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Hot Honey Chicken Biscuits Recipe

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A delightful recipe combining crispy fried chicken thighs marinated in buttermilk, fluffy homemade biscuits, and a spicy-sweet hot honey drizzle. This dish balances savory, spicy, and sweet flavors perfectly for a comforting Southern-inspired meal.

Ingredients

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For the Chicken

  • 4 boneless skinless chicken thighs (or breasts, if preferred)
  • 1 cup buttermilk (for tenderizing)
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • Vegetable oil for frying

For the Biscuits

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tbsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 6 tbsp cold unsalted butter (cubed)
  • 3/4 cup buttermilk
  • Store-bought biscuits can also be used for convenience (optional)

For the Hot Honey

  • 1/2 cup honey
  • 1–2 tsp red pepper flakes (adjust to taste)
  • 1 tsp apple cider vinegar (optional, for tanginess)
  • Pinch of salt

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Chicken: Marinate the chicken by soaking it in buttermilk for at least 30 minutes or overnight to tenderize and enhance flavor.
  2. Coat the Chicken: In a bowl, combine flour, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Remove the chicken from the buttermilk, letting excess drip off, then dredge it thoroughly in the flour mixture until fully coated.
  3. Fry the Chicken: Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Fry the chicken pieces for about 4-5 minutes on each side until they are golden brown and cooked through. Drain on paper towels to remove excess oil.
  4. Make the Biscuits – Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  5. Cut in Butter: Add the cold, cubed butter to the dry ingredients and use a pastry cutter or your fingers to mix until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  6. Add Buttermilk: Stir in the buttermilk gently just until combined, being careful not to overmix the dough.
  7. Shape Biscuits: Turn the dough out onto a floured surface, knead gently, then pat into a 1-inch-thick rectangle. Use a round cutter to cut out biscuits.
  8. Bake Biscuits: Place the biscuits on a baking sheet and bake in a preheated oven at 425°F (220°C) for 12-15 minutes or until golden brown on top.
  9. Make Hot Honey: Warm the honey in a small saucepan over low heat. Stir in red pepper flakes, apple cider vinegar if using, and a pinch of salt. Let it simmer gently for 1-2 minutes, then remove from heat and let it cool slightly.
  10. Assemble Biscuits: Slice the freshly baked biscuits in half. Place a piece of fried chicken on the bottom half, then drizzle generously with the hot honey. Top with the biscuit halves and serve warm.

Notes

  • You can use chicken breasts instead of thighs if preferred.
  • Store-bought biscuits are a convenient alternative for a quicker recipe.
  • Adjust the amount of red pepper flakes in the hot honey to control the spiciness level.
  • Apple cider vinegar in the hot honey adds tanginess but can be omitted if desired.
  • Ensure the oil is hot enough to fry chicken properly to get a crispy coating without absorbing excess oil.

Keywords: hot honey chicken biscuits, fried chicken, homemade biscuits, spicy honey sauce, Southern recipe, comfort food

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