Hot Honey Chicken Biscuits (Printable version)
Crispy fried chicken sandwiched in flaky buttermilk biscuits and drizzled with spicy-sweet hot honey.
# What you'll need:
→ Buttermilk Biscuits
01 - 2 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 1 tablespoon baking powder
03 - 1 teaspoon salt
04 - 1/2 cup cold unsalted butter, cubed
05 - 3/4 cup cold buttermilk
→ Fried Chicken
06 - 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, halved horizontally
07 - 1 cup buttermilk
08 - 1 teaspoon hot sauce
09 - 1 cup all-purpose flour
10 - 1/2 cup cornstarch
11 - 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
12 - 1 teaspoon garlic powder
13 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
14 - 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
15 - Vegetable oil, for frying
→ Hot Honey
16 - 1/2 cup honey
17 - 1 to 2 tablespoons hot sauce
18 - 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
→ To Serve
19 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
20 - Pickle slices (optional)
# Directions:
01 - Preheat oven to 425°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. In a large bowl, combine flour, baking powder, and salt. Cut in the cold butter until the mixture forms coarse crumbs. Stir in buttermilk until just combined. Turn dough onto a floured surface and gently pat to 1-inch thickness. Cut into rounds with a biscuit cutter. Arrange biscuits on the baking sheet and bake for 12 to 15 minutes until golden. Brush with melted butter.
02 - If needed, pound chicken pieces to even thickness. Place in a bowl with buttermilk and hot sauce. Marinate for 20 minutes, or up to 4 hours refrigerated.
03 - In a shallow bowl, mix flour, cornstarch, smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Heat 1 inch of oil in a large skillet to 350°F. Dredge chicken in flour mixture, shaking off excess. Fry chicken 3 to 4 minutes on each side until golden and cooked through. Transfer to a wire rack.
04 - In a small saucepan, gently warm honey, hot sauce, and red pepper flakes over low heat for 2 to 3 minutes. Do not let the mixture boil. Set aside.
05 - Split the warm biscuits. Place a fried chicken cutlet inside each biscuit, drizzle generously with hot honey, and add pickle slices if desired. Serve immediately.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- The combination of spicy-sweet honey over crispy chicken nestled in soft, plush biscuits is pure joy in every bite.
- You can easily adjust the heat, swap add-ins, or prep everything ahead for lazy Sunday cravings.
02 -
- Biscuits don't forgive overmixing—stop as soon as the dough just comes together.
- Letting the fried chicken rest on a rack, not paper towels, preserves the crunch.
03 -
- Mise-en-place is your best friend—set everything out before you start for maximum chaos control.
- A well-floured biscuit cutter (or even a glass) helps prevent sticking and ensures airy edges.