Chicken Biscuit Recipe
Craving comfort food? Try our easy chicken biscuit recipe! Perfect for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. Flaky biscuits, juicy chicken, and irresistible flavors. Click for the full recipe and bring Southern hospitality to your table!
Equipment
- Mixing bowls (2)
- Skillet or frying pan
- Baking Sheet
- Biscuit cutter (optional)
- Rolling pin (if making biscuits from scratch)
- Oven
- Tongs or Spatula
Ingredients
For the Chicken:
- 2 boneless skinless chicken thighs or breasts (cut to biscuit size)
- ½ cup buttermilk
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt & black pepper to taste
- Oil for frying
For the Biscuits (or use pre-made):
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 6 tablespoons cold butter cubed
- ¾ cup buttermilk plus more if needed
Optional Add-ons:
- Honey or hot honey drizzle
- Pickles or cheese
- Gravy for extra richness
Instructions
Marinate Chicken:
- In a bowl, soak chicken in buttermilk for at least 10 minutes.
Prepare Biscuit Dough (if homemade):
- Mix flour, baking powder, soda, and salt. Cut in cold butter until crumbly. Add buttermilk and mix just until dough comes together. Roll and cut into 4 biscuit rounds.
Bake Biscuits:
- Bake at 425°F (220°C) for 12–15 minutes or until golden.
Fry Chicken:
- Heat oil in a skillet. Dredge chicken in seasoned flour. Fry until golden brown and fully cooked (about 4–5 minutes per side).
Assemble:
- Slice biscuits open, place crispy chicken in the center, and top with optional honey or pickles.
Notes
Nutrition Facts (Per Serving)
- Calories: 510 kcal
- Protein: 28g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
- Sodium: 740mg
- Fiber: 1g
- Sugar: 3g