Easy Hot Honey Chicken Biscuits
Easy Hot Honey Chicken Biscuits are crispy, golden, and juicy chicken tenders tossed in a sweet and spicy hot honey sauce. After making this many times, I’ve discovered the trick to keeping the chicken tender and the sauce perfectly balanced. The crispy chicken and melty biscuits make this dish irresistible. Jump to the recipe card or keep reading for my best tips. If you love recipes like this, you’ll also enjoy Quick Lemon Dessert Bars Recipe and Brown Sugar Pop Tart Cookies.
Why This Easy Hot Honey Chicken Biscuits Is Pure Comfort
- Easy to make with simple ingredients
- Better than takeout with a homemade touch
- Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or meal prep
What You'll Need for Easy Hot Honey Chicken Biscuits
Choosing the right ingredients makes a big difference, but this recipe is forgiving enough to work with what you have.
- chicken tenders
- honey
- hot sauce
- biscuit dough
- garlic powder
- onion powder
- salt
- black pepper
- hot honey sauce
- Optional: green onions
- Optional: shredded cheese
📝 Ingredient Notes
- chicken tenders: You can also use boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs, cut into strips.
🛒 Tools & Equipment I Recommend
- Instant Pot — Cooks chicken quickly and evenly → See on Amazon
- Cast Iron Skillet — Gives the chicken a crispy, golden crust → See on Amazon
How to Make Easy Hot Honey Chicken Biscuits
- Prepare the chicken: Season the chicken tenders with garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper. Cook in a preheated oven at 425°F (220°C) for 15-20 minutes or until cooked through.
- Make the hot honey sauce: In a small bowl, mix together honey and hot sauce. Adjust the amount of hot sauce to your spice preference.
- Toss the chicken in the sauce: Once the chicken is cooked, toss it in the hot honey sauce until fully coated. Keep warm.
- Bake the biscuits: Follow the package instructions to bake the biscuit dough. Once done, cut them in half.
- Assemble the chicken biscuits: Place a few chicken tenders on the bottom half of each biscuit. Spoon some of the remaining hot honey sauce over the chicken. Top with the other half of the biscuit. Garnish with green onions and shredded cheese if desired.
Cook's Tips for Perfect Easy Hot Honey Chicken Biscuits
- : To prevent the chicken from drying out, make sure not to overcook it.
- Common mistake and fix: If the chicken is not crispy, try increasing the oven temperature to 450°F (230°C) for the last 5 minutes of cooking.
- : For a spicier version, add more hot sauce to the honey mixture.
- : To make this dish ahead, prepare the chicken and sauce up to a day in advance. Store separately in the refrigerator. Reheat the chicken in the oven at 350°F (180°C) for 10-15 minutes before serving.
Storing & Reheating Easy Hot Honey Chicken Biscuits
Short-Term Storage
Store in an airtight container in the fridge. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Make-ahead tip: Prepare the chicken and sauce up to a day in advance. Store separately in the refrigerator.
Freezing Easy Hot Honey Chicken Biscuits
Freeze cooked chicken tenders for up to 2 months. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator before reheating.
How to Reheat Without Drying It Out
Oven: Reheat in the oven at 350°F (180°C) for 10-15 minutes. Microwave: Reheat in the microwave for 1-2 minutes, then crisp in the oven at 350°F (180°C) for 5 minutes.
Recipe Notes
- Chef tip: For a crispier crust, toss the chicken in a small amount of flour before seasoning.
- Best substitution: Substitute the chicken tenders with cooked, shredded chicken for a quicker meal.
- Make-ahead: Prepare the chicken and sauce up to a day in advance. Store separately in the refrigerator.
- Scaling: This recipe can be easily doubled or tripled to serve more people.
- Troubleshooting: If the biscuits are not rising, make sure your oven temperature is accurate and that the biscuit dough is not overmixed.
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Easy Hot Honey Chicken Biscuits
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- chicken tenders
- honey
- hot sauce
- biscuit dough
Seasonings
- garlic powder
- onion powder
- salt
- black pepper
- hot honey sauce
Optional Toppings
- green onions
- shredded cheese
Instructions
- Prepare the chicken: Season the chicken tenders with garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper. Cook in a preheated oven at 425°F (220°C) for 15-20 minutes or until cooked through.
- Make the hot honey sauce: In a small bowl, mix together honey and hot sauce. Adjust the amount of hot sauce to your spice preference.
- Toss the chicken in the sauce: Once the chicken is cooked, toss it in the hot honey sauce until fully coated. Keep warm.
- Bake the biscuits: Follow the package instructions to bake the biscuit dough. Once done, cut them in half.
- Assemble the chicken biscuits: Place a few chicken tenders on the bottom half of each biscuit. Spoon some of the remaining hot honey sauce over the chicken. Top with the other half of the biscuit. Garnish with green onions and shredded cheese if desired.
Notes
- Chef tip: For a crispier crust, toss the chicken in a small amount of flour before seasoning.
- Best substitution: Substitute the chicken tenders with cooked, shredded chicken for a quicker meal.
- Make-ahead: Prepare the chicken and sauce up to a day in advance. Store separately in the refrigerator.
- Scaling: This recipe can be easily doubled or tripled to serve more people.
- Troubleshooting: If the biscuits are not rising, make sure your oven temperature is accurate and that the biscuit dough is not overmixed.
Storage
- Fridge: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Freezer: Freeze cooked chicken tenders for up to 2 months. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator before reheating.
- Oven reheat: Reheat in the oven at 350°F (180°C) for 10-15 minutes.
- Microwave reheat: Reheat in the microwave for 1-2 minutes, then crisp in the oven at 350°F (180°C) for 5 minutes.
- Make ahead: Prepare the chicken and sauce up to a day in advance. Store separately in the refrigerator.
Nutrition Per Serving
- Calories: 450
- Protein: 30g
- Fat: 15g
- Carbs: 45g
- Fiber: 1g
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 1200mg
- Cholesterol: 80mg
- Sat. Fat: 5g
Nutritional values are estimates only. Actual values may vary by brand and portion size.
Easy Hot Honey Chicken Biscuits FAQs
Yes, prepare the chicken and sauce up to a day in advance. Store separately in the refrigerator. Reheat the chicken in the oven at 350°F (180°C) for 10-15 minutes before serving.
To prevent the chicken from drying out, make sure not to overcook it. If the chicken is already dry, try adding a little more hot honey sauce before serving.
Yes, cook the chicken tenders in the air fryer at 400°F (200°C) for 10-12 minutes or until cooked through. Then, toss in the hot honey sauce.
Maple syrup can be used as a substitute for honey in this recipe. It will change the flavor slightly, but still taste delicious.
Yes, this recipe can be easily doubled or tripled to serve more people. You can also prepare the chicken and sauce ahead of time to save time.
A Warm Final Note
I can’t wait for you to try Easy Hot Honey Chicken Biscuits and see how effortlessly it comes together. When you make it, pop back here and leave a rating or share how it turned out — I love hearing from you!
