Hot Honey Chicken Biscuits (Printable Format)
Crispy fried chicken tenders served on fresh buttermilk biscuits, topped with a spicy honey drizzle. Classic Southern comfort food with a kick.
# What You'll Gather:
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1.5-2 pounds chicken tenders or sliced chicken breasts.
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1.5 cups all-purpose flour for coating.
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1 teaspoon kosher salt.
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1/4 teaspoon black pepper.
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1/4 teaspoon garlic powder.
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1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika.
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1 egg plus 2 tablespoons water.
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Oil for frying.
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2 cups flour for biscuits.
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1 tablespoon baking powder.
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1 teaspoon kosher salt for biscuits.
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1/4 teaspoon baking soda.
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1/2 cup cold butter plus 1/4 cup melted.
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3/4 cup buttermilk.
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1 cup honey.
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2 teaspoons red pepper flakes.
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1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar.
# Step-by-Step Instructions:
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Heat oil to 375F. Mix coating ingredients. Dredge chicken in flour, egg, then flour again. Fry 8-10 minutes until golden.
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Mix dry ingredients. Cut in cold butter until crumbly. Add buttermilk. Fold dough three times. Cut biscuits, bake at 450F for 15-17 minutes.
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Simmer honey with pepper flakes. Remove from heat, stir in vinegar. Cool to room temperature.
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Split biscuits, add chicken piece, drizzle with hot honey. Add pickles if desired.
# Important Tips:
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Honey can be made ahead and stored.
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Biscuit folding creates flaky layers.
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Don't twist biscuit cutter to ensure proper rise.