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Hot Honey Chicken Biscuits: Crispy, Sweet-Spicy Southern Comfort at Its Best

Hot Honey Chicken Biscuits: Crispy, Sweet-Spicy Southern Comfort at Its Best
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Hot Honey Chicken Biscuits are the perfect Southern-inspired comfort food, combining crispy fried chicken, fluffy homemade biscuits, and a sticky sweet-spicy hot honey drizzle. This dish hits every craving at once—savory, buttery, crunchy, sweet, and just a little spicy. Perfect for brunch, breakfast-for-dinner, or a satisfying snack, these biscuits feel indulgent yet totally irresistible.

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

Tip: Store-bought biscuits can be used to save time.

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 a bowl and cover with buttermilk. Marinate for at least 30 minutes (or overnight for extra tenderness).

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

  3. Fry: Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Fry chicken for 4–5 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature 165°F / 74°C). Drain on paper towels.

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 cut it into the flour using a pastry cutter or fingers until coarse crumbs form.

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

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

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

Make the Hot Honey

  1. In a small saucepan over low heat, warm the honey.

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

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

Assemble the Biscuits

  1. Slice biscuits in half.

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

  3. Drizzle generously with hot honey.

  4. Top with the remaining biscuit half and serve warm.

Notes

  • Extra crispy chicken: Let breaded chicken rest 5 minutes before frying.

  • Spice control: Use less red pepper flakes for mild heat or add cayenne for extra kick.

  • Shortcut version: Use frozen biscuits and air-fryer chicken tenders.

  • Make it fancy: Add pickles or slaw for contrast and crunch.

  • Oven option: Keep assembled biscuits warm in a low oven before serving.

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