Experience the ultimate Southern comfort food with these Hot Honey Chicken Biscuits. Featuring buttery, flaky biscuits, crispy fried chicken tenders, and a drizzle of spicy-sweet hot honey, this dish is perfect for any meal of the day. Whether you're hosting brunch or looking for a satisfying dinner, these biscuits deliver bold flavors and homemade charm.
INGREDIENTS- Chicken Tenders: 1.5–2 lbs, for crispy fried chicken
- Seasonings: Salt, black pepper, garlic powder, smoked paprika, for flavor
- Flour: 1.5 cups all-purpose, for dredging the chicken
- Egg Wash: 1 large egg + 2 tbsp water, for coating the chicken
- Vegetable Oil: For frying the chicken
- Biscuit Dough: A mix of flour, baking powder, baking soda, butter, and buttermilk for soft, flaky biscuits
- Hot Honey: Honey, crushed red pepper flakes, and apple cider vinegar for a spicy-sweet glaze
- Step 1:
- Prepare the chicken by mixing flour and seasonings in a bowl. Dredge chicken tenders in the flour, dip in egg wash, and coat in flour again. Heat oil to 365°F and fry until golden and crispy, about 8-10 minutes.
- Step 2:
- Preheat the oven to 450°F. Mix dry ingredients for the biscuits and cut in cold butter until crumbly. Add buttermilk and mix to form a dough. Roll out, fold several times, and cut into biscuits. Bake for 15-17 minutes and brush with melted butter.
- Step 3:
- Prepare the hot honey by heating honey and crushed red pepper flakes in a saucepan. Simmer for 1 minute, remove from heat, and stir in apple cider vinegar.
- Step 4:
- Assemble the biscuits by splitting them in half. Place a fried chicken tender inside each biscuit, drizzle with hot honey, and top with pickles if desired. Serve warm and enjoy!
- Serve the biscuits warm with extra hot honey on the side for dipping.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. Reheat biscuits in the oven and chicken in a skillet for the best texture.
- Customize the heat level of the hot honey by adjusting the amount of red pepper flakes.
- For extra flaky biscuits, fold the dough several times before cutting.
Tips from Well-Known Chefs
- Chef Marie suggests adding a slice of sharp cheddar cheese to the biscuits for a savory twist.
- Chef Alex recommends serving with a side of coleslaw for a refreshing crunch.