Description
This honey butter chicken biscuit is the ultimate sweet-and-savory breakfast sandwich—crispy, juicy fried chicken, sandwiched between a buttery, flaky homemade biscuit, and smothered in rich, golden honey butter.
Ingredients
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For the Chicken:
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken thighs (or chicken breasts, cut into smaller portions)
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 teaspoon hot sauce (optional, for extra flavor)
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional, for mild heat)
- 1 cup vegetable oil (for frying)
For the Biscuits:
- 2 cups self-rising flour
- 1/2 cup cold butter, grated or cubed
- 3/4 cup buttermilk
- 1 tablespoon honey
For the Honey Butter:
- 1/4 cup butter, softened
- 2 tablespoons honey
Instructions
Step 1: Marinate the Chicken
- In a bowl, mix buttermilk and hot sauce. Add the chicken and let it marinate for at least 30 minutes (or overnight) for maximum juiciness.
Step 2: Prepare the Biscuits
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).
- In a large bowl, mix self-rising flour and cold grated butter until crumbly.
- Stir in buttermilk and honey, mixing until just combined.
- Roll out the dough on a floured surface to about ½ inch thick. Cut into biscuit rounds.
- Place biscuits on a baking sheet and bake for 12-15 minutes, until golden brown.
Step 3: Fry the Chicken
- In a shallow dish, combine flour, salt, pepper, garlic powder, paprika, and cayenne.
- Remove chicken from the marinade and coat each piece in the flour mixture, pressing lightly to adhere.
- Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat. Fry chicken for 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown and crispy. Drain on a wire rack.
Step 4: Make the Honey Butter & Assemble
- In a small bowl, mix softened butter and honey until smooth.
- Split each biscuit, place a piece of crispy chicken inside, and generously spread honey butter over the top.
Notes
- Spicy Variation: Add 1 teaspoon of cayenne pepper to the flour for extra heat, or drizzle with spicy honey.
- Healthier Alternative: Bake or air-fry the chicken instead of deep-frying. Use whole-wheat biscuits for a fiber boost.
- Make Ahead: Store biscuits and fried chicken separately, then reheat in the oven at 350°F (175°C) for 5-7 minutes before assembling.
- Allergy Info: Contains gluten (flour), dairy (buttermilk, butter), and honey. Substitute gluten-free flour and dairy-free butter for dietary restrictions.
- Prep Time: PT30M
- Cook Time: PT20M
- Category: Breakfast, Sandwiches
- Method: Frying, Baking
- Cuisine: Southern, American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 biscuit sandwich
- Calories: ~520 kcal
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 29g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
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