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Crispy Chicken Biscuit with Whipped Honey Butter

These Chicken Biscuits are everything you love about comfort food—crispy, tender fried chicken hugged by a fluffy, buttery biscuit and topped with a whipped honey butter that’s just the right mix of sweet and savory. The chicken is marinated to perfection and coated in a crispy batter that makes each bite irresistible. Whether for brunch or a satisfying dinner, this recipe is sure to become a family favorite!
Servings: 6
Author: kingcooks

Ingredients

  • 5-6 biscuits
  • Vegetable oil for frying

Chicken Marinade

  • 3-4 lbs chicken thighs boneless skinless
  • 2 cups buttermilk
  • 2 tbsp pickle juice
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp pepper
  • 1/2 tsp paprika

Crispy Batter

  • 2 cups flour
  • 1/2 cup cornstarch
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp pepper
  • 1/2 paprika

Whipped honey butter

  • 1 cup honey
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter softened
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp pepper
  • 1/2 tsp salt

Instructions

Whipped Honey Butter

  • In a bowl or stand mixer, add all the ingredients listed under “Whipped Honey Butter.”
  • Start off slow and gradually increase the speed until you reach the highest level.
  • Allow to mix for 6-8 minutes on high speed until it turns a light golden color.
  • Once achieved, set aside.

Chicken Marinade

  • In a large bowl, add all the ingredients listed under “Chicken Marinade.”
  • Mix thoroughly and set aside at least 30 minutes to marinate.

Crispy Batter

  • In a large bowl add all the ingredients listed under “Crispy Batter.” Whisk until fully incorporated and set aside.

Assemble

  • Heat a pot of large pot of oil to 350F.
  • Once the chicken is marinaded, working in batches, add to the crispy batter and dredge until each piece is fully coated.
  • Transfer to a baking tray for 5-6 minutes to allow the coating to adhere to the chicken.
  • Gently add the coated chicken pieces to the hot oil and fry for 6-8 minutes or until golden brown and has an internal temperature of 165F.
  • Once cooked, add the chicken to the bottom half of a toasted biscuit (recipe here).
  • Then, add a good amount of the whipped honey butter on top. Finally crown with the top toasted half of the biscuit and enjoy!