Sink your teeth into the ultimate comfort food combo – Honey Butter Chicken Biscuits! With fluffy buttermilk biscuits, tempura-battered chicken tenders, and honey butter sauce, it’s the perfect mix of flavors in every bite.
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There’s something extra special about crispy fried chicken and buttery biscuits – it’s like a warm hug at any meal. While I love grabbing a Honey Butter Chicken Biscuits from a local fast food joint at breakfast, nothing beats the homemade version.
Whether it’s breakfast, lunch or even a filling snack, this chicken biscuit recipe is sure to hit the spot. And with simple ingredients, it’s easier to make than you’d think.
The combination of fluffy biscuits, crispy chicken, and sweet honey butter is such a satisfying dish, making it a perfect weekend meal!
Looking for more chicken sandwich recipes? Cook up Buffalo Chicken Sliders, Apple Walnut Chicken Salad, or these party-sized Mini Chicken Biscuits with Honey Butter next!
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- The Ultimate Comfort Food: The contrast between the crispy chicken and buttery biscuit creates a texture that’s the perfect duo everyone loves—few dishes can rival it!
- Perfect for Any Meal: Enjoy it as a chicken breakfast sandwich, with French fries at lunch, alongside a fresh salad at dinner, or even as an on-the-go snack. It’s delicious any time of day!
- Sweet and Savory Combo: With spiced crispy fried chicken and a drizzle of honey butter sauce, this sandwich irresistibly balances sweet and savory in every bite.
Ingredients
- Chicken Breasts: This breakfast chicken biscuit calls for lean, boneless, and skinless chicken breasts—an ideal cut for achieving a juicy interior and crispy exterior when fried.
- The “Glue”: Beaten eggs and buttermilk are used to coat the chicken breast pieces before breading. This helps the breading stick and gives the chicken its crispy crust.
- The Breading: Flour acts as the base layer, while the tempura batter mix creates a light, crispy coating. The breadcrumbs add extra texture and crunch to the outer layer.
- Slap Ya Mama Seasoning: A Louisiana-made blend that captures Cajun cooking flavor, made with salt, pepper, red pepper, and garlic.
- Other Seasoning: Paprika adds a smoky flavor and richer color to the chicken coating. Garlic and onion powder provide savory aromas, while the pepper adds a kick of spice.
- Vegetable Oil: Used for frying the meat in the chicken biscuit breakfast sandwich. It’s highly recommended because of its high smoke point, which is essential for achieving a crispy crust without a burnt taste.
- Buttermilk Biscuits: Choose either refrigerated, frozen, store-bought or homemade biscuits—just make sure they’re soft and flaky to complement the fried chicken.
- Whataburger Honey Butter Sauce: A sweet and buttery sauce made with honey, eggs, sugar, vinegar, and salt, and available at most grocery stores.
See the recipe card below for exact ingredient amounts, nutritional information, and detailed instructions.
Variations
- Kick Up the Spice: Add red pepper flakes to the coating mixture for a little heat, or mix hot sauce into the buttermilk for a spicy twist on your Whataburger honey butter chicken biscuit.
- Skip the Frying: For a lighter option, grill, or air fry the chicken tenders to enjoy those classic Cajun flavors without the extra calories.
- Pile on the Toppings: Layer on crispy bacon, sliced cheddar cheese, sliced pickles, or even crunchy coleslaw to elevate your chicken biscuits.
- Experiment with Flavored Biscuits: Swap out the traditional buttermilk biscuits for jalapeno cheddar biscuits or sweet potato biscuits instead.
How to Make Honey Butter Chicken Biscuits
Now that you know why this chicken biscuit recipe will change your life, let’s dive into the step-by-step instructions.
Start by baking the biscuits according to the package directions – or try my homemade buttermilk biscuits. Then, grab the rest of your ingredients and preheat the oil in a large pan or skillet over medium-high heat.
- Step 1: Set Up the Dredging Stations. Whisk together eggs and buttermilk in a medium bowl to create the “glue” station. In a separate medium bowl, mix the flour, breadcrumbs, tempura batter mix, paprika, garlic salt, Slap Ya Mama, pepper, and onion powder to create the breading station.
- Step 2: Dredge the Chicken. Dip the chicken strips into the wet mixture and then immediately coat them in the breading mixture.
- Step 3: Fry the Chicken. Drop the coated chicken strips into the preheated oil and fry for 4-5 minutes on each side until golden brown or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- Step 4: Assemble and Enjoy. Assemble your honey butter chicken biscuits by placing a piece of fried chicken on the bottom half of a biscuit. Drizzle with honey butter sauce, top with the other biscuit half, sink your teeth in, and enjoy!
Serving Suggestions
Wondering how to serve this chicken and biscuit recipe? They’re incredibly versatile and perfect for any meal. Whether you’re enjoying them at breakfast, lunch, or dinner, here are some great ideas for serving them.
- Enjoy with a side of fresh fruit, a simple mixed green salad, or veggies like lemon pepper asparagus or Cajun corn, to provide a refreshing contrast to the rich flavors of the honey chicken biscuit.
- Having a party? Set up a ‘build your own’ biscuit bar so family, friends or guests can customize their biscuits with various toppings, like crispy bacon or fresh avocado.
- Pair it with a tasty beverage like blackberry lemonade, pineapple milkshake, or strawberry peach smoothie for a refreshing drink to compliment all those great flavors.
Expert Tips
- Dry and Tap the Chicken: Before dredging, pat the chicken dry to help the batter adhere more easily. Once dredged, give the chicken a light tap to remove any excess coating.
- Don’t Crowd the Pan: Avoid crowding the pan when frying the chicken. If you do, the oil will cool down too much, and the chicken won’t cook properly.
- Let the Chicken Rest: After frying, remove the chicken with tongs and place it on a plate lined with paper towels to drain excess oil and allow the juices to redistribute within the meat.
- Storing and Reheating: If you have leftovers, store the chicken biscuits in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. To reheat, wrap them in a damp paper towel and microwave for about a minute. If they’re not hot enough, continue microwaving in 30-second intervals until heated through.
Recipe FAQs
Not able to find Whataburger honey butter sauce? Simply mix equal parts honey and butter to make your own honey butter.
While the chicken and biscuits are best made fresh, you can prep the components ahead of time. You could also fry the chicken in advance, store in the fridge, and reheat before assembling.
More Delicious Biscuit Recipes
Also, try this Sausage, Egg, and Cheese Breakfast Sandwich from Great Grub, Delicious Treats. It’s made with homemade English muffins, a perfectly cooked egg, a hand pressed sausage patty, and a slice of cheese.
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Honey Butter Chicken Biscuit
Ingredients
- 2 chicken breasts, cut into 1 inch strips
- 3 eggs
- 1 cup buttermilk
- ½ cup flour
- 1 cup tempura batter mix
- ½ cup garlic & herb bread crumbs
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon garlic salt
- 1 teaspoon Slap Ya Mama
- 1 teaspoon pepper
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- 1 cup vegetable oil, for frying
- 12 biscuits
- Whataburger Honey Butter Sauce
Instructions
- Bake biscuits according to directions on package.
- Set up dredging stations.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together eggs and buttermilk.
- In another medium bowl, mix together flour, bread crumbs, and seasonings.
- Heat oil in a large pan or skillet over medium-high heat.
- Dip chicken strips into egg mixture and then immediately into dry mixture.
- Drop coated strips into the hot oil and fry for 4-5 minutes on both sides until golden brown and internal temperature is 165 degrees.
- Assemble biscuits with a piece of fried chicken & drizzle with honey butter.
- Enjoy!
Notes
- After dredging, lightly shake off any extra coating for an even, crispy texture.
- When frying, leave enough space between each piece to maintain the oil’s temperature. Overcrowding the pan can result in uneven cooking and a less crispy crust.
- Once the chicken is done, transfer it to a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil and rest. Letting it rest for a few minutes helps keep the meat juicy and flavorful.
- For leftovers, store the chicken biscuits in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days. When ready to reheat, wrap them in a damp paper towel and microwave in short intervals until warmed through.
