Description
Indulge in the perfect Southern comfort meal with these Honey Butter Biscuits filled with a flavorful Pimento Cheese Chicken Salad. The buttery biscuits pair beautifully with the creamy, cheesy chicken salad for a delightful meal or picnic treat.
Ingredients
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For the Biscuits:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup cold unsalted butter (cubed)
- 3/4 cup cold buttermilk
- 2 tablespoons honey (plus more for brushing)
- 1 tablespoon melted butter
For the Pimento Cheese Chicken Salad:
- 2 cups cooked chicken breast (shredded)
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup diced pimentos (drained)
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Chopped chives or parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 425°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Prepare the Biscuits: In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Cut in cold butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Add buttermilk and honey, stir until dough forms. Pat, fold, and cut out biscuits. Bake for 12-15 minutes.
- Make the Chicken Salad: Mix chicken, mayonnaise, cheddar cheese, pimentos, mustard, vinegar, spices, salt, and pepper. Chill until ready.
- Assemble: Slice biscuits, fill with chicken salad, and garnish with chives or parsley.
Notes
- You can make the chicken salad a day ahead for deeper flavor.
- Rotisserie chicken works well for convenience.
- Add sliced pickles or lettuce for extra crunch.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course, Sandwich
- Method: Baking, Mixing
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 biscuit sandwich
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
