Jul 14 2026
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Hot Chicken Biscuit Recipe

Inspired by Jacob's Pickles
Time2h
Serves4

Nashville Hot Sauce, Hot Sour Pickles

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Ingredients

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Fried Chicken

Nashville Hot Sauce (spicy oil)

Biscuits & Assembly

Finishing & Garnish

Method

Fried Chicken

  1. 1

    1. Prep and marinate

    Trim and pound thighs lightly to even thickness (about 3/4 inch). In a bowl combine 1 cup buttermilk, 1 tablespoon hot sauce, 1 teaspoon kosher salt and 1 teaspoon black pepper. Submerge chicken, cover and refrigerate at least 2 hours or up to overnight.

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    2. Make dredge

    In a shallow bowl or plate whisk together 1.5 cups all-purpose flour, 1/4 cup cornstarch, 1 teaspoon smoked paprika, 1 teaspoon cayenne, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1/2 teaspoon onion powder, 1 teaspoon kosher salt and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper. Shake excess marinade from each piece of chicken and press each piece into the flour mixture until well coated. Set on a wire rack for 10 minutes to rest so flour adheres.

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    3. Fry chicken

    Heat 4 cups neutral oil in a heavy skillet or Dutch oven to 350°F (175°C). If you don't have a thermometer heat until a small pinch of flour sizzles immediately. Fry chicken in batches, skin-side down first, for 5–7 minutes per side until deeply golden and internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C). Drain on a wire rack set over a sheet pan.

Nashville Hot Sauce (spicy oil)

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    4. Make spicy oil

    While chicken fries, combine 1/2 cup neutral oil, 2 tablespoons hot chili powder, 1 teaspoon smoked paprika, 1 teaspoon brown sugar, 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder, 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar, 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt and 1/2 teaspoon cayenne (optional) in a heatproof bowl. Warm the 1/2 cup oil until shimmering but not smoking (about 275–300°F / 135–150°C) then carefully pour the hot oil over the dry spice mixture. Whisk until combined and let rest 2 minutes. Taste and adjust salt or vinegar as needed. The oil should be bright red-orange and spicy.

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    5. Coat fried chicken in sauce

    Using tongs, dip each drained fried chicken piece into the spicy oil, spooning the oil over to coat thoroughly. For extra heat, brush a second coat. Place coated chicken back on the wire rack to set for 3–5 minutes so the crust absorbs the sauce.

Biscuits & Assembly

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    6. Bake biscuits

    Preheat oven according to biscuit package directions (typically 400°F / 200°C). Brush the tops of 4 large refrigerated biscuits with 2 tablespoons melted butter and bake per package until golden, about 12–15 minutes. Split warm biscuits in half.

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    7. Assemble sandwiches

    If using, spread 1 teaspoon mayonnaise on each bottom biscuit half. Place a piece of Nashville hot chicken on each bottom half, top with 2 tablespoons hot sour pickles (sliced) and optional pickled jalapeños to taste. Spoon a little extra Nashville hot oil over the pickles if you like more heat. Close with biscuit top.

Finishing & Serve

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    8. Garnish and serve

    Serve immediately while chicken is hot and crisp. Offer extra hot sauce or cayenne at the table. Makes 4 sandwiches. Leftover spicy oil can be refrigerated and used within 1 week.

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