Name: Hot Honey Chicken Biscuits
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 1 h
Ingredients: 1 ½ to 2 pounds chicken tenders (or 2 large boneless skinless chicken breasts, sliced into 1-inch thick strips); 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour; 1 tsp kosher salt; ¼ tsp black pepper; ¼ tsp garlic powder; ¼ tsp smoked paprika; 1 large egg + 2 tbsp water, beaten; Vegetable oil for frying; 2 cups all-purpose flour; 1 tbsp baking powder; 1 tsp kosher salt; ¼ tsp baking soda; ½ cup (1 stick) cold butter, cut into cubes; ¾ cup buttermilk; ¼ cup melted unsalted butter (for brushing); 1 cup honey; 2 tsp crushed red pepper flakes; 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar

Description

These Hot Honey Chicken Biscuits bring together everything you crave in a comfort food meal – flaky, buttery biscuits sandwiching golden, crispy fried chicken, all drizzled with a sticky, spicy-sweet hot honey. Each bite balances the delicate crunch of the chicken, the melt-in-your-mouth biscuit, and a touch of heat from the honey for an unforgettable Southern treat. Perfect for brunch, game day, or anytime you’re in the mood for a taste of Southern hospitality, these chicken biscuits come together with homemade charm. Simple ingredients shine in this indulgent, easy-to-make recipe, delivering a restaurant-quality dish right from your own kitchen. Enjoy them with a side of tangy pickles and a cool glass of lemonade for a complete experience that feels special yet homey.

Ingredients

Units Scale

For the Fried Chicken:

1 1/2 to 2 pounds chicken tenders (or 2 large boneless skinless chicken breasts, sliced into 1-inch thick strips)
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tsp kosher salt
1/4 tsp black pepper
1/4 tsp garlic powder
1/4 tsp smoked paprika
1 large egg + 2 tbsp water, beaten
Vegetable oil for frying

For the Buttermilk Biscuits:

2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tbsp baking powder
1 tsp kosher salt
1/4 tsp baking soda
1/2 cup (1 stick) cold butter, cut into cubes
3/4 cup buttermilk
1/4 cup melted unsalted butter (for brushing)

For the Hot Honey:

1 cup honey
2 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
1 tbsp apple cider vinegar

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Instructions

For the Fried Chicken: Fill a large pot with about 2 inches of oil and heat to 365-375°F. In a large bowl, mix flour, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika. In another dish, whisk egg and water. Dredge chicken in flour mixture, then dip in egg mixture, and coat again in flour.
Fry chicken in batches, cooking each for 8-10 minutes or until golden brown. Drain on paper towels.
For the Biscuits: Preheat oven to 450°F. In a bowl, combine flour, baking powder, salt, and baking soda. Work in cold butter until it resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in buttermilk to form a soft dough.
On a floured surface, pat dough into a rectangle, fold in thirds, and repeat twice more. Roll out to ½-inch thickness and cut 10-12 biscuits. Bake on a lined sheet for 15-17 minutes. Brush with melted butter.
For the Hot Honey: In a small saucepan, simmer honey with pepper flakes over medium heat. Remove from heat and stir in vinegar. Cool before using.
To Assemble: Split each biscuit, add a fried chicken piece, and drizzle with hot honey. Serve with pickles if desired.

Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes