Description
This Southern-inspired comfort food sandwich features crispy fried chicken nestled in buttery, flaky buttermilk biscuits, finished with a drizzle of homemade hot honey. Perfect for brunch, casual dinners, or indulgent weekends.
Ingredients
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Chicken tenders or sliced chicken breast
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All-purpose flour
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Garlic powder, paprika, salt, pepper
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Eggs and milk
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Buttermilk
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Cold butter
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Baking powder and baking soda
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Honey
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Crushed red pepper flakes
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Apple cider vinegar
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Optional: dill pickle slices
Instructions
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Make biscuit dough by combining dry ingredients with grated cold butter and buttermilk.
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Fold dough for flaky layers and cut into rounds.
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Bake biscuits at 450°F for 15–17 minutes.
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Dredge chicken in seasoned flour and egg wash, then fry at 365–375°F until crispy.
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Simmer honey with chili flakes and vinegar for hot honey.
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Assemble: Slice biscuit, add chicken, drizzle with hot honey, and top with pickles.
Notes
- Use cold butter for flakier biscuits.
- Add more chili flakes for spicier honey.
- Chicken can be baked for a lighter option.
- Biscuits and chicken can be made ahead and reheated before assembling.
- Prep Time: 40 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main Dish, Sandwich
- Method: Baking, Frying
- Cuisine: Southern American