Jul 13 2026
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Open Chicken N' Biscuit Recipe

Inspired by Buttermilk
Time1h
Serves4

Buttermilk fried chicken smothered in sausage gravy and topped with cheddar.

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Ingredients

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For the Buttermilk Fried Chicken

For the Sausage Gravy

For the Biscuits

Method

Prepare the Buttermilk Fried Chicken

  1. 1

    Marinate the Chicken

    In a large bowl, soak the chicken thighs in buttermilk. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour or overnight for best flavor.

  2. 2

    Prepare the Coating

    In another bowl, mix together flour, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Set aside.

  3. 3

    Fry the Chicken

    Heat vegetable oil in a deep skillet over medium-high heat. Remove chicken from buttermilk, allowing excess to drip off, then dredge in the flour mixture. Fry chicken in hot oil until golden brown and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes per side. Drain on paper towels.

Make the Sausage Gravy

  1. 4

    Cook the Sausage

    In a large skillet, cook the breakfast sausage over medium heat, breaking it up until fully cooked and browned.

  2. 5

    Make the Gravy

    Sprinkle the flour over the cooked sausage, stirring to combine. Slowly add milk while whisking. Bring the mixture to a simmer and cook until thickened, about 5-7 minutes. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.

Prepare the Biscuits

  1. 6

    Combine Dry Ingredients

    Preheat oven to 450°F (230°C). In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.

  2. 7

    Cut in Butter

    Add cold, cubed butter to the flour mixture. Use a pastry cutter or your fingers to mix until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.

  3. 8

    Add Milk and Cheese

    Stir in milk and shredded cheddar cheese until just combined.

  4. 9

    Bake the Biscuits

    Drop spoonfuls of dough onto a baking sheet and bake for 12-15 minutes until golden brown.

Assemble the Dish

  1. 10

    Layer the Ingredients

    Split each biscuit in half. Place a piece of fried chicken on the bottom half, then generously ladle sausage gravy over the chicken. Top with the other half of the biscuit.

  2. 11

    Serve

    Serve warm, garnished with additional black pepper if desired.

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