Hot Honey Chicken Biscuits (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Fried Chicken
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1.5 to 2 pounds chicken tenders or 2 large boneless skinless chicken breasts, sliced into 1-inch thick strips
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1.5 cups all-purpose flour
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1 teaspoon kosher salt
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0.25 teaspoon black pepper
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0.25 teaspoon garlic powder
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0.25 teaspoon smoked paprika
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1 large egg, beaten with 2 tablespoons water
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Vegetable, canola, or peanut oil, for frying
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2 cups all-purpose flour (for frying preparation)
→ Buttermilk Biscuits
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2 cups all-purpose flour
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1 tablespoon baking powder
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1 teaspoon kosher salt
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0.25 teaspoon baking soda
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0.5 cup cold butter (1 stick)
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0.75 cup buttermilk
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0.25 cup unsalted butter, melted (for brushing)
→ Hot Honey
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1 cup honey
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2 teaspoons crushed red pepper flakes
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1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
# Instructions:
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Fill a large pot with about 2 inches of oil and heat over medium heat. In a large bowl, mix flour, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika. In a separate dish, whisk together egg and water. Dredge the chicken in the flour mixture, coating well. Shake off the excess flour, dip in the egg mixture, then coat again in the flour mixture. Set aside.
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Heat oil to 365-375°F, or test using a sprinkle of flour to ensure it sizzles. Add chicken in small batches (2-4 pieces at a time) and fry until golden brown, about 8-10 minutes per batch. Transfer cooked chicken to a plate lined with paper towels and set aside.
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Preheat oven to 450°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone mat. In a large bowl, mix flour, baking powder, salt, and baking soda. Cut butter into cubes or grate using a box grater, then work it into the dry ingredients until it resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in buttermilk with a spatula until a soft dough forms.
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On a floured surface, lightly shape the dough together with your hands. Pat into a rectangle and fold in thirds. Repeat this process two more times. Roll dough to 0.5-inch thickness and cut out biscuits using a floured 2.5-inch biscuit cutter, reworking scraps as needed to make 10-12 biscuits.
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Place biscuits on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 15-17 minutes, or until lightly golden brown. Remove from oven and brush with melted butter.
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In a small saucepan, combine honey and red pepper flakes. Simmer over medium heat, then remove from heat and stir in apple cider vinegar. Let cool to room temperature before using or transfer to a glass container for later use.
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Split biscuits in half. Place a piece of fried chicken on the bottom half of each biscuit, then drizzle with hot honey. Top with optional pickle slices and serve.