Signature Chicken Biscuit Recipe
fluffy buttermilk garlic biscuit with a generous dollop of red pepper jelly cream cheese & our "almost famous" buttermilk fried chicken
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Ingredients
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Biscuit
Fried Chicken
Red Pepper Jelly Cream Cheese
Method
Biscuit Preparation
- 1
Make the Biscuit Dough
In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and garlic powder. Add the cold cubed butter and use a pastry cutter or your fingers to mix until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in the buttermilk until just combined.
- 2
Bake the Biscuits
Turn the dough onto a floured surface and gently knead a few times until it comes together. Pat into a 1-inch thick round. Cut out biscuits using a biscuit cutter and place on a baking sheet. Bake in a preheated oven at 425°F (220°C) for 12-15 minutes, until golden brown.
Fried Chicken Preparation
- 3
Marinate the Chicken
In a bowl, combine chicken thighs with 1 cup buttermilk, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and paprika. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour or overnight.
- 4
Prepare the Breading
In a shallow dish, mix together flour and cornstarch. Dredge each marinated chicken thigh in the flour mixture, shaking off excess.
- 5
Red Pepper Jelly Cream Cheese Preparation
- 6
Mix the Cream Cheese and Jelly
In a bowl, combine softened cream cheese and red pepper jelly. Mix until well blended and smooth.
Assembly
- 7
Assemble the Chicken Biscuit
Slice the baked biscuits in half, spread a generous dollop of the red pepper jelly cream cheese on the bottom half, add a piece of fried chicken, and top with the other half of the biscuit.