Description
Crispy, golden fried chicken tucked into a warm, buttery biscuit, dripping with sweet and spicy hot honey. Perfect comfort food for breakfast, brunch, or dinner.
Ingredients
- 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs (trimmed)
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- Vegetable oil for frying
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
- 3/4 cup whole milk or buttermilk
- 1/2 cup honey
- 1 tsp hot sauce (adjust to taste)
- 1/2 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken: In a large bowl, combine the buttermilk, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Add the chicken thighs and turn to coat. Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, or overnight for best flavor.
- Make the Biscuits: Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). In a medium bowl, mix the flour, baking powder, and salt. Cut in the cold butter using a pastry cutter or your fingers until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Gradually add the milk, stirring until the dough comes together. Turn the dough onto a floured surface and gently knead it a few times. Roll it out to 1-inch thickness and cut into rounds using a biscuit cutter. Place the biscuits on a baking sheet and bake for 12-15 minutes, or unt…
- Fry the Chicken: Heat about 2 inches of vegetable oil in a large skillet or Dutch oven to 350°F (175°C). In a separate bowl, add the flour. Remove chicken from the buttermilk marinade and dredge each piece in the flour, shaking off excess. Carefully place the chicken in the hot oil and fry for 4-5 minutes per side, or until golden and cooked through. Use a kitchen thermometer to ensure the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
- Make the Hot Honey: In a small saucepan, combine honey, hot sauce, and red pepper flakes. Heat over low until warmed through, stirring occasionally.
- Assemble the Biscuits: Split the warm biscuits in half. Place a piece of fried chicken on the bottom half, drizzle generously with hot honey, and top with the other half of the biscuit. Serve immediately and enjoy!
Notes
[‘Use high-quality honey for the hot honey—it makes a big difference.’, ‘For the chicken, use small, boneless thighs for the juiciest results.’, “If you’re out of buttermilk, mix one tablespoon of lemon juice or vinegar with a cup of milk and let it sit for 5 minutes.”, ‘To keep the fried chicken warm and crispy while you finish frying the rest, place it on a wire rack set over a baking sheet and keep it in a 200°F (95°C) oven.’, ‘Cold butter is essential for flaky biscuits. You can freeze your butter and grate it directly into the flour.’, ‘Customize the hot honey by adjusting the amount of hot sauce and red pepper flakes.’]
- Prep Time: 1 hour
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 biscuit with chick
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 12
- Fat: 21
- Carbohydrates: 37
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 22
Keywords: hot honey chicken biscuits, comfort food, fried chicken, homemade biscuits, spicy honey, brunch recipe