Chicken Biscuit Sandwich
This delicious Chicken Biscuit Sandwich features a moist and flavorful fried chicken breast nestled between two flaky biscuits, making it a perfect dish for breakfast or brunch. It’s a satisfying meal that combines savory and tender chicken with buttery biscuits.
Equipment
- 2 large mixing bowl
- 1 whisk
- 1 frying pan or skillet
- 1 baking sheet
- 1 rolling pin
- 1 cooking thermometer (optional)
- 1 tongs
- 1 paper towels
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ¼ cup unsalted butter Cold and cubed.
- ¾ cup buttermilk
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts About 4 pieces.
- 1 cup buttermilk For marinating the chicken.
- 1 cup seasoned flour Or plain flour mixed with seasoning.
- 2 cups oil For frying.
- to taste pickles Optional, for serving.
- to taste mayonnaise Optional, for serving.
- to taste hot sauce Optional, for serving.
Instructions
- Begin by marinating the chicken breasts in 1 cup of buttermilk for at least 10 minutes (the longer, the better for tenderness).
- Preheat your frying oil in a skillet over medium heat (around 350°F).
- While the chicken is marinating, prepare the biscuits by whisking together the flour, baking powder, and salt in a large mixing bowl.
- Cut in the cold butter with a pastry cutter or fork until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Make a well in the center of the flour mixture and pour in the ¾ cup of buttermilk. Mix gently until just combined.
- Turn the dough out onto a floured surface and knead it gently just a few times. Roll it out to about 1-inch thickness, then cut into circles using a biscuit cutter or glass.
- Place the biscuit rounds on a baking sheet and bake in a preheated oven at 400°F for about 12-15 minutes, or until golden brown.
- While the biscuits are baking, take the marinated chicken out and dredge each piece in the seasoned flour, shaking off excess.
- Carefully place the chicken in the hot oil, frying for about 5-7 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature should reach 165°F).
- Once cooked, transfer the chicken to a plate lined with paper towels to drain excess oil.
- Assemble the sandwich by slicing the biscuits in half, adding a piece of chicken, and topping with pickles, mayonnaise, or hot sauce if desired.
Notes
You can make the biscuits ahead of time and reheat them before serving.
To make the sandwiches more flavorful, consider adding lettuce or tomato.
You could use grilled chicken instead of fried for a healthier option.