Fried chicken biscuit sandwiches are a delicious and hearty meal that combines the crispy, flavorful taste of fried chicken with the buttery goodness of biscuits.
Topped with hot honey and jalapeño slices, these sandwiches offer a perfect blend of sweet, spicy, and savory flavors.
Using store-bought biscuit dough makes this recipe easy and convenient.
Let’s make these mouth-watering sandwiches!
- Prep Time: 25 minutes + 30 minutes marinating time
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes + marinating time
- Yield: 4 sandwiches 1x
Ingredients
For the biscuits:
- 1 package of store-bought biscuit dough
For the fried chicken:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 teaspoon hot sauce
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- Vegetable oil, for frying
For the hot honey:
- 1/2 cup honey
- 1 tablespoon hot sauce (more or less to taste)
For assembly:
- Sliced jalapeños (fresh or pickled)
- Butter (optional)
Instructions
- Bake the biscuits (according to package instructions, about 15 minutes):
- Preheat the oven and bake the biscuits according to the package instructions. Once baked, set aside to cool slightly.
- Prepare the chicken (15 minutes + marinating time):
- In a bowl, combine the buttermilk and hot sauce. Add the chicken thighs or breasts and marinate in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes, or up to 4 hours for more flavor.
- In a separate bowl, mix the flour, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper.
- Fry the chicken (15 minutes):
- Heat about 1 inch of vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until it reaches 350°F (175°C).
- Remove the chicken from the buttermilk mixture, allowing any excess to drip off. Dredge the chicken in the seasoned flour, pressing gently to adhere.
- Fry the chicken in the hot oil, turning occasionally, until golden brown and crispy, about 6-8 minutes per side, depending on thickness. The internal temperature should reach 165°F (75°C). Transfer to a wire rack to drain and keep warm.
- Prepare the hot honey (5 minutes):
- In a small saucepan over low heat, combine the honey and hot sauce. Heat gently, stirring occasionally, until warm and well combined. Remove from heat.
- Assemble the sandwiches (5 minutes):
- Split the biscuits in half and butter them if desired.
- Place a piece of fried chicken on the bottom half of each biscuit.
- Drizzle the hot honey over the chicken and top with sliced jalapeños.
- Place the top half of the biscuit on each sandwich.
Notes
For added flavor, you can include a slice of cheese or a dollop of coleslaw on each sandwich.
These sandwiches are best enjoyed fresh and hot, but you can also reheat the fried chicken in the oven to maintain its crispiness.
The combination of crispy chicken, buttery biscuit, sweet and spicy hot honey, and tangy jalapeños creates a perfect balance of flavors that will surely impress.
Enjoy making and sharing these delicious sandwiches with your family and friends!
*Please keep in mind that the following nutritional information is based on estimates and can vary depending on the specific brands and ingredients used.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 1250mg
- Fat: 35g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 125mg
