Southern Chicken and Biscuits: Easy, Comforting Home Cooking
A classic Southern dish that brings comfort and warmth to your table.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 2 cups buttermilk
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1/4 cup honey
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 450°F (232°C).
- In a large bowl, mix the flour, baking powder, and salt together.
- Stir in the buttermilk and melted butter until a dough forms.
- Turn the dough onto a floured surface and knead gently.
- Roll out the dough and cut into biscuits.
- Place the biscuits on a baking sheet and bake for 15-20 minutes.
- In a separate pot, combine the shredded chicken with honey and heat through.
- Serve the chicken over the biscuits.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add herbs like thyme or rosemary to the dough.
- Leftover biscuits can be toasted for a crispy texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 biscuit with chicken
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg