Best Chicken Biscuit Recipe: How to Achieve Perfect Flavors?
Make the best chicken biscuit recipe with crispy, juicy chicken and fluffy homemade biscuits. Perfect for breakfast or dinner—easy, delicious, and satisfying!
Ingredients
For the Buttermilk Biscuits:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- ½ tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp salt
- 6 tbsp cold unsalted butter cubed
- ¾ cup buttermilk
For the Crispy Chicken:
- 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts (cut into 4 pieces)
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp smoked paprika
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp cayenne pepper optional
- Vegetable oil for frying
For Assembly:
- 2 tbsp melted butter for brushing
- ¼ cup honey or hot honey optional
Instructions
Prepare the Biscuits:
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Cut in cold butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Pour in buttermilk and mix until just combined.
- Roll out dough to ½-inch thickness, fold it over, and roll again (for flaky layers).
- Cut out biscuits and place on a baking sheet.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes until golden brown. Brush with melted butter.
Fry the Chicken:
- In a bowl, soak chicken pieces in buttermilk for at least 15 minutes (or overnight for best results).
- In another bowl, mix flour, salt, pepper, paprika, garlic powder, and cayenne.
- Dredge each chicken piece in the seasoned flour, pressing to coat well.
- Heat 1 inch of oil in a skillet to 350°F (175°C).
- Fry chicken for 4-5 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through. Drain on a paper towel.
Assemble the Chicken Biscuits:
- Slice warm biscuits in half.
- Place a crispy chicken piece inside each biscuit.
- Drizzle with honey or hot honey if desired.
- Serve immediately and enjoy!