Southern Fried Chicken Biscuits
A classic comfort food dish featuring crispy fried chicken, flaky biscuits, and a side of nostalgic charm. Perfect for a Southern-style brunch.
Ingredients
- ●2 cups all-purpose flour
- ●4 teaspoons baking powder
- ●1 teaspoon salt
- ●1/2 cup cold lard
- ●3/4 cup buttermilk
- ●2 pounds chicken breast
- ●1/4 cup hot sauce
- ●2 large eggs
- ●1 cup buttermilk
- ●1 cup flour for dredging
Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- 2
In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- 3
Cut in lard with a pastry blender or fingers until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- 4
Pour in buttermilk and stir until dough comes together in a shaggy mass.
- 5
Turn dough out onto a floured surface and knead gently until it comes together.
- 6
Roll dough out to about 1 inch (2.5 cm) thickness.
- 7
Cut into biscuits using a biscuit cutter or the rim of a glass.
- 8
Place biscuits on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- 9
Bake biscuits in preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until golden brown.
- 10
While biscuits are baking, prepare chicken by drying with paper towels and seasoning with salt, pepper, and hot sauce.
- 11
In a shallow dish, mix together flour, paprika, garlic powder, and onion powder.
- 12
Dredge chicken in flour mixture, shaking off excess.
- 13
Dip floured chicken in beaten eggs and then coat in flour mixture again.
- 14
Heat about 1/2 inch (1 cm) of lard in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- 15
Add chicken to skillet and cook until golden brown and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes per side.
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Serve fried chicken with warm biscuits and a side of nostalgia.
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Enjoy your Southern-style brunch!