Description
Hot Honey Chicken Biscuits are a delightful fusion of crispy fried chicken and fluffy homemade biscuits, all drizzled with a tangy hot honey sauce. This dish is perfect for brunch, lunch, or dinner and adds a unique twist to traditional comfort food. The combination of spicy-sweet honey and savory chicken creates an unforgettable flavor experience that will impress your family and friends. Easy to prepare, these biscuits can be enjoyed as a hearty meal or as crowd-pleasing appetizers. Whether you’re hosting a gathering or enjoying a cozy night in, Hot Honey Chicken Biscuits are sure to satisfy your cravings for something deliciously different.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1–1/2 to 2 pounds chicken tenders
- 2 cups all-purpose flour (divided)
- 3/4 cup buttermilk
- 1 large egg
- 1 Tbsp baking powder
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup honey
- 2 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
Instructions
- Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat.
- In one bowl, combine flour, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and smoked paprika. In another bowl, whisk the egg and water.
- Dredge chicken pieces in the flour mixture, dip into the egg mix, then back into the flour.
- Fry the chicken until golden brown and cooked through (8–10 minutes). Drain on paper towels.
- Preheat oven to 450°F. Prepare biscuit dough by combining flour, baking powder, salt, and cold butter until crumbly. Stir in buttermilk until just combined.
- Shape the biscuit dough and cut out biscuits; bake for about 15–17 minutes until golden.
- For the hot honey sauce, simmer honey with red pepper flakes and vinegar until well mixed.
- Assemble by placing fried chicken on split biscuits, drizzling with hot honey sauce.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Frying/Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 biscuit with chicken (150g)
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 70mg