Hot Honey Chicken Biscuits - Spicy Sweet Southern Comfort!

These Hot Honey Chicken Biscuits combine crispy fried chicken with fluffy buttermilk biscuits and a drizzle of spicy honey that creates the perfect balance of heat and sweetness. The tender chicken is seasoned with a blend of spices, fried to golden perfection, then nestled between warm, buttery biscuits and finished with hot honey for an irresistible Southern-inspired comfort food experience that's perfect for brunch or dinner.

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Base Preparation:
Begin by blending fresh fruits, yogurt, and honey until smooth. The mixture should have a creamy texture.
Flavor Infusion:
Slowly add spices or herbs of your choice, ensuring even distribution. This step enhances the depth of flavor.
Base Preparation:
Begin by blending fresh fruits, yogurt, and honey until smooth. The mixture should have a creamy texture.
Flavor Infusion:
Slowly add spices or herbs of your choice, ensuring even distribution. This step enhances the depth of flavor.
Base Preparation:
Begin by blending fresh fruits, yogurt, and honey until smooth. The mixture should have a creamy texture.
Baking Tips
Marinate chicken for at least 30 minutes for best flavor
Keep oil temperature steady at 350°F for crispy coating
Don't overcrowd the fryer when cooking chicken
Make biscuits fresh for best texture and warmth
Adjust hot sauce in honey mixture to taste preference
Let chicken rest after dredging for better coating adherence
Serve immediately while biscuits and chicken are hot
Double the hot honey recipe - you'll want extra!
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Hot Honey Chicken Biscuits - Spicy Sweet Southern Comfort!

These Hot Honey Chicken Biscuits combine crispy fried chicken with fluffy buttermilk biscuits and a drizzle of spicy honey that creates the perfect balance of heat and sweetness. The tender chicken is seasoned with a blend of spices, fried to golden perfection, then nestled between warm, buttery biscuits and finished with hot honey for an irresistible Southern-inspired comfort food experience that's perfect for brunch or dinner.

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Ingredients

Custard Cream
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For the Buttermilk Biscuits:
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2 cups all-purpose flour
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1 tablespoon baking powder
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1 teaspoon salt
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1 tablespoon granulated sugar
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6 tablespoons cold unsalted butter, cubed
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3/4 cup cold buttermilk
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2 tablespoons melted butter for brushing
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For the Fried Chicken:
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2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into 6 pieces
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2 cups buttermilk
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2 cups all-purpose flour
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1 tablespoon paprika
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1 teaspoon garlic powder
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1 teaspoon onion powder
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1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
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1 teaspoon black pepper
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2 teaspoons salt
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Vegetable oil for frying
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For the Hot Honey:
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1/2 cup honey
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2 tablespoons hot sauce (like Frank's RedHot)
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1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
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1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
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2 tablespoons butter
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For Assembly:
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Pickle slices
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Butter for biscuits
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Fresh thyme sprigs (optional)

Instructions

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Marinate chicken pieces in buttermilk for at least 30 minutes or up to 4 hours in refrigerator.
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Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Make biscuits by combining flour, baking powder, salt, and sugar in a bowl.
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Cut cold butter into flour mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs. Add cold buttermilk and stir until just combined.
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Turn dough onto floured surface, gently pat to 3/4-inch thickness. Cut into 6 biscuits and place on baking sheet.
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Bake biscuits for 15-18 minutes until golden brown. Brush tops with melted butter and keep warm.
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Heat oil to 350°F (175°C) in a deep pot or fryer. Mix flour with all spices for chicken coating.
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Remove chicken from buttermilk and dredge in seasoned flour, pressing to adhere. Let rest for 5 minutes.
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Fry chicken pieces for 6-8 minutes until golden brown and internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
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For hot honey, combine honey, hot sauce, vinegar, red pepper flakes, and butter in small saucepan. Heat until butter melts and mixture is smooth.
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Split warm biscuits in half and butter lightly. Place fried chicken on bottom half.
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Drizzle generously with hot honey and add pickle slices if desired.
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Top with other biscuit half and serve immediately while hot.