Chicken Biscuit Sandwich
This Chicken Biscuit Sandwich is a delightful comfort food that combines tender, flavorful fried chicken with flaky, buttery biscuits. Perfect for brunch, lunch, or a filling dinner, it’s a satisfying treat everyone will love.
Equipment
- 1 mixing bowls
- 1 whisk
- 1 frying pan or deep fryer
- 1 baking sheet
- 1 rolling pin
- 1 meat tenderizer (optional)
- 1 cooking thermometer (optional)
Ingredients
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken thighs Approximately 4 pieces.
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 cup all-purpose flour For coating chicken.
- 2 cups all-purpose flour For biscuits.
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt For biscuits.
- ¼ cup cold unsalted butter Cubed.
- ¾ cup milk
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- to taste salt
- to taste pepper
- oil for frying Vegetable or canola.
- 4 slices cheddar cheese Optional.
- hot sauce Optional.
- lettuce Optional.
- tomato slices Optional.
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine the buttermilk, chicken thighs, salt, and pepper. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
- In another bowl, whisk together the flour, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
- Heat oil in a frying pan or deep fryer to 350°F (175°C).
- Remove the chicken from the buttermilk marinade and allow excess to drip off. Dredge each piece in the flour mixture, ensuring they are fully coated.
- Carefully place the coated chicken into the hot oil. Fry for about 5-7 minutes until golden brown and cooked through. Drain on paper towels and set aside.
- Preheat the oven to 450°F (230°C) while the chicken is frying.
- In a bowl, combine flour, baking powder, and salt. Cut in the cold butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in the milk until just combined.
- Turn the dough onto a floured surface. Gently knead a few times, then roll it out to about 1-inch thickness. Cut out biscuits using a biscuit cutter or glass.
- Place the biscuits on a baking sheet and bake for 12-15 minutes until they are golden brown.
- To assemble the sandwiches, split the biscuits in half, place a piece of fried chicken on the bottom half, and add a slice of cheddar cheese and desired toppings before capping with the biscuit top.
Notes
For a lighter version, you can bake the chicken instead of frying.
These sandwiches are also delicious with a homemade honey butter spread on the biscuits.
Leftover fried chicken can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and reheated in an oven for best results.