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Hot honey chicken biscuits served on a plate, garnished with herbs.

Hot Honey Chicken Biscuits

A delightful fusion of spicy and sweet, these Hot Honey Chicken Biscuits feature tender chicken marinated in hot sauce and honey, wrapped in warm, flaky biscuits.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Southern
Calories: 500
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Biscuits
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour Use cold for best texture.
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup cold butter, cubed Cold butter creates a flaky texture.
  • 3/4 cup buttermilk Ensure it is cold.
For the Chicken Marinade
  • 1 pound boneless and skinless chicken thighs or breasts Choose based on preference.
  • 1 cup buttermilk For marinating.
  • 1 cup hot sauce Adjust the amount to taste.
For the Hot Honey Sauce
  • 1 cup honey
  • 1-2 tablespoons hot chili flakes To taste.
  • Oil for frying Use your preferred cooking oil.

Method
 

Marinating the Chicken
  1. Mix 1 cup of buttermilk with the hot sauce in a bowl.
  2. Marinate the chicken in this mixture for at least 1 hour to enhance the flavor.
Preparing the Biscuits
  1. Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
  3. Cut in the cold butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  4. Stir in the buttermilk until just combined and turn the dough onto a floured surface.
  5. Gently knead a few times, then roll out to about 1-inch thickness and cut into biscuits.
  6. Arrange the biscuits on a baking sheet and bake for about 15-20 minutes, or until golden brown.
Frying the Chicken
  1. While the biscuits bake, heat oil in a frying pan.
  2. Remove the chicken from the marinade, dredge it in flour, and fry until golden and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes per side.
Making the Hot Honey Sauce
  1. In a small saucepan over low heat, combine the honey and chili flakes, stirring until warmed.
Assembling the Dish
  1. Place a piece of fried chicken on a biscuit, drizzle with hot honey, and top with another biscuit or serve it open-faced.

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container; they can be refrigerated for up to 3 days or frozen individually for longer storage. Reheat in the oven for best texture.