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Hot Honey Chicken Biscuits (Ultimate Southern Comfort Recipe)

Hot Honey Chicken Biscuits (Ultimate Southern Comfort Recipe)
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Hot Honey Chicken Biscuits combine crispy fried chicken, flaky homemade biscuits, and a sweet-spicy drizzle of hot honey for the ultimate Southern-inspired comfort food. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or even a casual dinner, this dish balances savory crunch, buttery biscuits, and bold heat beautifully. With tender buttermilk-marinated chicken and a customizable hot honey sauce, this recipe delivers big flavor in every bite.

Ingredients

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For the Chicken

  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken thighs (or breasts)

  • 1 cup buttermilk (for marinating)

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour

  • 1 teaspoon paprika

  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder

  • 1 teaspoon salt

  • ½ teaspoon black pepper

  • Vegetable oil, for frying

For the Biscuits

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour

  • 1 tablespoon baking powder

  • ½ teaspoon baking soda

  • ½ teaspoon salt

  • 6 tablespoons cold unsalted butter, cubed

  • ¾ cup buttermilk

Shortcut option: Store-bought biscuits may be used.

For the Hot Honey

  • ½ cup honey

  • 1–2 teaspoons red pepper flakes (adjust to taste)

  • 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar (optional)

  • Pinch of salt

Instructions

Prepare the Chicken

  1. Marinate: Place chicken in buttermilk and marinate for at least 30 minutes or overnight for best flavor.

  2. Coat: In a bowl, combine flour, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Remove chicken from buttermilk, letting excess drip off, then dredge thoroughly in the flour mixture.

  3. Fry: Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Fry chicken 4–5 minutes per side, until golden brown and fully cooked. Transfer to paper towels to drain.

Make the Biscuits

  1. Mix dry ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.

  2. Cut in butter: Add cold butter and work it into the flour until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.

  3. Add buttermilk: Stir in buttermilk just until combined—do not overmix.

  4. Shape: Turn dough onto a floured surface, gently knead, and pat into a 1-inch-thick rectangle. Cut biscuits with a round cutter.

  5. Bake: Bake at 425°F (220°C) for 12–15 minutes, until golden brown.

Make the Hot Honey

  1. Warm honey in a small saucepan over low heat.

  2. Stir in red pepper flakes, vinegar (if using), and salt.

  3. Simmer gently for 1–2 minutes, then remove from heat and cool slightly.

Assemble the Biscuits

  1. Slice biscuits in half.

  2. Place a piece of fried chicken on the bottom half.

  3. Drizzle generously with hot honey.

  4. Top with remaining biscuit half and serve warm.

Notes

  • Marinate longer for juicier chicken: Overnight marinating gives the most tender results.

  • Keep butter cold: Cold butter creates flaky, bakery-style biscuits.

  • Control the heat: Adjust red pepper flakes to make the hot honey mild or fiery.

  • Extra crunch: Double-dredge the chicken for an extra crispy crust.

  • Make ahead: Hot honey can be prepared days in advance and stored at room temperature.

Find it online: https://tastyquickly.com/hot-honey-chicken-biscuits-ultimate-southern-comfort-recipe/