Ingredients
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For the Mini Biscuits:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 6 tablespoons cold unsalted butter
- 3/4 cup cold buttermilk
- Extra butter for brushing
For the Chicken:
- 2 large chicken breasts
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1/4 cup pickle juice
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- Vegetable oil for frying
For the Honey Butter:
- 4 tablespoons melted butter
- 2 tablespoons honey
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
Prepare the Chicken:
- Slice chicken breasts horizontally, then cut into 2-inch pieces
- Combine buttermilk and pickle juice in a bowl
- Add chicken pieces and marinate for 30 minutes
- Mix flour and seasonings in a shallow dish
- Remove chicken from marinade and coat in seasoned flour
- Heat oil to 350°F
- Fry chicken pieces until golden brown (about 4-5 minutes)
Make the Biscuits:
- Preheat oven to 450°F
- Combine dry ingredients in a large bowl
- Cut in cold butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs
- Add buttermilk and mix until just combined
- Turn onto floured surface and fold 6 times
- Cut with 2-inch biscuit cutter
- Bake for 12-15 minutes until golden
Assembly:
- Mix melted butter and honey
- Split warm biscuits
- Brush with honey butter mixture
- Place chicken piece on bottom half
- Replace top half
- Brush tops with remaining honey butter
- Serve immediately
Notes
- Keep ingredients cold for flakiest biscuits
- Don’t skip the pickle juice brine
- Maintain oil temperature between 350-365°F
- Make biscuits ahead and freeze for convenience
- Double-coating the chicken creates extra crispiness
- Let chicken rest on wire rack after frying
- Best served fresh and warm
- Can be reheated in oven at 300°F for 5-7 minutes
- Prep Time: 45 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 minis
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 890mg
- Fat: 22
- Saturated Fat: 8
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 23g
- Cholesterol: 65mg