Description
These Southern Biscuits and Fried Chicken Sliders feature crispy, golden fried chicken nestled inside buttery, flaky biscuits. Topped with honey butter, hot sauce, or gravy, they make the ultimate comfort food snack or meal.
Ingredients
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- For the Buttermilk Biscuits:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp salt
- 6 tbsp unsalted butter, cold and cubed
- 3/4 cup cold buttermilk (plus extra for brushing)
- For the Fried Chicken:
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs (or breasts, cut into slider-sized pieces)
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 tsp hot sauce (optional, for a kick)
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup cornstarch
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper (optional)
- Vegetable oil, for frying
- For Serving:
- Honey butter (2 tbsp melted butter + 1 tbsp honey)
- Hot sauce (optional)
- Pickles (optional)
Instructions
- 1. Make the Biscuits:
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Cut in cold butter using a pastry cutter or your fingers until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Slowly add buttermilk, stirring until just combined.
- Turn the dough onto a floured surface, fold it over a few times, then pat it to ¾-inch thickness.
- Cut out biscuits using a 2-inch biscuit cutter. Place on the baking sheet and brush tops with buttermilk.
- Bake for 12–15 minutes, or until golden brown. Let cool.
- 2. Prepare the Chicken:
- In a bowl, combine buttermilk and hot sauce. Add chicken pieces and let marinate for 30 minutes to 1 hour.
- In another bowl, mix flour, cornstarch, salt, black pepper, paprika, garlic powder, and cayenne.
- Heat about 2 inches of oil in a heavy skillet to 350°F (175°C).
- Remove chicken from the buttermilk, letting excess drip off, then dredge in the flour mixture. Press the coating firmly onto the chicken for a crispy crust.
- Fry in batches for 4–5 minutes per side, or until golden brown and cooked through. Drain on a wire rack.
- 3. Assemble the Sliders:
- Slice the biscuits in half.
- Place a fried chicken piece on each bottom half.
- Drizzle with honey butter and add pickles or hot sauce, if using.
- Top with the other half of the biscuit and serve warm.
Notes
- Want extra crispy chicken? Double-dip in the flour mixture for a thicker crust.
- Prefer a spicy kick? Add more cayenne or serve with spicy mayo.
- Make-ahead tip: Fry chicken and bake biscuits separately, then reheat before serving.
Nutrition
- Calories: ~450
- Sugar: ~4g
- Sodium: ~700mg
- Fat: ~24g
- Saturated Fat: ~10g
- Unsaturated Fat: ~12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: ~42g
- Fiber: ~2g
- Protein: ~18g
- Cholesterol: ~70mg