Jul 09 2026
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Chicken And Biscuit Benedict Recipe

Inspired by The Royal Mile
Time1h
Serves4

Boneless fried chicken strips over a buttermilk biscuit, poached egg, and choice of hollandaise or sausage gravy. Served with Guinness potatoes.

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Ingredients

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Chicken

Poached Eggs

Hollandaise Sauce or Sausage Gravy

Guinness Potatoes

Method

Chicken Preparation

  1. 1

    Prepare Chicken

    In a bowl, mix flour, salt, pepper, and paprika. Dip chicken pieces in buttermilk, then coat in flour mixture.

Biscuit Preparation

  1. 2

    Make Biscuits

    Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C). In a large bowl, mix flour, baking powder, and salt.

Poached Eggs

  1. 3

    Poach Eggs

    Bring a pot of water to a gentle simmer and add white vinegar. Crack eggs into small bowls.

Make Hollandaise Sauce or Sausage Gravy

  1. 4

    Prepare Sauce

    For Hollandaise, whisk egg yolks and lemon juice in a bowl over simmering water until thick.

Guinness Potatoes

  1. 5

    Cook Potatoes

    Peel and cube potatoes. In a pot, cover with Guinness beer, add butter, salt, and pepper.

Assembly

  1. 6

    Assemble the Dish

    On a biscuit base, layer fried chicken, a poached egg, and drizzle with your choice of sauce.

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