Hot Honey Chicken Biscuits (Print-Friendly Version)
Southern-style biscuits with juicy buttermilk chicken and warm spicy honey for a bold, comforting bite.
# Ingredients List:
→ For the Chicken
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4 boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts
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240 ml buttermilk
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120 g all-purpose flour
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1 teaspoon paprika
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1 teaspoon garlic powder
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1 teaspoon fine salt
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0.5 teaspoon ground black pepper
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Vegetable oil, for frying
→ For the Biscuits
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250 g all-purpose flour
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1 tablespoon baking powder
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0.5 teaspoon baking soda
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0.5 teaspoon fine salt
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85 g cold unsalted butter, cubed
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180 ml buttermilk
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Store-bought biscuits, optional for convenience
→ For the Hot Honey
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120 ml honey
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1–2 teaspoons crushed red pepper flakes, to taste
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1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar, optional
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Pinch of fine salt
# How to Make It:
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Place chicken in a bowl and cover with buttermilk. Marinate in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes or overnight for optimal tenderness.
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Combine flour, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper in a shallow dish. Remove chicken from buttermilk and dredge in the flour mixture until fully coated.
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Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Fry chicken pieces for 4–5 minutes per side or until golden brown and cooked through. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to drain.
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In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
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Add cold butter and use a pastry cutter or fingertips to work it into the flour mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs.
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Stir in buttermilk until just combined, being careful not to overmix.
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Lightly flour a work surface. Turn out dough, gently knead, then pat into a 2.5 cm thick rectangle. Cut out biscuits with a round cutter.
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Arrange biscuits on a baking sheet and bake at 220°C for 12–15 minutes until golden brown.
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Gently warm honey in a small saucepan over low heat. Stir in red pepper flakes, apple cider vinegar if desired, and a pinch of salt. Simmer for 1–2 minutes then remove from heat and cool slightly.
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Slice biscuits horizontally. Layer with fried chicken, drizzle generously with hot honey, and cap with the biscuit tops. Serve warm.
# Extra Tips:
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For the flakiest biscuits, ensure all ingredients are cold and handle the dough as little as possible.
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Adjust the level of red pepper flakes to control the heat of the honey.
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Store-bought biscuits can be substituted for homemade to save preparation time.