Southern Fried Chicken Biscuits: The Best Indulgent Comfort Food
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Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with these Southern Fried Chicken Biscuits.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Frying and Baking
- Cuisine: Southern
- Diet: Carnivore
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 4 pieces chicken thighs, boneless and skinless
- 1 cup buttermilk (for soaking chicken)
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- Oil (for frying)
- In a bowl, mix flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Cut in the butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Add buttermilk and stir until just combined.
- In a separate bowl, soak chicken thighs in buttermilk and season with paprika, garlic powder, black pepper, and cayenne.
- Heat oil in a deep skillet or fryer.
- Dredge the chicken in the flour mixture and fry until golden brown and cooked through.
- Roll out biscuit dough and cut into rounds, then bake until golden.
- Assemble by placing fried chicken between two biscuits.
Notes
- For extra flaky biscuits, do not overwork the dough.
- Feel free to add cheese to the biscuits for more flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 biscuits with chicken
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg