Description
A delicious Southern-inspired Buttermilk Biscuit Fried Chicken Sandwich featuring crispy fried chicken marinated in buttermilk and hot sauce, served on freshly baked flaky buttermilk biscuits with optional spicy mayo, pickles, and greens for a satisfying main course.
Ingredients
Scale
For the fried chicken:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts (pounded to even thickness)
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 teaspoon hot sauce (optional)
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- ½ cup cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Vegetable oil for frying
For the buttermilk biscuits:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter (cold and cubed)
- ¾ cup cold buttermilk (plus more for brushing)
For assembly:
- Sliced pickles
- Spicy mayo or honey butter (optional)
- Shredded lettuce or coleslaw (optional)
Instructions
- Make the biscuits: Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Cut in cold butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Add cold buttermilk and stir just until dough comes together. Turn out onto a floured surface, pat into a 1-inch thick rectangle, then fold the dough over itself 2–3 times. Pat into 1-inch thickness again and cut out biscuits using a 2½-inch cutter. Place on a parchment-lined baking sheet and brush tops with a bit of buttermilk. Bake for 12–15 minutes or until golden brown. Cool slightly.
- Prepare the chicken: In a bowl, combine buttermilk and hot sauce. Add chicken and marinate for at least 30 minutes or overnight for best flavor. In another bowl, mix flour, cornstarch, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika. Remove chicken from marinade and dredge in flour mixture, pressing to coat. Let rest for 10 minutes.
- Fry the chicken: Heat 1–2 inches of vegetable oil in a skillet to 350°F (175°C). Fry chicken pieces for 4–6 minutes per side or until golden and cooked through (internal temp 165°F). Drain on paper towels.
- Assemble sandwiches: Slice biscuits in half. Spread with spicy mayo or honey butter if using, then layer with fried chicken, pickles, and greens. Serve immediately.
Notes
- Make the biscuits and marinate the chicken ahead of time for quicker assembly.
- Use store-bought biscuits in a pinch, but homemade makes a big difference!
