Trio Southern Chicken Biscuits
Today I am sharing my favorite trio Southern chicken biscuits recipe using House-Autry Chicken Breading Mix. If you love fried chicken, pimento cheese, red pepper jelly, and biscuits as much as I do, then you’re going to love this recipe, and probably my fried chicken board too. As the weather is cooling down, it’s the perfect time to heat things up in the kitchen. Nothing says, “Hello, fall,” like warm buttery biscuits and hot fried chicken, served right alongside Southern bites like my catfish and grits shooters.
While creating these tasty biscuits, the star of the show is the fried chicken. And these fried chicken tenders are absolutely delicious. They have an oh-so-juicy interior with a deliciously crispy exterior. I am not a chef, but I do love chef-quality food and ingredients, along with the Southern cooking utensils that make them easy to work with. House-Autry has been creating products for 200 years. What I love most about this brand’s chicken breading mix is the quality and price point, and you can conveniently pick up a box at your local Walmart. In essence, it is the kind of plate I usually go looking for at the best brunch spots in Atlanta, made at home.
This recipe is ideal for gameday (especially early games), breakfast, and brunch. I couldn’t believe how easy it was to use and how delicious the chicken tenders were. What’s more, the biscuits sit comfortably next to a tailgating dip on a game day table, and they are just as welcome at one of my game nights. No matter who you are cooking for, this recipe is sure to be a winner!
What Are Trio Southern Chicken Biscuits?
Trio Southern chicken biscuits are one batch of crispy fried chicken strips served on warm biscuits three different ways: a pimento cheese bacon biscuit, a jalapeño honey biscuit, and a red pepper jelly biscuit. In other words, you fry once and then build three flavors, one savory, one sweet with heat, and one sweet and tangy.
The chicken is seasoned, rolled in House-Autry Chicken Breading Mix and deep fried, and each biscuit gets two chicken strips. All things considered, it is an easy way to give a brunch or gameday crowd a choice without cooking three separate recipes.
Trio Southern Chicken Biscuits Ingredients (With Purpose & Flavor Notes)
House-Autry Chicken Breading Mix
One box is the coating for the chicken. It is what gives the tenders their crispy exterior.
Chicken Strips
One pound of chicken strips. They fry up juicy inside, and two strips go on each biscuit.
Pepper, Salt, Cayenne Pepper and Garlic Salt
Use about 1 teaspoon of each, or season as desired. The chicken is seasoned with all four before it is breaded, so the flavor is in the chicken and not only in the coating.
Biscuits
Six biscuits, made with House-Autry Biscuit Mix if possible. That gives you two of each version. Warm, buttery biscuits are the base for all three versions.
Pimento Cheese and Bacon
One cup of pimento cheese and four pieces of bacon make the first biscuit rich, creamy and smoky. Cook the bacon before you assemble.
Jalapeño and Honey
One jalapeño pepper and two tablespoons of honey give the second biscuit its sweet heat.
Red Pepper Jelly
Two tablespoons bring a sweet, tangy finish to the third biscuit.
Softened Butter
About two tablespoons, spread on the jalapeño honey and red pepper jelly biscuits before the toppings go on.
Oil
For deep frying the chicken at 350 degrees.
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Stainless Steel Mixing Bowl Set
A roomy bowl for seasoning the chicken before it is breaded.
Small Silicone Tongs
For lowering the chicken into the hot oil and lifting it out safely.
Half Sheet Pan
A half sheet pan for baking the biscuits and resting the fried chicken.
Parchment Paper
Line the pan for the biscuits so nothing sticks.
Serrated Bread Knife
A serrated knife splits warm biscuits cleanly without crushing them.
Chef’s Knife
For slicing the jalapeño into thin rounds.
Bamboo Cutting Boards
A sturdy cutting board for the jalapeño and the bacon.
Glass Prep Bowls
Small bowls keep the seasonings and toppings organized while you fry.
Little Condiment Bowls
Little bowls for the honey and red pepper jelly so guests can add more.
Bamboo Appetizer Toothpicks
A pick through the top keeps a tall chicken biscuit together on the platter.
Serving Platters
White platters for serving all three biscuits side by side.
Linen Cocktail Napkins
Chicken biscuits are hands-on, so keep a stack of napkins close.
How To Make Trio Southern Chicken Biscuits
Step 1: Heat the Fryer
Preheat the deep fryer to 350 degrees.
Step 2: Season the Chicken
Rinse the chicken off and shake off the excess water. In a bowl, season the chicken with about 1 teaspoon each of pepper, salt, cayenne pepper and garlic salt, or season as desired, then set it aside.
Step 3: Bread the Chicken
Pour the House-Autry Chicken Breading Mix on a plate. Coat the chicken by rolling it in the mix.
Step 4: Fry
Deep fry the chicken in oil for 5 to 7 minutes on each side, depending on how crispy you like it, or until cooked thoroughly.
Step 5: Build the Pimento Cheese Bacon Biscuit
Cut two biscuits in half. Spread each biscuit with pimento cheese, add two fried chicken strips and bacon, and place the biscuit tops.
Step 6: Build the Jalapeño Honey Biscuit
Cut two biscuits in half. Spread each biscuit with softened butter and add jalapeños and honey. Add two fried chicken strips and place the biscuit tops.
Step 7: Build the Red Pepper Jelly Biscuit
Cut two biscuits in half. Spread each biscuit with softened butter and red pepper jelly, add two fried chicken strips, and place the biscuit tops.
Trio Southern Chicken Biscuits
Ingredients
- 1 box House-Autry Chicken Breading Mix
- 1 pound chicken strips
- 1 teaspoon each pepper, salt, cayenne pepper and garlic salt or season as desired
- Oil for deep frying
- 6 biscuits House-Autry Biscuit Mix, if possible
- 2 tablespoons softened butter for spreading
- 1 cup pimento cheese
- 4 pieces bacon
- 1 jalapeño pepper
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 2 tablespoons red pepper jelly
Instructions
Fried Chicken
- Preheat the deep fryer to 350 degrees.
- Rinse the chicken off and shake off the excess water.
- In a bowl, season the chicken with pepper, salt, cayenne pepper, and garlic salt. Set aside.
- Pour the House-Autry Chicken Breading Mix on a plate. Coat the chicken with the breading mix by rolling the chicken in the mix.
- Deep fry in oil for 5 to 7 minutes on each side, depending on how crispy you like it, or until cooked thoroughly.
Pimento Cheese Bacon Biscuit
- Cut two biscuits in half.
- Spread each biscuit with pimento cheese; add two fried chicken strips to each and bacon, and place the biscuit tops.
Jalapeño Honey Biscuit
- Cut two biscuits in half.
- Spread each biscuit with softened butter and add jalapeños and honey; add two fried chicken strips to each, and place the biscuit tops.
Red Pepper Jelly Biscuit
- Cut two biscuits in half.
- Spread each biscuit with softened butter and red pepper jelly; add two fried chicken strips to each, and place the biscuit tops.
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Hot Honey
Use a hot honey on the jalapeño biscuit for even more sweet heat.
Make Them Sliders
Use smaller biscuits and one chicken strip each for a party tray.
Add an Egg
For breakfast, tuck a fried or scrambled egg under the chicken.
Swap the Jelly
Peach preserves or fig jam can stand in for the red pepper jelly when you want a sweeter biscuit.
Pickle It
Add a few dill pickle chips to the pimento cheese bacon biscuit for crunch and tang.
Chicken and Waffles
Serve the same fried chicken strips over my strawberries and cream waffles for a sweeter brunch plate.
When I Love Serving Trio Southern Chicken Biscuits
Early Gamedays
These were made for early kickoffs. Set them out with a French fry board and the table is ready before the game starts.
Weekend Breakfast
Warm biscuits and hot fried chicken turn an ordinary Saturday morning into something to look forward to.
Brunch With Friends
Equally important, the trio gives everyone a choice. Pour a champagne brunch punch and let guests pick their favorite.
Fall Mornings
As the weather cools down, this is the breakfast I want coming out of my kitchen.
Holiday House Guests
When family is in town, a platter of chicken biscuits and a round of holiday mimosas feeds a crowd without much fuss.
Breakfast for a Crowd
For a bigger spread, add a pan of bacon, spinach and cheese egg muffins so there is something for everyone.
What To Serve With Trio Southern Chicken Biscuits
Something Fresh
A cucumber tomato avocado salad or a simple veggie tray balances the fried chicken.
Something Sweet
A stack of blueberry pancakes rounds out a brunch table.
A Lighter Side
A Greek yogurt board with fruit and granola is a cool contrast to hot chicken biscuits.
A Vegetable
For an evening meal, my honey bacon balsamic roasted Brussels sprouts pick up the bacon and honey on the biscuits.
Drinks
Sweet iced tea is the classic. For brunch, spiked iced coffee works beautifully too.
Trio Southern Chicken Biscuits Storage
Store Separately
Keep leftover fried chicken, biscuits and toppings in separate containers so the biscuits do not turn soggy.
Refrigerate
Refrigerate the cooked chicken in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
Reheat
Warm the chicken in a 375-degree oven or an air fryer until hot and crisp again. Avoid the microwave, which softens the coating.
Assemble Fresh
Build the biscuits right before serving for the best texture.
Trio Southern Chicken Biscuits FAQs
What are the three chicken biscuits?
A pimento cheese bacon biscuit, a jalapeño honey biscuit and a red pepper jelly biscuit, all built on the same fried chicken strips.
What temperature should the oil be?
Preheat the deep fryer to 350 degrees before the chicken goes in.
How do I know the chicken is done?
Fry until the chicken is cooked thoroughly. Chicken is safely cooked when the thickest part reaches 165 degrees on a thermometer.
Can I use store-bought biscuits?
Yes. I recommend House-Autry Biscuit Mix if possible, but any warm, buttery biscuit will work.
How many chicken strips go on each biscuit?
Two fried chicken strips per biscuit.
Where can I find House-Autry Chicken Breading Mix?
You can conveniently pick up a box at your local Walmart.
Final Thoughts
These biscuits are everything I love about Southern cooking on one board: hot fried chicken, warm buttery biscuits and three toppings that each bring something different. In the final analysis, the hardest part is choosing which one to eat first.
If you make them, I’d love to know which of the three is your favorite.
Erica A. Thomas
Founder of Eating With Erica
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