Hot Honey Chicken Biscuits

Update : December 8, 2025

Why Make This Recipe

Hot Honey Chicken Biscuits are a delicious mix of sweet, spicy, and savory flavors. This dish combines crispy fried chicken with fluffy biscuits and a drizzle of hot honey. It is perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a casual dinner. The combination of hot sauce and honey makes each bite exciting and mouthwatering.

How to Make Hot Honey Chicken Biscuits

Ingredients:

Chicken breasts
Buttermilk
Hot sauce
Flour
Baking powder
Salt
Sugar
Butter
Hot honey (honey mixed with hot sauce)
Pickles (optional)

Directions:

Marinate Chicken: In a bowl, combine buttermilk and hot sauce. Add chicken breasts to the mixture, cover, and marinate in the refrigerator for at least one hour.
Prepare Biscuit Dough: In a large bowl, mix flour, baking powder, salt, and sugar.
Cut in Butter: Add butter to the dry mixture and cut in until it resembles coarse crumbs.
Form the Dough: Gradually add milk to the mixture until a soft dough forms without over-kneading. Roll out to about 1-inch thickness.
Cut Biscuits: Cut out shapes and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
Bake: Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C) and bake biscuits for about 15 minutes or until golden brown.
Fry Chicken: Heat oil in a deep pan over medium-high heat, remove chicken from marinade, and fry until crispy and cooked through (7-8 minutes per side).
Prepare for Serving: Drizzle hot honey over the fried chicken.
Assemble: Serve hot honey chicken between the freshly baked biscuits, adding pickles if desired.

How to Serve Hot Honey Chicken Biscuits

Serve Hot Honey Chicken Biscuits warm. Place the crispy chicken between two fluffy biscuits and drizzle with extra hot honey. You can add pickles for a tasty crunch. These biscuits are perfect with a side of coleslaw or a fresh salad.

How to Store Hot Honey Chicken Biscuits

Store any leftover chicken and biscuits in an airtight container in the refrigerator. You can keep them for up to three days. Reheat them in the oven or microwave before serving again.

Tips to Make Hot Honey Chicken Biscuits

For extra flavor, let the chicken marinate overnight.
Make sure your oil is hot enough before frying the chicken for a crispy coating.
Use cold butter in the biscuit dough for better texture.
If you don’t have hot honey, you can mix regular honey with a bit of hot sauce.

Variation

You can swap the chicken with fried tofu for a vegetarian option. The hot honey works well with both proteins. You can also try adding herbs like rosemary or thyme to the biscuit dough for added flavor.

FAQs

1. Can I use frozen chicken breasts?
Yes, but be sure to fully thaw them before marinating and cooking.

2. Can I prepare the biscuit dough ahead of time?
Yes, you can prepare the dough and keep it wrapped in the fridge for a day before baking.

3. Is it necessary to use buttermilk for marinating?
While buttermilk gives a tender texture, you can substitute it with regular milk mixed with a bit of vinegar for a similar effect.