Description
Golden, flaky biscuits wrapped around crispy, juicy fried chicken—this chicken biscuit recipe is a Southern-inspired classic that works for breakfast, brunch, or a soul-satisfying dinner. Simple to make, easy to customize, and unforgettable in flavor.
Ingredients
For the Chicken:
4 boneless chicken thighs (or breasts)
1 cup buttermilk
1 tbsp hot sauce (optional)
1 cup all-purpose flour
½ cup cornstarch
1 tsp paprika
1 tsp garlic powder
Salt and pepper, to taste
For the Biscuits:
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tbsp baking powder
1 tsp salt
½ cup cold unsalted butter (cubed)
1 cup buttermilk
Optional Toppings:
Melted butter
Honey or hot honey
Spicy mayo
Cheddar or pepper jack cheese
Fried egg
Instructions
1. Marinate the Chicken
In a bowl or zip-top bag, mix chicken, buttermilk, and hot sauce. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, preferably overnight.
2. Prepare the Biscuit Dough
Whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Cut in cold butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in buttermilk until a shaggy dough forms. Turn onto a floured surface, gently fold 2–3 times, and cut into rounds. Chill until ready to bake.
3. Dredge the Chicken
Mix flour, cornstarch, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Dredge chicken pieces, pressing to coat well. Let rest on a wire rack for 10–15 minutes to set the crust.
4. Cook the Chicken
Fry: Heat oil to 350°F. Fry 6–8 minutes until golden and cooked through (165°F internal temp).
Air Fryer: Cook at 390°F for 18–20 minutes, flipping halfway.
Bake: Spray with oil and bake at 400°F for 20–25 minutes.
5. Bake the Biscuits
Preheat oven to 425°F. Place biscuits on a baking sheet or cast iron skillet. Bake 12–15 minutes until golden. Brush with melted butter.
6. Assemble & Serve
Slice biscuits in half and layer with fried chicken. Add desired toppings like honey, cheese, spicy mayo, or a fried egg.
Notes
- For extra crispy chicken, double dredge in the flour mix.
- Don’t twist the biscuit cutter—this prevents sealing the layers.
- Let dredged chicken rest before frying to help coating adhere.
- Biscuits can be made ahead and frozen before baking.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Cuisine: Southern American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 530
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 740mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 2g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 26g