Hot Honey Chicken Biscuits
These Hot Honey Chicken Biscuits feature crispy, spicy fried chicken nestled between fluffy biscuits, drizzled with a sweet and spicy honey sauce. They make a perfect dish for brunch or a satisfying dinner.
Equipment
- 1 large mixing bowl
- 1 whisk
- 1 shallow dish
- 1 deep frying pan or skillet
- 1 baking sheet
- 1 parchment paper
- 1 small saucepan
- 1 cooking thermometer (optional)
Ingredients
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup buttermilk
- Oil for frying
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ cup unsalted butter Cold and cubed.
- ¾ cup buttermilk
- ½ cup honey
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes Adjust to taste.
- 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper. Mix well.
- Pour the buttermilk into a shallow dish. Dip each chicken thigh into the buttermilk, then dredge it in the seasoned flour mixture until fully coated. Set aside.
- In a deep frying pan, heat oil over medium-high heat until it reaches 350°F (175°C). Carefully place the coated chicken thighs in the hot oil and fry for 6-8 minutes per side or until golden brown and cooked through. Remove and drain on paper towels.
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). In a mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Add the cold cubed butter and mix until crumbly. Stir in the buttermilk until a soft dough forms.
- Turn the dough onto a floured surface and gently knead it a few times. Pat it into a 1-inch thickness and cut using a biscuit cutter or a glass. Place the biscuits on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake the biscuits in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes or until golden brown.
- In a small saucepan over low heat, combine the honey, red pepper flakes, and apple cider vinegar. Stir until mixed and heated through. Remove from heat.
- Assemble the Hot Honey Chicken Biscuits by placing a fried chicken thigh between two biscuits and drizzling with hot honey sauce.
Notes
Feel free to adjust the spice level in the hot honey sauce according to your taste. These biscuits are best served warm, and leftovers can be stored in an airtight container for up to 2 days. Reheat in the oven for best results.