Description
Spicy Fried Chicken Biscuit Sandwich is a bold, comforting Southern-style dish featuring crispy, golden fried chicken with a spicy kick, nestled between buttery homemade biscuits and topped with creamy sauce or pickles — perfect for brunch or indulgent dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- For the chicken:
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 tsp hot sauce
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup cornstarch
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Vegetable oil, for frying
- For the biscuits:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup cold unsalted butter, cubed
- 3/4 cup cold buttermilk
- For serving (optional):
- Pickles
- Spicy mayo or honey butter
Instructions
- Marinate the chicken: In a bowl, combine buttermilk and hot sauce. Add chicken and marinate for at least 1 hour (or overnight in the fridge).
- Make the biscuits: Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). In a large bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in buttermilk just until dough comes together. Turn out onto floured surface, pat to 1-inch thick, fold over a few times, then cut into rounds. Place on a baking sheet and bake for 12–15 minutes until golden. Cool slightly.
- Fry the chicken: In a shallow bowl, mix flour, cornstarch, paprika, cayenne, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Remove chicken from marinade, dredge in flour mixture, pressing to coat well.
- Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Fry chicken for 3–4 minutes per side, or until golden brown and cooked through. Drain on paper towels.
- Assemble: Slice biscuits in half, place fried chicken on the bottom half, and top with pickles and spicy mayo or honey butter if desired. Serve warm.
Notes
- Use chicken thighs for juicier results, or breasts for a leaner option.
- Double dredging the chicken ensures extra crunch.
- Biscuits can be made ahead and reheated just before serving.
- Try adding coleslaw or cheese for extra layers of flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 29g
- Cholesterol: 105mg