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Honey Chicken Biscuits

Honey Chicken Biscuits
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Honey Chicken Biscuits are a quick and easy comfort food combining tender, juicy chicken glazed with a sweet honey sauce, all nestled inside warm, flaky biscuits. Perfectly balancing sweet and savory flavors, this recipe is ideal for a satisfying weeknight dinner or versatile enough for lunch or brunch. With simple pantry ingredients and customizable options such as spice, herbs, or vegetarian substitutes, these biscuits are sure to delight both kids and adults alike.

Ingredients

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Chicken and Glaze

  • 2 boneless chicken breasts
  • 3 tablespoons honey
  • 1–2 tablespoons butter
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • Optional: splash of warm water or hot sauce for glaze

Biscuits

  • 6 store-bought or homemade biscuits
  • Optional: butter for biscuits (if making homemade)

Optional Garnishes and Variations

  • Slice of cheese
  • Fresh greens (e.g., lettuce, arugula)
  • Pickles
  • Fresh herbs such as parsley, thyme, rosemary, or chives
  • Ground cayenne pepper or additional hot sauce for spice
  • Smoked paprika for smoky flavor
  • For vegetarian variation: crispy fried tofu or roasted cauliflower instead of chicken

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Chicken: Season the chicken breasts with salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat. Cook the chicken until golden brown and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes per side depending on thickness. Remove from heat and let rest briefly to retain juices.
  2. Make the Honey Glaze: In the same skillet, add honey along with a splash of warm water or hot sauce if desired for some heat. Stir and simmer gently until the glaze thickens slightly, forming a syrupy coating in the pan.
  3. Combine Chicken and Glaze: Return the chicken to the skillet and turn to coat evenly with the honey glaze. Once fully coated, remove the chicken and slice if preferred for easier biscuit assembly.
  4. Prepare the Biscuits: Bake store-bought biscuits according to package directions or bake homemade biscuits until flaky and golden brown. Warm biscuits help absorb the honey glaze for better flavor and texture contrast.
  5. Assemble Your Honey Chicken Biscuits: Slice the warm biscuits open and layer with honey-glazed chicken. Add optional toppings such as cheese, fresh greens, or pickles for extra texture and flavor. Serve immediately for the perfect mix of crisp, tender, sweet, and savory.

Notes

  • Butter is your friend: Browning the chicken in butter adds rich flavor and a beautiful golden color.
  • Don’t skip resting the chicken: Letting it rest keeps juices inside for maximum tenderness.
  • Use warm biscuits: They soak up the honey glaze better and enhance overall mouthfeel.
  • Adjust sweetness to taste: Add more or less honey depending on your preference.
  • Try fresh herbs: Sprinkle chopped parsley or chives on top for color and freshness.

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