If you’re craving the ultimate Southern-inspired comfort food, look no further than Hot Honey Chicken Biscuits. This recipe takes tender, crispy fried chicken and pairs it with buttery, fluffy biscuits, all drizzled with a sticky, sweet-spicy hot honey glaze. The result? A handheld sandwich that’s crunchy, soft, spicy, and sweet all at once—truly irresistible for breakfast, brunch, or even dinner.
The magic of this dish lies in the contrast of flavors and textures. The chicken is seasoned and fried to golden perfection, while the biscuits provide a soft, buttery base that holds everything together. The hot honey sauce ties it all up with a kick of chili heat balanced by golden honey. Whether you make homemade biscuits or use store-bought, this recipe is all about indulgence in the best way possible.
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour (or use store-bought biscuits)
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ cup cold butter, cubed
- ¾ cup milk or buttermilk
- 1 lb chicken breast or thighs, cut into pieces
- 1 cup buttermilk (for marinating chicken)
- 1 cup flour + 1 tsp paprika, garlic powder, salt, pepper (for coating)
- Oil for frying
- ¼ cup honey
- 1–2 tsp hot sauce or red pepper flakes
Instructions
- Prepare biscuits: Mix flour, baking powder, and salt. Cut in butter until crumbly. Stir in milk to form dough. Roll out, cut biscuits, and bake at 425°F (220°C) for 12–15 minutes until golden. (Or heat store-bought biscuits.)
- Marinate chicken: Soak chicken in buttermilk for 30 minutes. Dredge in seasoned flour mixture.
- Fry chicken: Heat oil in a skillet and fry chicken until golden brown and cooked through.
- Make hot honey: Warm honey in a small saucepan with hot sauce or red pepper flakes. Stir until combined.
- Assemble: Split biscuits, place fried chicken inside, and drizzle generously with hot honey. Serve immediately.
The result is a bold, crowd-pleasing dish that hits all the flavor notes: sweet, spicy, crunchy, and buttery. These hot honey chicken biscuits are perfect for family gatherings, game days, or anytime you want a meal that feels like pure comfort in every bite.