger or a pastry cutter to mix in the cold butter until the mixture turns like coarse crumbs.
  • Gradually add the buttermilk, mixing until everything is just combined. Avoid overmixing.
  • On a floured surface, put the dough and slowly knead it a couple of times. Shape it into a round of thickness around an inch.
  • Use a glass or a biscuit cutter to cut out biscuits and put them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
  • Bake until turn golden brown, it may take around 15 minutes.
Keyword honey chicken biscuit recipe, hot honey chicken biscuit recipe, Hot Honey Chicken Biscuits, spicy honey chicken biscuits