Woke up yesterday craving something diff for breakfast. Tired of same old cereal. Made these hot honey chicken biscuits and OMG – total breakfast revolution! These hot honey chicken biscuit sandwiches hit all the right notes – crispy chicken, buttery homemade biscuits, and that addictive sweet-spicy honey drizzle. So much better than drive-thru! Gonna show you how easy it is to make these at home.
Why This Hot Honey Chicken Biscuit Recipe Works
Ever stood in those crazy fast food lines just wanting your breakfast sandwich fix? Same. That’s why I started making hot honey chicken biscuit at home. First time I made these, my kids literally fought over the last one!
The combo just works perfectly – tender juicy chicken with crispy coating, scratch-made fluffy biscuits (way better than store-bought), and that sticky-sweet hot honey that’s got just enough kick to wake up your tastebuds. Not too spicy, just right.
Can customize everything to your taste too. Want more heat? Add extra cayenne. Prefer super flaky biscuits? Got tips for that. Plus you can make components ahead for busy mornings. Who needs fast food when homemade tastes this good?
What You’ll Need for Hot Honey Chicken Biscuit
For the Crispy Chicken:
- Boneless chicken thighs or breasts: Thighs = more flavor, breasts = leaner option
- Buttermilk: Secret to tender chicken, marinates overnight for best results
- Flour + cornstarch: Combo makes extra crispy coating
- Seasonings: Paprika, garlic powder, salt, pepper, touch of cayenne
- Cooking oil: Peanut oil works amazing but vegetable oil good too
For Homemade Biscuits:
- Cold butter: MUST be super cold, even freeze for 10 mins before using
- Buttermilk: Creates tender, fluffy texture
- Self-rising flour: Makes things easier, but can use AP flour + leavening agents
- Pinch of sugar: Just bit to enhance flavor
- Salt: Brings out buttery taste
For the Hot Honey:
- Good quality honey: Local if you can get it
- Hot sauce: Louisiana-style works great
- Butter: Unsalted preferred
- Cayenne + red pepper flakes: Adjust to your heat preference
How To Make The Best Hot Honey Chicken Biscuit
Marinate the Chicken
- Cut chicken into biscuit-sized pieces (about 4 oz each)
- Mix buttermilk with dash of hot sauce and garlic powder
- Soak chicken minimum 2 hrs (overnight in fridge = best results)
- Remove from marinade when ready to cook
Make the Biscuits
- Preheat oven to 450°F
- Grate frozen butter using box grater (game-changing technique!)
- Mix dry ingredients in bowl
- Add grated butter, toss gently with fingers till looks like crumbs
- Pour in cold buttermilk, mix just till combined
- Turn onto floured surface, fold dough 5-6 times (creates layers!)
- Pat to 1-inch thickness
- Cut with biscuit cutter (don’t twist when cutting – just press straight down)
- Place biscuits touching on baking sheet
- Brush tops with melted butter
- Bake 12-15 mins till golden
Fry the Chicken
- Mix flour, cornstarch, salt, pepper, paprika, garlic powder in bowl
- Heat oil to 350°F in deep pan
- Dredge marinated chicken in flour mixture, pressing coating on
- Let sit 5 mins so coating can adhere
- Fry 5-7 mins till golden and internal temp reaches 165°F
- Drain on paper towels
- Sprinkle with pinch of salt while hot
Make Hot Honey
- Combine honey, butter, hot sauce in small saucepan
- Add cayenne and red pepper flakes to taste
- Heat on low till just warm and combined
- Will thicken as it cools slightly
Assemble Your Hot Honey Chicken Biscuit
- Split warm biscuits
- Spread thin layer of mayo on bottom half (optional but recommended)
- Place chicken piece on biscuit
- Drizzle generously with hot honey
- Add pickle chips if desired (the tangy-sweet combo is amazing)
- Top with other biscuit half
- Devour immediately!
The chicken stays super juicy inside while coating gets perfectly crisp. When that hot honey hits the warm chicken and soaks just bit into biscuit… absolute heaven! Seriously better than any fast food version.
Five Must-Try Variations
Maple Bacon Hot Honey
Replace half the honey with real maple syrup and add crumbled bacon pieces to the sandwich. Sweet, spicy, smoky perfection!
Southern Charm
Add white pepper gravy between chicken and hot honey. Sounds weird but trust me – incredible combo of creamy, spicy, sweet.
Farmhouse Special
Top chicken with fried egg and slice of cheddar before adding hot honey. Runny yolk + hot honey = mind-blowing.
Hot Honey BBQ
Mix little BBQ sauce into hot honey for smoky-sweet twist. Great with addition of crispy onion straws.
Tex-Mex Morning
Add slice of pepper jack cheese and avocado slices. The creamy avocado balances heat perfectly.
Hot Honey Chicken Biscuit
Equipment
- Mixing bowls
- Biscuit cutter
- Box grater
- Baking sheet
- Deep frying pan
- Paper towels
- Small saucepan
Ingredients
For the Crispy Chicken:
- 4 boneless chicken thighs or breasts
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 cup flour
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 2 cups peanut or vegetable oil for frying
For the Biscuits:
- 2 cups self-rising flour
- 6 tablespoons cold butter grated
- 3/4 cup buttermilk
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
For the Hot Honey:
- 1/2 cup honey
- 1 tablespoon hot sauce
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
Instructions
Marinate the Chicken:
- Cut chicken into biscuit-sized pieces.
- Mix buttermilk with a dash of hot sauce and garlic powder.
- Soak chicken for at least 2 hours (overnight is best).
- Remove from marinade when ready to cook.
Make the Biscuits:
- Preheat oven to 450°F.
- Grate frozen butter using a box grater.
- Mix flour, sugar, and salt in a bowl.
- Add grated butter, toss to combine.
- Pour in cold buttermilk and mix just until combined.
- Turn onto a floured surface, fold dough 5-6 times.
- Pat to 1-inch thickness and cut with a biscuit cutter.
- Place biscuits on a baking sheet and brush with melted butter.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes until golden.
Fry the Chicken:
- Heat oil to 350°F.
- Mix flour, cornstarch, and seasonings in a bowl.
- Dredge marinated chicken in flour mixture, pressing to coat.
- Let sit for 5 minutes, then fry for 5-7 minutes until golden brown and crispy.
- Drain on paper towels and sprinkle with salt.
Make the Hot Honey:
- Combine honey, butter, and hot sauce in a small saucepan.
- Add cayenne and red pepper flakes to taste.
- Heat on low until combined, then let thicken slightly as it cools.
Assemble the Biscuits:
- Split warm biscuits.
- Spread mayo on the bottom half (optional).
- Place a fried chicken piece on the biscuit.
- Drizzle generously with hot honey.
- Add pickle chips if desired.
- Top with the other biscuit half and serve immediately.
Notes
Nutrition
Hot Honey Chicken Biscuit FAQ
Does Wendy’s have a honey chicken biscuit?
Wendy’s doesn’t currently offer honey chicken biscuit on regular menu. They have maple bacon chicken croissant, but no dedicated hot honey chicken biscuit sandwich. This homemade version blows away any fast food option anyway – more flavor, better quality ingredients, and you control the heat level.
Did Chick-fil-A bring back the spicy chicken biscuit?
Yes, Chick-fil-A reintroduced their spicy chicken biscuit at most locations after fans demanded its return. But their version doesn’t include hot honey drizzle, which takes this breakfast sandwich to whole new level. Make this recipe and you’ll forget all about the chain version!
Does KFC have hot honey chicken?
KFC has offered limited-time hot honey chicken items before, including hot honey Extra Crispy chicken, but don’t have hot honey chicken biscuit as regular menu item. Their honey is usually just regular honey without the spicy kick that makes this recipe so special.
Does Hardee’s have a honey chicken biscuit?
Hardee’s offers honey butter chicken biscuit, which is similar but lacks the spicy component. Their version uses plain honey butter instead of hot honey. The heat in this recipe balances the sweetness perfectly, creating more complex flavor profile than Hardee’s version.
What is Hardee’s new biscuit?
Hardee’s recently added loaded omelet biscuit to their breakfast lineup – features biscuit with cheese-filled omelet, bacon and sausage. Totally different from hot honey chicken biscuit but shows how popular biscuit sandwiches remain. This homemade hot honey chicken biscuit gives you gourmet flavors you just can’t find in fast food.
Make-Ahead and Storage Tips
For busy mornings, prep components separately:
- Marinate chicken night before
- Mix dry ingredients for biscuits, keep butter in freezer
- Make hot honey up to 2 weeks ahead, store in fridge
Biscuits can be baked day ahead, wrapped tightly once cool. Reheat in 300°F oven for 5-7 mins.
Fried chicken stays crispy if reheated in oven (not microwave!) at 325°F for about 10 mins.
For meal prep, keep components separate until ready to assemble. Hot honey crystallizes in fridge – just warm gently to restore.
Crowd-Pleasing Breakfast
First time I served hot honey chicken biscuit at family brunch, my brother-in-law (who never compliments anything) asked for recipe. That’s when I knew these were special! Now whenever family visits, they actually request these specifically.
There’s something magical about that combo of crispy, juicy, sweet, spicy all wrapped in warm buttery biscuit. Takes me back to Sunday suppers at grandma’s but with modern twist she would’ve loved.
Make these your own – adjust spice level, try diff honey types, play with toppings. The recipe is forgiving and versatile.
Want more delicious recipes? Try my Samoa Pie for amazing dessert option. My Snickerdoodle Without Cream of Tartar is perfect when you’re craving something sweet but don’t have all ingredients on hand. For quick breakfast alternative, check out Bisquick Shortcake topped with fresh fruit. And don’t miss my Chocolate Gravy – surprisingly amazing drizzled over biscuits!
Try these hot honey chicken biscuits this weekend – guarantee they’ll become regular in your breakfast rotation!