Save It Fluffy, savory biscuits loaded with spicy buffalo chicken and tangy blue cheese make the perfect game-day snack or hearty appetizer. Soft on the inside and crispy on top, these biscuits are crowd-pleasers any time you need comfort food with a spicy kick.
I first made these for a weekend get-together with friends, and they disappeared faster than I could pull another batch from the oven. The combination of tender chicken, zesty sauce, and flaky biscuit made them an instant hit.
Ingredients
- Cooked chicken breast: 1 cup, shredded
- Hot buffalo sauce: 2 tablespoons (such as Frank’s RedHot)
- Unsalted butter (melted): 1 tablespoon
- All-purpose flour: 2 cups
- Baking powder: 1 tablespoon
- Baking soda: 1/2 teaspoon
- Salt: 1/2 teaspoon
- Garlic powder: 1/4 teaspoon
- Cold unsalted butter (cubed): 1/4 cup
- Crumbled blue cheese: 1/2 cup
- Buttermilk: 3/4 cup (plus extra for brushing)
- Optional Garnish: 2 tablespoons chopped scallions and extra blue cheese crumbles
Instructions
- Prep and Preheat:
- Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Buffalo Chicken Mixture:
- Mix shredded chicken, buffalo sauce, and melted butter in a small bowl until evenly coated. Let cool slightly.
- Dry Ingredients:
- In a large bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and garlic powder together.
- Cut In Butter:
- Add cold butter cubes and use a pastry blender or fingers to mix until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Add Cheese:
- Stir in crumbled blue cheese.
- Combine All:
- Add buffalo chicken mixture and buttermilk. Mix gently just until combined.
- Shape Biscuits:
- Transfer dough to a floured surface. Pat dough into 1-inch thickness. Cut circles with a 2.5-inch cutter and arrange 2 inches apart on the baking sheet.
- Brush and Bake:
- Brush biscuit tops with extra buttermilk. Bake 18–20 minutes until golden brown.
- Finish:
- Let biscuits cool 5 minutes. Garnish with scallions and extra blue cheese. Serve warm.
Save It My family loves these biscuits for Sunday football—everyone gathers around the table as the tray comes out of the oven and grabs their favorite piece, sometimes before I can finish garnishing!
Required Tools
Mixing bowls, whisk, pastry blender or fork, baking sheet, biscuit cutter, pastry brush
Allergen Information
Contains wheat (gluten), milk (dairy), and may contain eggs or soy if store-bought ingredients are used. Always confirm ingredients for safety.
Nutritional Information
Each biscuit contains about 245 calories, 12 g total fat, 22 g carbohydrates, and 10 g protein.
Save It Enjoy these irresistible biscuits while still warm from the oven—the spicy aroma and tender layers always makes them a favorite!
Common Questions About Recipes
- → Can I use rotisserie chicken instead of cooked breast?
Yes, rotisserie chicken works well and provides a convenient shortcut for this dish.
- → What dipping sauces pair best with these biscuits?
Classic choices include ranch dressing or blue cheese dip, enhancing the tangy and spicy notes.
- → How do I keep the biscuits fluffy?
Keep butter cold and mix dough lightly to prevent tough biscuits. Do not overwork the mixture.
- → Can I make these biscuits spicy?
Increase buffalo sauce or add cayenne pepper for extra heat while mixing the dough.
- → Are these biscuits suitable for freezing?
You can freeze baked biscuits and reheat when needed; fresh biscuits offer the best texture.
- → Should biscuits be served warm or cold?
Serving warm biscuits amplifies their flavor and texture, making them perfect for snacking.