Chick-Fil-A Chicken Biscuit

We visit the Chick-Fil-A fast food restaurant frequently. My family loves their famous Chick-Fil-A sandwich, but we have been getting their Chicken Biscuits as we head out of town.

We love to recreate our favorite restaurant recipes so it saves us time and money. This Copycat Chick-Fil-A Chicken Biscuit is no exception. We love to make this breakfast sandwich as an easy copycat recipe.

We made it easy by using canned biscuits and adding the fried breaded chicken. It is delicious and so easy to make. If you love Chick-fil-a breakfast, try our Chick-Fil-A Breakfast Burrito Recipe, Copycat Chick-fil-a Fruit Cup Recipe or the Chick-Fil-A Chick-N-Minis.

Why You’ll Love this Copycat Chick-Fil-A Chicken Biscuit

• Saves time and money making Chicken Biscuit at Home
• When can make it anytime even on Sunday
• Each bite is full of crispy chicken and fluffy biscuit
• Simple pantry ingredients and easy to make

Ingredients

• Buttermilk Grands Biscuits – Or make our Homemade Chick-fil-a Biscuits Recipe
• Butter – We used unsalted butter
• Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts – Trim the fat and filet into about the same thickness
• Pickle Juice – Use dill pickle juice
• Egg – Binds the ingredients together
• Milk – We used whole milk
• All Purpose Flour – Gives the chicken a crispy texture
• Confectioners’ Sugar – Adds a hint of sweetness
• Paprika – If you are out, see Best Paprika Substitute
• Peanut Oil or Canola Oil – For Frying

Scroll to the bottom for the full recipe and ingredients in the recipe card.

How to Make Chick-Fil-A Chicken Biscuits at Home 

Step 1 – Prepare Biscuits – Place the biscuits on a baking sheet.  Melt 1 Tbsp of the butter and brush the butter on top of the biscuits.  Then bake the biscuits based on the package instructions. 

Step 2 – While the biscuits are baking, prepare the chicken. Filet the boneless chicken breast into 4 pieces of chicken and trim off any excess fat. Combine the chicken and pickle juice in a medium size bowl. Cover and refrigerate to marinate the chicken in the pickle juice for 30-60 minutes (or overnight).

Step 3 – Remove the chicken from the refrigerator and drain off the pickle juice. In a small bowl, whisk together the milk and egg. Then pour this mixture over the chicken pieces.

Step 4 – Then in a large ziplock bag, add the flour, sugar, paprika, salt and pepper. Seal the bag and shake to combine all the ingredients.

Step 5 – Drain the excess milk mixture off the chicken and place the chicken in the ziplock bag with the flour mixture. Seal the bag and then shake to thoroughly coat the chicken pieces in the flour mixture.

Step 6 – Then heat the peanut oil or canola oil in a large pan over medium heat or in a fryer. Working in batches, add the chicken to the hot oil and cook until the chicken is golden brown and crispy (approximately 3-5 minutes). Move the chicken to a plate lined with a paper towel to soak up the excess oil.

• Step 7 – Once the biscuits are done baking, cut the biscuits in half. 
• Step 8 – Place the chicken breasts on the bottom halves of the biscuits, top with the other half of the biscuit and brush the tops of the biscuits with the softened butter. Then they are ready to enjoy.

Pro Tips

• Chicken – To ensure that the chicken cuts evenly and about the same time, filet chicken to make it the same size.
• Marinating Chicken – To give the chicken the best flavor, marinate the chicken for at least 30 minutes. Don’t skip the pickle juice as it tenderizes and seasons the chicken.
• Spicy – Add in ½ tsp of cayenne pepper and chili powder into the flour mixture. Gives the chicken a hint of spice for a spicy chicken biscuit variations.

Storing and Reheating Tips

• Storing – Refrigerate any leftovers in an airtight container for up to 5 days.  Store the chicken and biscuits separately and then assemble them when you’re ready to enjoy them.
• Freezer – Yes, you can freeze chicken and biscuits. We recommend freezing the chicken and biscuit separately. Place in a freezer safe bag and freeze for up to 3 months.
• Reheating – Reheat in the air fryer for about 3-5 minutes at 375 degrees.