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Fried Chicken Biscuits With Hot Honey Butter Recipe

Ingredients

• 2 cups low fat buttermilk
• 2 tablespoons kosher salt
• 4 boneless, skinless chicken thighs
• 2 cups all purpose flour
• 2 tablespoons garlic powder
• 1 tablespoon onion powder
• 1 tablespoon freshly ground black pepper
• 1 tablespoon cayenne pepper
• 1 tablespoon paprika
• Vegetable oil, as needed, for frying
• 8 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened at room temperature
• 3 tablespoons honey
• 1 tablespoon hot sauce of choice
• 4 Buttermilk biscuits, split in half lengthwise and warmed
• Bread and butter pickles, as needed

Instructions

1. Step 1: Marinate the Chicken
   Begin by grabbing a large mixing bowl and pouring in the buttermilk along with kosher salt. Give it a good whisk until the salt dissolves. Now, gently add the chicken thighs, ensuring they are fully submerged in this tangy brine bath. Cover the bowl and let it chill in the fridge for at least an hour, or if you can plan ahead, let those flavors develop overnight.

2. Step 2: Prepare the Seasoned Flour
   When you're ready to fry, it’s time to mix up the seasoning for the chicken. In another large mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour with garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, cayenne pepper, and paprika. Stir everything together until it looks like a dusty rainbow of spices. This is where the magic coating for crispy chicken begins!

3. Step 3: Heat the Oil
   Get your trusty cast iron pan or Dutch oven and fill it up with vegetable oil, enough so it’s about an inch deep. Now, patience is key as you heat the oil to 350ºF. If you don't have a thermometer, toss in a little flour—if it sizzles, you're good to go.

4. Step 4: Dredge the Chicken
   Now, the messy but fun part. Take the chicken out of the fridge, remove each thigh from the buttermilk bath, and shake off any excess. Dredge each piece in your seasoned flour, making sure it's thoroughly coated. Give it a little shake to let loose any extra flour that’s just hanging around.

5. Step 5: Fry the Chicken
   Carefully place the coated chicken thighs into the hot oil. Let them fry until beautifully golden on all sides, which should take around 8 minutes. Remember not to overcrowd the pan as it can drop the oil temperature. Once done, transfer them to a cooling rack over a baking sheet or a plate lined with paper towels to drain the extra oil.

6. Step 6: Make the Hot Honey Butter
   For the pièce de résistance, combine softened butter, honey, and your chosen hot sauce in the bowl of a stand mixer with the whisk attachment. Whisk until it's creamy and smooth. If a stand mixer isn’t handy, grab a whisk and do it by hand—it’s a good arm workout!

7. Step 7: Assemble the Biscuits
   Time to bring it all together. Take your warm buttermilk biscuits, split them in half, and place a crispy chicken thigh on each bottom half. Generously dollop a tablespoon of that luscious hot honey butter over the chicken, add a few bread and butter pickles, and top it off with the other biscuit half. Serve right away while everything is still warm and inviting. Enjoy the fruits of your labor, or in this case, the buttery, spicy, crispy goodness of your creation!

Notes

Navigating the world of fried chicken can be a delightful adventure, though a few common pitfalls often trip folks up. One misstep is skipping the lengthy buttermilk soak. This step is crucial as it tenderizes the chicken and infuses it with flavor, so let the clock tick away!

When it’s time to fry, ensure your oil is at the right temperature. If it's too cold, your chicken will absorb excess oil and turn greasy; too hot, and you might end up with a burnt exterior and an undercooked interior.

Another classic blunder is not shaking off excess flour before frying. This can lead to a coating that falls off or isn’t crispy. Finally, avoid overloading the pan - it lowers the oil’s temperature and leads to uneven cooking. Keep your batches small, and your chicken will thank you with a golden, crispy crust!

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