Save Fluffy, savory biscuits loaded with spicy buffalo chicken and tangy blue cheese, perfect as a game-day snack or hearty appetizer.
I first made these for a family football watch party, and they quickly disappeared from the platter. Everyone loved how the spicy chicken paired with creamy blue cheese in a flaky biscuit.
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Ingredients
- Cooked chicken breast: 1 cup, shredded
- Hot buffalo sauce: 2 tablespoons (e.g., 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: 1/4 cup, cubed
- Blue cheese (crumbled): 1/2 cup
- Buttermilk: 3/4 cup (plus extra for brushing)
- Optional garnish: 2 tablespoons chopped scallions, extra blue cheese crumbles
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Instructions
- Prep oven:
- Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Buffalo chicken filling:
- In a small bowl, mix shredded chicken, buffalo sauce, and melted butter until chicken is evenly coated. Set aside to cool slightly.
- Combine dry ingredients:
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and garlic powder.
- Blend butter:
- Add cold butter cubes to flour mixture. Cut in with pastry blender or fingers until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Add blue cheese:
- Stir in blue cheese crumbles.
- Mix dough:
- Add buffalo chicken mixture and buttermilk. Gently mix until just combined, do not overwork dough.
- Shape biscuits:
- Turn dough onto lightly floured surface, pat into 1-inch-thick rectangle.
- Cut and arrange:
- Cut biscuits with 2.5-inch cutter, place 2 inches apart on baking sheet.
- Brush & bake:
- Brush tops with a little extra buttermilk. Bake for 18–20 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.
- Finish & serve:
- Cool for 5 minutes. Garnish with scallions and extra blue cheese if desired. Serve warm.
Save We always gather in the kitchen to make these biscuits together before game day. It's become a fun tradition where everyone helps with shaping and garnishing.
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Required Tools
Mixing bowls, whisk, pastry blender or fork, baking sheet, biscuit cutter, and pastry brush are the basic tools you need for this recipe.
Allergen Information
Contains wheat (gluten) and milk (dairy). Blue cheese and some buffalo sauces may contain soy. Check product labels for details.
Nutritional Information
Each biscuit contains 245 calories, 12 g total fat, 22 g carbohydrates, and 10 g protein.
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These buffalo chicken biscuits come out golden and irresistible. Make a double batch for guaranteed leftovers!
Common Questions
- → What type of chicken works best?
Shredded cooked chicken breast is ideal, but rotisserie chicken adds convenience and flavor.
- → Can I use a different cheese?
Blue cheese gives tangy flavor, but try sharp cheddar or feta for a milder taste.
- → How can I make these spicier?
Add extra hot sauce or a pinch of cayenne pepper to boost the heat in the dough and filling.
- → What dipping sauce pairs well?
Serve biscuits with ranch or blue cheese dressing for creamy contrast to the spicy chicken.
- → Can these be prepared ahead?
Biscuits are best fresh, but you can prepare dough or bake ahead, then reheat for serving.
- → Are these suitable for guests with allergies?
Check ingredient labels for dairy, gluten, eggs, and soy. Adapt for sensitivities when possible.
