Whether it’s for breakfast or brunch, these Fried Chicken Biscuit Breakfast Sandwiches will blow your mind. The biscuits are soft and buttery, and the chicken is fried to perfection and drizzled in honey!
When it comes to comfort food, few things can beat the combination of a warm, flaky biscuit and crispy fried chicken. Add some sweet honey, and you have a breakfast sandwich that satisfies all the cravings. Fried Chicken Biscuit Breakfast Sandwiches have become a beloved staple in diners across the country, and for a good reason.
Making the best Fried Chicken Biscuit Sandwich
The biscuit itself is a key component that makes a chicken breakfast sandwich so comforting. A perfect biscuit is light, fluffy, and buttery. It’s the ideal vessel for the crispy chicken and sweet honey to come together in a delicious symphony of flavors. But making biscuits from scratch can seem daunting. Don’t fret! I’ll provide you with tips and tricks to make the perfect homemade biscuits that will take your breakfast sandwich to the next level.
Tips and Tricks for Homemade Biscuits
A perfectly made biscuit is key to creating a delicious crispy chicken sandwich. Something magical about biting into a light, fluffy, buttery biscuit makes the combination of crispy fried chicken thighs and sweet honey all the more satisfying. But if you’re not confident in your biscuit-making skills, fear not! Here are a few tips and tricks to help you achieve biscuit greatness.
Tip 1: First and foremost, use cold ingredients. This means using cold butter and milk and placing your mixing bowl and utensils in the freezer for a few minutes before you start. Keeping everything as cold as possible is the key to achieving the flakiness and rise that makes biscuits delicious.
Tip 2: Another crucial step is to handle the dough as little as possible. Overworking the dough can lead to tough and dry biscuits. Mix the ingredients until they come together, then turn the dough onto a floured surface and gently pat it into shape. Use a biscuit cutter or a sharp-edged glass to cut out your biscuits, and resist the urge to twist the cutter – this can seal the edges and prevent the biscuits from rising properly.
Tip 3: Finally, ensure your oven is preheated to the correct temperature and you bake the biscuits immediately after cutting them. Leaving the dough out at room temperature can cause the butter to melt and ruin your biscuits’ texture.
With these tips in mind, you’re on your way to becoming a biscuit master. Once you’ve nailed down the perfect biscuit, it’s time to move on to mastering the art of fried chicken – the other crucial component of the ultimate comfort breakfast sandwich.
Tips for making the best Fried Chicken
Fried chicken is a staple comfort food, loved by many for its crunchy exterior and juicy, flavorful meat. But mastering the art of fried chicken can be a challenge for even the most experienced home cook. Fortunately, you can follow a few key steps to ensure your fried chicken turns out perfectly crispy on the outside and tender on the inside.
Step 1: First, it’s important to start with high-quality chicken. Look for fresh, bone-in chicken pieces with the skin still attached. Thighs and drumsticks are ideal for frying, as they have a higher fat content that can help keep the meat moist and juicy. For this recipe, I used boneless chicken thighs.
Step 2: Create a flavorful marinade to infuse the chicken with delicious seasoning. A buttermilk marinade is a classic choice, as the acids in the buttermilk help tenderize the meat while adding a tangy flavor. You can also experiment with different herbs and spices to create a custom blend that suits your tastes.
Before frying, dry the chicken pieces with paper towels to remove any excess moisture. This will help the breading stick to the chicken and ensure a crispy crust.
Step 3: Finally, using the right technique when frying your chicken is important. Heat your oil to the correct temperature (usually around 350-375 degrees Fahrenheit), and work in batches to avoid overcrowding the pan. Cook the chicken until it’s golden brown on the outside and cooked through on the inside, then transfer to a wire rack to cool and drain off any excess oil.
With these tips in mind, you’re well on your way to mastering the art of fried chicken and creating the ultimate comfort breakfast sandwich. Next up: tips for assembling the perfect fried chicken biscuit sandwich.
Tips for Making the Ultimate Fried Chicken Biscuit Breakfast Sandwich
Creating the perfect crispy chicken breakfast sandwich is incredibly simple and can be customized to your liking, but here are a few tips to remember when making this sandwich.
- Season Your Chicken: Adding flavor to your chicken is crucial for a delicious sandwich. Mix your favorite spices and coat your chicken before frying it. I typically use seasoned salt, garlic powder, and onion powder. This adds flavor and helps create that crispy texture that pairs perfectly with the flaky biscuit.
- Fry Your Chicken to Perfection: Remember a few things when frying your chicken to get that perfect crispy crunch. Ensure the oil is at the right temperature (usually around 350-375 degrees Fahrenheit), and work in small batches to avoid overcrowding the pan. Cook the chicken until it’s golden brown on the outside and cooked through on the inside, then transfer to a wire rack to cool and drain off any excess oil.
- Layer Your Ingredients Carefully: Assembling the sandwich is where it all comes together. Start with the flaky biscuit, add a layer of crispy fried chicken, and top it off with your favorite toppings such as sliced tomatoes, lettuce, bacon, American cheese, cheddar cheese, or a fried egg. Remember to layer your ingredients carefully to create a balanced and flavorful sandwich.
With these tips, you can create an amazing breakfast sandwich that’s sure to be a crowd-pleaser.
Commonly Asked Questions
Yes! You absolutely can. I chose to use chicken thighs because dark meat tends to have a better natural flavor of chicken to me, and it’s more tender than chicken breast. If you use the breast, I recommend cutting them in half so they are not so large on the biscuit, pound them with meat cleverly to thin them out, and use the same spices included in this chicken breakfast sandwich recipe.
For sure! Most of the recipes on my blog leave room for creativity. If you don’t want to use chicken, you can use sausage, turkey bacon, bacon, and Goetta (if you’re from Cincinnati, OH).
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Fried Chicken Biscuit Breakfast Sandwich
- Total Time: 55 mins
- Yield: 8 1x
Description
This Fried Chicken Biscuit Breakfast Sandwich is made of a buttery soft biscuit and well seasoned fried chicken drizzled in honey.
Ingredients
- 2 c. all purpose flour
- 1 tbsp. Baking powder
- 1 tbsp. Sugar
- 1 tsp. Salt
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 c. shortening, cold
- 4 tbsp. Unsalted butter, cold
- 1 c. buttermilk, cold
- 2 tbsp. Butter, melted
- 4 tbsp. Butter
- 1 tbsp. honey
- 4 Boneless Chicken Thighs, cut in half
- 1 c. buttermilk
- 1/2 tbsp. Seasoned salt
- 2 tsp. Black pepper
- 1/4 tsp. Smoked paprika
- 1/4 tsp. Red pepper
- 1/2 tsp. Onion powder
- 1/3 tsp. Garlic powder
- 1/4 tsp. Red pepper
- 1 c. all purpose flour
- Oil for frying
Instructions
- Cut the chicken thighs in half, giving you eight pieces. Place them in a mixing bowl. Sprinkle the chicken with seasoned salt, black pepper, smoked paprika, onion powder, and garlic powder. Use your hands and toss the chicken in the seasonings, ensuring every piece of chicken is seasoned. Pour the buttermilk over the chicken.
- Cover in plastic wrap and sit for 30 minutes at room temperature. If you need more time, place it in the refrigerator until 30 minutes before ready to fry the chicken.
- In the meantime, make the biscuits. Preheat the oven to 425 Degrees.
- Add the flour, baking powder, salt, baking soda, and sugar in a large mixing bowl, and whisk together. Add the cold shortening and butter, and use a pastry cutter or fork to mix the dry ingredients. Pour in the cold buttermilk and use your hands to bring it together into a ball.
- Lightly flour your surface; the dough will still be sticky. Roll the dough in the flour on the surface until the dough is smooth. Use a roller and roll the dough to ½ inch thick, and use a biscuit cutter to cut the biscuits and place them in a round buttered pan.
- Brush the biscuits with 2 tablespoons of melted butter and bake for 15 minutes the tops of the biscuits should be slightly browned. Melt 4 tablespoons of butter with the honey and mix together.
- As soon as the biscuits are finished, bake and brush with the butter and honey mixture, and pour some down the sides of the pan the pan should sizzle a bit. Set aside and allow to cool.
- Pour oil into a deep fryer and heat the deep fryer to 350 Degrees. Take the flour and pour in a shallow bowl or pan. Season with 1 teaspoon of salt, 1 teaspoon of black pepper, and ¼ teaspoon of red pepper. Mix with a fork.
- Take the chicken thigh, shake excess buttermilk off the chicken, dredge through the flour mixture, and shake excess flour, and place in a deep fryer and cook for 3-5 minutes on both sides until golden brown.
- When the chicken is removed from the fryer, season again with a pinch of salt and pepper and drizzle with honey.
- Once the chicken is fried, take one of the biscuits and slice it in half, place the chicken in the middle make a sandwich, and serve.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 40 mins
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Cook
- Cuisine: American
These look so good. I can’t wait to make them. If I may ask do you have a preference as in which type of honey to use?
Just regular clover honey. Nothing fancy.
Got it. Thank You
Delicious food item this is. I love it very much to take it after tea in the morning. I was inspired to make it before I my season training program. And shared it with trainees.
That is awesome Reese! I’m glad you liked them!