Description
These Hot Honey Chicken Biscuits are a delightful Southern-inspired comfort food featuring crispy fried chicken thighs drenched in a spicy-sweet hot honey sauce, sandwiched between buttery buttermilk biscuits. Perfect for a flavorful lunch or dinner, they bring a balance of heat, sweetness, and savoriness in every bite.
Ingredients
Chicken and Coating
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- ½ cup cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- Vegetable oil for frying
Biscuits and Butter
- 4 buttermilk biscuits (homemade or store-bought)
- 4 tablespoons butter, melted
Hot Honey Sauce
- ½ cup honey
- 1½ teaspoons hot sauce
- ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
Instructions
- Marinate the Chicken: Place the chicken thighs in a bowl with the buttermilk, ensuring they are fully submerged. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour or up to overnight to tenderize and infuse flavor.
- Prepare the Coating: In a shallow dish, whisk together the flour, cornstarch, paprika, garlic powder, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper until evenly combined.
- Coat the Chicken: Remove each chicken thigh from the buttermilk, allowing excess to drip off. Dredge thoroughly in the flour mixture, pressing gently to ensure a thick, even coating.
- Heat the Oil: Pour vegetable oil into a deep skillet or Dutch oven to a depth suitable for frying (about 2 inches). Heat the oil to 350°F (175°C), using a thermometer to maintain temperature.
- Fry the Chicken: Carefully place the coated chicken thighs in the heated oil. Fry for 5 to 7 minutes per side, turning once, until the chicken is golden brown and cooked through to an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C). Remove and let drain on a paper towel-lined plate to absorb excess oil.
- Make the Hot Honey Sauce: In a small saucepan over low heat, combine the honey, hot sauce, and red pepper flakes. Stir gently and warm until the sauce becomes fluid and fragrant. Remove from heat.
- Prepare the Biscuits: Slice the biscuits in half horizontally. Brush the inner sides generously with melted butter to add richness and flavor.
- Assemble the Sandwiches: Place a piece of fried chicken on the bottom half of each biscuit. Drizzle generously with the warm hot honey sauce. Top with the biscuit halves and serve warm for the best experience.
Notes
- Add pickles or coleslaw inside the sandwich for an added crunchy texture and tangy contrast.
- Chicken breasts or tenders can be used instead of thighs if preferred, adjusting frying time accordingly to ensure thorough cooking.
- Ensure oil temperature is maintained to prevent greasy or undercooked chicken.
- For milder heat, reduce the cayenne pepper in the coating and the amount of hot sauce in the honey drizzle.
