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Delicious Hot Honey Chicken Biscuits served on a plate with honey drizzle

Hot Honey Chicken Biscuits

Hot Honey Chicken Biscuits combine savory and sweet flavors, featuring crispy chicken on warm, flaky biscuits with a spicy honey drizzle. Perfect for brunch, lunch, or dinner.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Brunch, Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Fried Chicken
  • 1.5 pounds 1-1/2 to 2 pounds chicken tenders (or 2 large boneless skinless chicken breasts sliced into 1-inch thick strips) Use tenders or sliced breasts
  • 1.5 cups 1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp 1 tsp. kosher salt
  • 0.25 tsp 1/4 tsp. black pepper
  • 0.25 tsp 1/4 tsp. garlic powder
  • 0.25 tsp 1/4 tsp. smoked paprika
  • 1 large 1 large egg beaten with 2 tablespoons water
  • Vegetable oil (canola or peanut oil, for frying) For frying
For the Buttermilk Biscuits
  • 2 cups 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 Tbsp 1 Tbsp. baking powder
  • 1 tsp 1 tsp. kosher salt
  • 0.25 tsp 1/4 tsp. baking soda
  • 0.5 cup 1/2 cup (1 stick) cold butter Keep cold to maintain flakiness
  • 0.75 cups 3/4 cups buttermilk
  • 0.25 cup 1/4 cup unsalted butter melted, for brushing
For the Hot Honey
  • 1 cup 1 cup honey
  • 2 tsp 2 tsp. crushed red pepper flakes Adjust for spice preference
  • 1 Tbsp 1 Tbsp. apple cider vinegar

Method
 

For the Fried Chicken
  1. In a bowl, mix 1-1/2 cups flour, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and smoked paprika.
  2. Dredge the chicken in the flour mixture.
  3. In another bowl, beat the egg with 2 tablespoons of water.
  4. Dip the floured chicken into the egg mixture, then back into the flour mixture.
  5. Heat oil in a large pan over medium heat. Fry the chicken pieces until golden and cooked through, about 4-5 minutes per side.
For the Buttermilk Biscuits
  1. Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
  2. In a bowl, combine the 2 cups flour, baking powder, salt, and baking soda.
  3. Cut in the cold butter until it resembles coarse crumbs.
  4. Add the buttermilk and stir until just combined. Do not overmix.
  5. Turn the dough onto a floured surface and knead lightly. Roll out and cut into rounds.
  6. Place biscuits on a baking sheet and bake for about 15-20 minutes until golden brown.
For the Hot Honey
  1. In a saucepan, combine honey, crushed red pepper flakes, and apple cider vinegar.
  2. Heat gently until warm but not boiling. Stir to mix well.
To Assemble
  1. Cut the biscuits in half.
  2. Place a piece of fried chicken on the bottom half.
  3. Drizzle the hot honey on top and add the biscuit top.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 20gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 10gSodium: 600mgFiber: 2gSugar: 20g

Notes

Serve the Hot Honey Chicken Biscuits warm. They make a perfect dish for brunch or a light dinner. You can also serve them with a side of pickles or a fresh salad to balance the flavors.

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