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Nashville Hot Honey Chicken and Biscuits Recipe

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  • Author: Bara
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 40 minutes
  • Total Time: 1 hour
  • Yield: 6 servings
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Frying
  • Cuisine: Southern American

Description

This Nashville Hot Honey Chicken and Biscuits recipe offers a perfect balance of spicy, sweet, and savory flavors wrapped in a crispy fried coating. Tender chicken breasts are marinated in a tangy yogurt and hot sauce mixture, double-dredged in a seasoned flour mixture, and fried to golden perfection. The chicken is then coated in a luscious hot honey glaze and served on flaky homemade biscuits with bread and butter pickles for an irresistibly comforting Southern-inspired meal.

Ingredients

Chicken and Marinade

  • 3 chicken breasts
  • 3/4 cup Greek yogurt
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1 egg, beaten
  • 2 tsp hot sauce

Dredging Mixture

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 3/4 cup cornstarch
  • 2 tbsp Girls Can Grill Chicken Rub
  • Oil for frying (about 1 1/2 inches deep in skillet)

Hot Honey Sauce

  • 1/2 cup honey
  • 1/4 cup Nashville Hot Chicken rub

Serving

  • 6 flaky homemade biscuits
  • Bread and butter pickles

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Chicken: Pound the chicken breasts between two sheets of parchment paper to create an even thickness, then cut each breast in half to ensure uniform cooking.
  2. Marinate the Chicken: In a medium bowl, mix Greek yogurt, milk, beaten egg, and hot sauce. Submerge the chicken pieces in this marinade and refrigerate to allow the flavors to meld while you prepare the biscuits.
  3. Make the Flour Dredge: In a separate bowl, combine all-purpose flour, cornstarch, and Girls Can Grill Chicken Rub to create the seasoned dredging mixture.
  4. Dredge the Chicken: Remove each piece of chicken from the marinade, letting excess liquid drip off. First, dredge in the flour mixture, shake off the extra, then dip back into the marinade briefly, and dredge again in the flour mixture to build a thick, crispy coating.
  5. Arrange for Frying: Place the double-dredged chicken pieces on a wire rack set over a sheet pan to rest while heating the oil, which helps keep the coating intact.
  6. Heat the Oil: Pour about 1 1/2 inches of oil into a large skillet and heat it to 350°F (175°C), which is ideal for frying chicken to a juicy interior and crispy exterior.
  7. Fry the Chicken: Fry 2-3 pieces of chicken at a time for approximately 10 minutes, flipping once halfway through, until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C) and the chicken is golden brown.
  8. Cook Remaining Chicken and Biscuits: Repeat frying the rest of the chicken. While frying the last batch, bake the homemade biscuits concurrently to have everything hot and ready together.
  9. Drain the Cooked Chicken: Place the fried chicken pieces on a clean wire rack over a sheet pan to drain excess oil and maintain crispiness.
  10. Make the Hot Honey Glaze: Carefully ladle 1 cup of the hot frying oil into a heatproof bowl, then stir in honey and Nashville Hot Chicken rub until fully combined to create a sticky, spicy-sweet glaze.
  11. Coat the Chicken: Dip each fried chicken piece into the hot honey glaze, ensuring each piece is thoroughly coated, then return to the wire rack to let excess glaze drip off and set slightly.
  12. Assemble and Serve: Serve the glazed Nashville Hot Honey Chicken on warm flaky biscuits topped with bread and butter pickles. For extra heat and sweetness, drizzle additional hot honey glaze over the assembled sandwiches.

Notes

  • Maintaining the oil temperature at 350°F is key to crispy chicken without absorbing too much oil.
  • Double dredging the chicken helps create a thick, crunchy crust that holds up to the hot honey glaze.
  • Using wire racks to drain the chicken prevents sogginess by allowing air to circulate around the pieces.
  • Adjust the amount of hot sauce and Nashville Hot Chicken rub to control the spice level to your preference.
  • Homemade biscuits are recommended for best flavor; store-bought can be used as a quicker alternative.

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