Description
Enjoy crispy, juicy Southern Fried Chicken Biscuit Sliders made with golden fried chicken and flaky homemade biscuits. Perfect for brunch, game days, or family gatherings, these sliders offer a deliciously satisfying bite.
Ingredients
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For the Fried Chicken:
- 2 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts (cut into slider-sized pieces)
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 teaspoon hot sauce
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 2 cups vegetable oil (for frying)
For the Biscuits:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter (cold, cut into small cubes)
- 3/4 cup buttermilk (cold)
- 1 tablespoon honey (optional)
Optional Toppings:
- Honey or maple syrup
- Pickles
- Hot sauce
- Cheese
- Bacon
Instructions
Step 1: Prepare the Chicken
- In a bowl, mix buttermilk and hot sauce. Add chicken pieces and marinate for at least 30 minutes (or overnight for deeper flavor).
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, cornstarch, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, paprika, cayenne pepper, and baking powder.
- Heat vegetable oil in a deep pan to 350°F (175°C).
- Remove chicken from buttermilk, letting excess drip off. Dredge in the flour mixture, pressing to coat well. Repeat for extra crispiness.
- Fry chicken in batches for 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature should reach 165°F or 75°C). Drain on a wire rack.
Step 2: Make the Biscuits
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Cut in butter using a pastry cutter or fingers until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Gradually add cold buttermilk and stir until dough just comes together.
- Roll dough to 1-inch thickness and cut into small rounds using a biscuit cutter.
- Place on a parchment-lined baking sheet and bake for 12-15 minutes or until golden brown.
Step 3: Assemble the Sliders
- Split the warm biscuits in half.
- Place a piece of fried chicken on the bottom half.
- Add desired toppings (honey, pickles, hot sauce, etc.).
- Top with the biscuit lid and serve warm.
Notes
- Spicy Honey Glaze: Drizzle with honey infused with cayenne or hot sauce.
- Cheddar Jalapeño Biscuits: Add shredded cheddar and diced jalapeños to the biscuit dough.
- BBQ Style: Top with coleslaw and barbecue sauce.
- Sweet and Savory: Drizzle with maple syrup for a breakfast twist.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course, Appetizer, brunch
- Method: Frying, Baking
- Cuisine: Southern, American
Keywords: Southern fried chicken, biscuit sliders, crispy chicken sandwich, buttermilk biscuits, Southern comfort food