Hot Honey Chicken Biscuits

Hot Honey Chicken Biscuits are the perfect blend of crispy, juicy fried chicken, buttery homemade biscuits, and a drizzle of sweet and spicy hot honey.

This Southern-inspired sandwich is the ultimate comfort food—crispy, golden chicken with a touch of heat, nestled between soft, flaky biscuits. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a satisfying anytime meal!

Kitchen Equipment Needed

• Mixing bowls
• Baking sheet
• Deep skillet or frying pan
• Whisk
• Rolling pin (for biscuits, if making from scratch)
• Wire rack (for draining fried chicken)
• Measuring cups and spoons

Ingredients Overview

• Chicken: Boneless chicken thighs or breasts for a juicy, crispy bite.
• Biscuits: Buttery and flaky, either homemade or store-bought.
• Hot Honey: A blend of honey and hot sauce for the perfect sweet heat.

Ingredients

For the Fried Chicken

• 2 boneless, skinless chicken thighs (or breasts, cut in half)
• 1 cup buttermilk
• 1 teaspoon hot sauce
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup cornstarch
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional, for more heat)
• Vegetable oil (for frying)

For the Biscuits (Skip if using store-bought)

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tablespoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup cold unsalted butter, cubed
• 3/4 cup buttermilk

For the Hot Honey

• 1/2 cup honey
• 1 tablespoon hot sauce (adjust to taste)
• 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 1/2 teaspoon apple cider vinegar (optional, for tang)

Directions

Prepare the Biscuits (Skip if using store-bought)

1. Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).
2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt.
3. Cut in the cold butter using a pastry cutter or fork until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
4. Gradually stir in buttermilk until a dough forms.
5. Turn the dough onto a floured surface and gently pat to 1-inch thickness. Cut out biscuits using a biscuit cutter.
6. Place on a baking sheet and bake for 12-15 minutes until golden brown.

Prepare the Fried Chicken

1. In a bowl, mix buttermilk and hot sauce. Add chicken and let marinate for at least 30 minutes (or overnight for best flavor).
2. In another bowl, combine flour, cornstarch, salt, pepper, garlic powder, smoked paprika, and cayenne.
3. Remove chicken from buttermilk, letting excess drip off. Dredge in the flour mixture, pressing to coat well.
4. Heat about 1 inch of vegetable oil in a deep skillet to 350°F (175°C).
5. Fry chicken for 4-5 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through (internal temp 165°F). Transfer to a wire rack to drain.

Make the Hot Honey

1. In a small saucepan over low heat, warm honey, hot sauce, red pepper flakes, and apple cider vinegar. Stir until combined. Remove from heat.

Assemble the Biscuits

1. Slice biscuits in half.
2. Place a fried chicken piece on the bottom half.
3. Drizzle generously with hot honey.
4. Top with the other half of the biscuit and serve warm.

Prep Time

15 minutes (plus marinating time)

Cook Time

30 minutes

Total Time

45 minutes

Nutrition (per serving, ~4 servings)

• Calories: ~550
• Fat: ~28g
• Carbohydrates: ~50g
• Protein: ~25g

Expert Tips

• Extra Crispy Chicken: Double dredge the chicken for an ultra-crispy crust.
• Hotter Honey: Adjust hot sauce and red pepper flakes to taste.
• Biscuit Shortcut: Use store-bought biscuits for a quicker version.

FAQs

Can I bake the chicken instead of frying?
Yes! Bake at 400°F (200°C) for 20-25 minutes, flipping halfway.

Can I make the hot honey ahead of time?
Yes! Store in an airtight container for up to a week and warm slightly before using.

What’s the best way to store leftovers?
Store fried chicken and biscuits separately in airtight containers. Reheat in the oven for best texture.

Storing & Freezing

• Storing: Keep in the fridge for up to 3 days.
• Freezing: Freeze fried chicken for up to 2 months. Reheat in the oven at 375°F.

Substitutions & Variations

• Gluten-Free: Use gluten-free flour and biscuits.
• Spicy Maple Syrup: Swap hot honey for spicy maple syrup.
• Cheesy Biscuit: Add shredded cheddar to biscuit dough for extra flavor.

Hot Honey Chicken Biscuits

Hot Honey Chicken Biscuits are the perfect blend of crispy, juicy fried chicken, buttery homemade biscuits, and a drizzle of sweet and spicy hot honey.

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Equipment

• Mixing bowls
• - Baking sheet
• - Deep skillet or frying pan
• Whisk
• - Rolling pin (for biscuits, if making from scratch)
• - Wire rack (for draining fried chicken)
• Measuring cups and spoons

Ingredients

  

• #### **For the Fried Chicken**
• - 2 boneless skinless chicken thighs (or breasts, cut in half)
• - 1 cup buttermilk
• - 1 teaspoon hot sauce
• - 1 cup all-purpose flour
• - 1/2 cup cornstarch
• - 1 teaspoon salt
• - 1 teaspoon black pepper
• - 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• - 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
• - 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper optional, for more heat
• - Vegetable oil for frying
• #### **For the Biscuits** Skip if using store-bought
• - 2 cups all-purpose flour
• - 1 tablespoon baking powder
• - 1 teaspoon sugar
• - 1/2 teaspoon salt
• - 1/2 cup cold unsalted butter cubed
• - 3/4 cup buttermilk
• #### **For the Hot Honey**
• - 1/2 cup honey
• - 1 tablespoon hot sauce adjust to taste
• - 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• - 1/2 teaspoon apple cider vinegar optional, for tang

Instructions

 

• #### **Prepare the Biscuits (Skip if using store-bought)**
• Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).
• In a large mixing bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt.
• Cut in the cold butter using a pastry cutter or fork until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
• Gradually stir in buttermilk until a dough forms.
• Turn the dough onto a floured surface and gently pat to 1-inch thickness. Cut out biscuits using a biscuit cutter.
• Place on a baking sheet and bake for 12-15 minutes until golden brown.
• #### **Prepare the Fried Chicken**
• In a bowl, mix buttermilk and hot sauce. Add chicken and let marinate for at least 30 minutes (or overnight for best flavor).
• In another bowl, combine flour, cornstarch, salt, pepper, garlic powder, smoked paprika, and cayenne.
• Remove chicken from buttermilk, letting excess drip off. Dredge in the flour mixture, pressing to coat well.
• Heat about 1 inch of vegetable oil in a deep skillet to 350°F (175°C).
• Fry chicken for 4-5 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through (internal temp 165°F). Transfer to a wire rack to drain.
• #### **Make the Hot Honey**
• In a small saucepan over low heat, warm honey, hot sauce, red pepper flakes, and apple cider vinegar. Stir until combined. Remove from heat.
• #### **Assemble the Biscuits**
• Slice biscuits in half.
• Place a fried chicken piece on the bottom half.
• Drizzle generously with hot honey.
• Top with the other half of the biscuit and serve warm.