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Plate of hot honey chicken biscuits garnished with herbs and honey drizzle.

Hot Honey Chicken Biscuits

Crisp, buttermilk-soaked fried chicken tucked into warm flaky biscuits, finished with a sticky kick of hot honey — a perfect blend of sweet, spicy, and comforting flavors.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Brunch, Comfort Food, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 420

Ingredients
  

For the Biscuits
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt for biscuits
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed use chilled for flakier biscuits
  • 3/4 cup milk whole or 2% recommended
For the Chicken
  • 1 pound chicken breasts, cut into strips
  • 1 cup buttermilk for marinating; plain yogurt thinned with milk can substitute
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour for frying
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • to taste salt and pepper
  • oil for frying vegetable or canola
For the Hot Honey
  • 1/2 cup honey
  • 1-2 teaspoons hot sauce to taste; sriracha or a cayenne-based sauce work well

Method
 

Preparation of Biscuits
  1. Preheat the oven to 450°F (230°C). Line or lightly grease a baking sheet.
  2. Combine 2 cups flour, 1 tablespoon baking powder, and 1/2 teaspoon salt in a large bowl. Add the cold cubed butter and work it into the flour until it resembles coarse crumbs with pea-sized bits.
  3. Pour in 3/4 cup milk and stir gently until the dough just comes together. Turn the dough onto a floured surface, pat to about 3/4-inch thickness, and cut into rounds.
  4. Place biscuits on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 12 to 15 minutes until golden on top. Remove and keep warm.
Preparation of Chicken
  1. In a bowl, place chicken strips and cover with 1 cup buttermilk. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to tenderize and season the meat.
  2. When ready to fry, mix 1 cup flour with 1 teaspoon paprika and salt and pepper to taste.
  3. Remove chicken from the buttermilk, letting excess drip off, and dredge each strip in the seasoned flour until coated. Shake off excess.
  4. Heat oil in a skillet to about 350°F. Fry chicken in batches for about 3 to 4 minutes per side until golden brown and fully cooked (internal temperature 165°F). Drain on a wire rack or paper towels.
Preparation of Hot Honey
  1. Warm 1/2 cup honey in a small saucepan over low heat, then stir in 1 to 2 teaspoons hot sauce until combined and warm but not boiling.
Assembly
  1. Split the biscuits, place a fried chicken strip inside each, and drizzle generously with hot honey. Serve immediately while biscuits are warm and honey is runny.

Nutrition

Serving: 1Calories: 420kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 20gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 7gSodium: 890mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10g

Notes

If you want a lighter biscuit, swap half of the milk for buttermilk. For gluten-free, use a 1:1 gluten-free flour blend for both the biscuits and dredge, but expect slightly different texture.

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