# What You Need:
→ For the Fried Chicken
01 - 8 bone-in, skin-on chicken pieces (legs, thighs, breasts, wings)
02 - 2 cups buttermilk
03 - 2 teaspoons hot sauce, optional
04 - 2 cups all-purpose flour
05 - 1/2 cup cornstarch
06 - 2 teaspoons salt
07 - 1 teaspoon black pepper
08 - 1 teaspoon paprika
09 - 1 teaspoon garlic powder
10 - 1 teaspoon onion powder
11 - 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
12 - Vegetable oil for frying
→ For the Honey Butter Biscuits
13 - 2 cups all-purpose flour
14 - 1 tablespoon baking powder
15 - 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
16 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
17 - 1/2 cup cold unsalted butter, cubed
18 - 3/4 cup cold buttermilk
19 - 2 tablespoons honey
→ For the Honey Butter Topping
20 - 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
21 - 2 tablespoons honey
# How-To:
01 - In a large bowl, whisk together buttermilk and hot sauce. Add chicken pieces, turning to coat well. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, or overnight for optimal flavor development.
02 - In a shallow dish, combine flour, cornstarch, salt, black pepper, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, and cayenne pepper. Mix thoroughly to distribute seasonings evenly.
03 - Remove chicken from marinade, allowing excess buttermilk to drip off. Dredge each piece in the flour mixture, pressing gently to ensure coating adheres. Transfer to a wire rack and let sit for 10 minutes.
04 - Heat 2 inches of vegetable oil in a large, deep skillet or Dutch oven to 350°F. Fry chicken in batches, turning occasionally, until golden brown and cooked through, approximately 15-18 minutes for dark meat and 12-14 minutes for white meat. Transfer to a clean wire rack over a baking sheet to drain.
05 - Preheat oven to 425°F. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Cut in the cold butter using a pastry cutter or fingers until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in buttermilk and honey just until dough comes together.
06 - Turn dough onto a lightly floured surface. Pat into a 1-inch thick rectangle. Cut into rounds using a biscuit cutter. Place on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Bake 12-15 minutes, until golden brown.
07 - Stir together melted butter and honey. Brush over hot biscuits immediately upon removal from the oven.
08 - Arrange crispy fried chicken on a serving platter alongside warm honey butter biscuits.
