The recipe for this Honey Butter Chicken Biscuit Sandwich is inspired by one of my favorite breakfast dishes from Pies 'n Thighs and Whataburger. For a shortcut, I am using Aldi’s Red Bag Chicken in the Air Fryer but you could totally use this oven fried chicken recipe if you prefer to make them homemade.
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What is a Honey Butter Chicken Biscuit Sandwich
The Easy Honey Butter Chicken Biscuit Sandwich is a delightful twist on a classic breakfast favorite, inspired by Pie's and Thighs delicious chicken biscuit meeets Whataburger's iconic breakfast sandwich.
This delectable creation merges the sweet, irresistible allure of honey butter with the savory goodness of chicken.
And best of all, it's nestled between the soft, tender halves of a freshly baked buttermilk biscuit.
The key to its mouth-watering magic lies in the use of Aldi's Red Bag Chicken, which, when cooked in an Air Fryer, achieves a perfectly crispy exterior while maintaining a juicy, tender interior.
This method not only simplifies the cooking process but makes cleanup a total breeze, too.
The resulting sandwich is a harmonious blend of textures and tastes, with the golden, buttery biscuit providing the ideal canvas for the crunchy, seasoned chicken, and the luscious, sweet honey butter adding a touch of indulgence.
It's a simple yet sophisticated take on a breakfast staple, perfect for those mornings when you crave something special yet easy to prepare.
This Easy Honey Butter Chicken Biscuit Sandwich is a testament to how a few quality ingredients, combined thoughtfully, can elevate a simple meal into a memorable culinary experience.
Ingredients and Substitutions
FOR THE BISCUITS
- All Purpose Flour - I don't recommend switching up the flour as you'll need to adjust baking powder/etc. It's best to keep it as-is.
- Baking Powder - Same goes for baking powder - you need to use it to get those biscuits to rise!
- Kosher Salt - Kosher salt is ideal but this recipe also works with over types of fine salt.
- Sugar - Regular old white table sugar works perfectly in this recipe.
- Super Cold Salted Butter - As long as you're using super cold butter, this recipe works wonders - just add an extra pinch of salt if you're using unsalted butter.
- Buttermilk - There are a million hacks on the internet for buttermilk substitutions but I don't think they work as well. Best to stick to the real stuff but milk also works if you have to make it work!
FOR EACH SANDWICH
- Honey Butter Biscuit - You could absolutely use storebought biscuits if you don't feel like making mine from scratch!
- Honey Butter - Same goes with the honey butter. You can use storebought if you don't feel like making my recipe.
- Aldi Red Bag Chicken Breast - Chicken tenders also work for this recipe - as long as they're crispy and fried, they'll work just fine!
- Hot Honey Sauce - This is optional but my hot honey sauce adds the perfect pop of flavor. You can use regular honey if you don't like heat!
How to make it
Making these easy honey butter chicken biscuits is a breeze - especially since we're using red bag chicken to make our lives even easier!
FOR THE BISCUITS
Preheat the oven to 425F degrees.
Mix 3 cups flour,1 hefty tablespoon baking powder, 1 teaspoon salt, 1 tablespoon sugar together.
Grate 1 stick of butter and add it to the dry ingredients. Then mix with your hands until it feels like sand.
Slowly stir in buttermilk with a fork or whisk.
Use your hands to knead the dough together - just be careful not overwork it so the butter doesn’t melt. It should be kind of loose.
Pour your dough onto a floured surface and add another 1-2 tablespoon of buttermilk if it looks too dry.
Use your hands to quickly pack it into shape into a long oval. Add 2 more tablespoon grated butter on top and fold both sides of the dough inwards to create 3 layers.
Use a flour dusted rolling pin to flatten it out so you have enough room to use your biscuit cutter.
Swiftly cut the biscuits (6-7 biscuits) and place them in a buttered cast iron skillet.
Cut up the remaining 2 tablespoon of butter and cover the top of the biscuits.
Bake for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown.
Remove from the oven and add 2 tablespoon of the honey butter evenly across the biscuits so it melts into them.
When serving the biscuits, split them in half and add another teaspoon of honey butter before adding the chicken.
FOR THE HONEY BUTTER
Add room temp salted butter and honey to a small bowl and stir until combined.
FOR THE SANDWICH
Meanwhile the biscuits are baking, add the frozen red bag chicken breast (1 breast per each sandwich you plan on making) to your air fryer basket.
Airfry the chicken breast at 400F for 10-12 minutes. Remove it from the basket.
Once the biscuits are done, split them in half and add a tablespoon of honey butter followed by the fried chicken breast and a drizzle of hot honey.
Add the remaining half of the biscuit back on top to close the sandwich up.
Serve immediately with more honey butter for dunking.
What goes with a Honey Butter Chicken Biscuit Sandwich?
If you're looking for the pefect side dish for these honey butter chicken biscuits, I got you! I recommend pairing them with Cheesy French Onion Crockpot Potatoes or some 15 Minute Air Fryer Breakfast Potatoes.
But since these chicken biscuits were also inspired by Pies and Thighs in Brooklyn, I have to tell you that my favorite way to eat them is with this black eyed pea dip!
For more tasty breakfast sandwiches, try these Hawaiian Roll Breakfast Sliders, this Dishoom's Naan Breakfast Sandwich with Bacon, Cream Cheese, Chili-Tomato Jam & Cilantro or even First Watch Elevated Egg Sandwich.
Frequently asked questions
What are honey butter biscuits made of?
Honey butter biscuits are a delightful fusion of flaky, buttery goodness and the sweet charm of honey. They're made with a simple mix of all-purpose flour, baking powder, salt, sugar and buttermilk. And they're brought to life by a generous dollop of honey butter spread over the warm, freshly-baked treats. They're the perfect blend of comfort and sweetness, an irresistible homemade treat that warms the heart and tickles the taste buds.
When was honey butter invented?
It is said that Honey Butter, that dreamy, creamy concoction that has graced our tables and tantalized our taste buds, is a timeless treasure with a history as rich and elusive as its flavor; its origins are steeped in tradition, in 1942. Honey butter continues to be a beloved classic, adding a touch of sweetness to meals and memories alike.
Do you have to use buttermilk in biscuits?
Buttermilk is the secret star in biscuit-making, lending a rich, luxurious tangy flavor and creating that irresistible mile high height. It also lends to the flaky texture that makes each bite a heavenly experience. It's like a little bit of culinary wizardry, transforming simple ingredients into a warm, comforting embrace for your taste buds!
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Recipe
Easy Honey Butter Chicken Biscuit Sandwich
Ingredients
FOR THE BISCUITS
- 3 cups All Purpose Flour
- 1 hefty tablespoon Baking Powder
- 1 teaspoon Kosher Salt
- 1 tablespoon Sugar
- 1.5 sticks Super Cold Salted Butter divided
- 1 cup Buttermilk
FOR THE HONEY BUTTER
- 1 stick Salted Butter room temp
- 3 tablespoon Honey
FOR EACH SANDWICH
- 1 Honey Butter Biscuit click for recipe
- 1 tablespoon Honey Butter
- 1 Aldi Red Bag Chicken Breast
- 1 tablespoon Hot Honey Sauce **optional**
Instructions
FOR THE BISCUITS
- Preheat the oven to 425F degrees.
- Mix 3 cups flour, 1 hefty tablespoon baking powder, 1 teaspoon salt, 1 tablespoon sugar together.
- Grate 1 stick of butter and add it to the dry ingredients. Then mix with your hands until it feels like sand.
- Slowly stir in buttermilk with a fork or whisk, a little at a time.
- Use your hands to knead the dough together - just be careful not overwork it so the butter doesn’t melt. It should be kind of loose and shaggy.
- Pour your dough onto a floured surface and add another 1-2 tablespoon of buttermilk if it isn't coming together Use your hands to quickly pack it into shape into a long oval. Add 2 more tablespoon grated butter on top and fold both sides of the dough inwards to create 3 layers.
- Use a flour dusted rolling pin to flatten it out so you have enough room to use your biscuit cutter.
- Swiftly cut the biscuits (6-7 biscuits) and place them in a buttered cast iron skillet.
- Cut up the remaining 2 tablespoon of butter and cover the top of the biscuits.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown.
- Remove from the oven and add 2 tablespoon of the honey butter evenly across the biscuits so it melts into them.
FOR THE HONEY BUTTER
- Add room temp salted butter and honey to a small bowl and stir until combined.
FOR THE SANDWICH
- While the biscuits are baking, add the frozen red bag chicken breast (1 breast per sandwich you plan on making) to your air fryer basket. Air fry the chicken breast at 400F for 10-12 minutes. Remove it from the basket.
- Once the biscuits are done, split them in half and add a tablespoon of honey butter followed by the fried chicken breast and a drizzle of hot honey (or regular honey if you don't like it spicy)
- Add the remaining half of the biscuit back on top to close the sandwich up.
- Serve immediately with more honey butter for dunking.
