Franklin Recipe
A biscuit sandwich with fried chicken and honey.
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Ingredients
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Biscuit Dough
Fried Chicken
Honey Drizzle
Method
Biscuit Dough
- 1
Prepare the Biscuit Dough
Preheat your oven to 450°F (230°C). In a large mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Mix well.
- 2
Cut in the Butter
Dice the unsalted butter into small cubes and add to the flour mixture. Using a pastry cutter or your fingers, work the butter into the flour until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- 3
Add Buttermilk
Pour in the buttermilk and stir gently until just combined. Do not overmix.
- 4
Shape the Biscuits
Turn the dough out onto a floured surface and pat it into a 1-inch thick rectangle. Use a biscuit cutter to cut out rounds and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- 5
Bake the Biscuits
Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes or until golden brown. Remove and let cool slightly.
Fried Chicken
- 6
Marinate the Chicken
In a bowl, soak the chicken thighs in 1 cup of buttermilk for at least 30 minutes to tenderize and flavor.
- 7
- 8
Coat the Chicken
Remove the chicken from the buttermilk and let excess drip off. Dredge the chicken in the flour mixture, ensuring it is well coated.
- 9
Fry the Chicken
In a large skillet, heat vegetable oil over medium-high heat. Fry the chicken for about 5-7 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through. Remove and let drain on paper towels.
Assembly
- 10
Assemble the Sandwich
Slice the biscuits in half and place a piece of fried chicken in between. Drizzle with honey and top with the other half of the biscuit.
