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Easy Hot Honey Chicken Biscuits

Easy Hot Honey Chicken Biscuits
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Easy Hot Honey Chicken Biscuits combine crispy fried chicken coated in a sweet and spicy hot honey glaze, served warm inside flaky buttermilk biscuits. This quick and versatile comfort food is perfect for brunch, lunch, or dinner and can be customized to suit your spice preference or dietary needs.

Ingredients

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Chicken and Coating

  • 1 lb boneless chicken thighs or breasts
  • 1 cup buttermilk (or milk with 1 tbsp vinegar/lemon juice)
  • 3/4 cup all-purpose flour (or gluten-free flour)
  • 1/4 cup cornstarch
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • Vegetable oil or avocado oil for frying

Hot Honey Sauce

  • 1/2 cup honey
  • 1–2 tsp chili flakes or 1-2 tbsp hot sauce (adjust to taste)

Biscuits

  • Buttermilk biscuits (homemade or store-bought; gluten-free if needed)

Optional Garnishes and Toppings

  • Chopped parsley or chives
  • Pickles
  • Slaw
  • Sliced jalapeños

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Chicken: Pat the chicken dry with paper towels. Season generously with salt, pepper, paprika, and garlic powder to infuse the meat with savory flavors.
  2. Coat the Chicken: Dip each chicken piece into the buttermilk bath, allowing it to soak briefly. Dredge thoroughly in a mixture of flour and cornstarch to create a crispy crust that fries golden brown.
  3. Fry the Chicken: Heat vegetable or avocado oil in a deep skillet over medium-high heat. Fry the chicken pieces in batches, avoiding overcrowding, for about 4-5 minutes per side until golden and cooked through. Drain on a wire rack to maintain crispiness.
  4. Make the Hot Honey Sauce: While frying, combine honey with chili flakes or your preferred hot sauce in a small saucepan. Gently warm the mixture over low heat until pourable and flavors meld, adjusting heat as desired.
  5. Assemble the Biscuits: Warm the biscuits, then split them open. Layer each with the hot honey-drizzled fried chicken. Add optional garnishes like fresh herbs, pickles, or jalapeños for extra flavor and texture.

Notes

  • Choose chicken thighs for juicier meat or breasts for a leaner option.
  • Fry chicken in batches to keep oil temperature consistent and ensure crisp texture.
  • Use warm, fresh biscuits to better absorb the hot honey sauce.
  • Adjust the heat of the hot honey sauce gradually to suit your spice tolerance.
  • Rest the fried chicken on a wire rack before assembling to prevent sogginess.

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