Buttermilk Fried Chicken with Honey Butter Biscuits

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Buttermilk Fried Chicken with Honey Butter Biscuits

Prep 55 min
Total 1 hr 55 min
Ingredients 15
Servings 4

Southern comfort can't get any better than fried chicken and honey biscuits smothered in chicken gravy! MORE+ LESS-

By Pillsbury Kitchens

Updated August 10, 2018

Make with

Pillsbury Biscuits

Ingredients

Chicken

cup buttermilk

1/2

teaspoon hot pepper sauce

(3-lb.) frying chicken, cut into breast halves, thighs and legs (reserve wings and back for a later use)

cup all-purpose flour

teaspoon salt

teaspoon dried thyme leaves

1/2

teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

1/8

teaspoon nutmeg

Oil for frying (about 3 cups)

Gravy

Reserved 3 tablespoons flour mixture

tablespoons oil

1 1/2

cups milk

1/4

teaspoon salt

1/8

teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Biscuits

cans (6 oz each) Pillsbury™ Flaky Layers refrigerated Honey Butter biscuits (5 biscuits each)

Steps

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1

In 1-gallon resealable food storage plastic bag, combine buttermilk and hot pepper sauce. Add chicken pieces; seal bag and turn to coat. Refrigerate 1 to 2 hours to marinate.
2

Lightly spoon flour into measuring cup; level off. In shallow dish, combine flour, 1 teaspoon salt, thyme, 1/2 teaspoon pepper and nutmeg. Reserve 3 tablespoons flour mixture in small bowl; set aside for gravy.
3

Dip chicken pieces in remaining flour mixture, coating well; place on ungreased cookie sheet. Let stand 5 minutes to set flour coating. Discard any remaining buttermilk mixture.
4

Meanwhile, heat 1/2 inch oil in 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat until oil starts to shimmer (about 350°F.). Add chicken pieces, skin side down; cook about 10 minutes or until deep golden brown.
5

Heat oven to 400°F. Turn chicken. Reduce heat to low; cover and cook an additional 20 minutes or until chicken is fork-tender and juices run clear.
6

Uncover chicken. Increase heat to medium-high; cook an additional 2 to 3 minutes. Turn chicken; cook an additional 2 to 3 minutes to crisp coating. Remove chicken from skillet; drain on paper towels.
7

Bake biscuits as directed on can.
8

Meanwhile, discard all but 2 tablespoons oil from skillet. Reduce heat to medium-low; stir in reserved flour mixture with wire whisk until smooth. Cook 2 to 3 minutes or until bubbly. Gradually add milk, stirring constantly. Stir in 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/8 teaspoon pepper. Bring to a boil. Boil 2 to 3 minutes or until thickened, stirring constantly.