Spicy Kickin Biscuits Recipes

SPICED BISCUITS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
• Combine the flour, baking powder, 1 tablespoon of the za'atar, the sugar and salt in a medium bowl using a whisk. Using a bowl scraper or your fingers, mix in the butter until the mixture resembles coarse meal; using your fingers will create a more cake-like texture. Make a well in the center and pour in the milk. Stir until just combined.
• Turn the dough out onto a floured surface and knead 5 or 6 times. Roll the dough into a 1-inch-thick disc and cut out biscuits using a 3-inch biscuit cutter. Make sure you don't twist the cutter otherwise you'll squish the sides and the biscuit won't rise. Knead the scraps together, re-roll and cut out biscuits until all the dough has been used.
• Place the biscuits bottom-side up on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Whisk together the vegetable oil with the remaining 1 tablespoon za'atar and brush the mixture on each biscuit. Bake until golden brown, 18 to 20 minutes.

THE ULTIMATE SPICY CHICKEN BISCUIT

Steps:

• PREP/PREPARE
• THE MARINADE
• Gather and prep all your ingredients.
• Thoroughly combine all of the ingredients.
• Add the chicken and the marinade to a non-reactive bowl or a Ziploc bag, and thoroughly coat the chicken with the marinade.
• Chef's Tip: Before adding the chicken to the marinade, cut into pieces that would fit nicely on a good Southern biscuit (I got six pieces).
• Place in the refrigerator, and allow the flavors to blend for a couple of hours, or overnight.
• Chef's Note: The best time to perform the marinade is before you go to bed. In the morning they will be ready for breading and cooking.
• THE BREADING
• Gather and prep all your ingredients.
• Add all the breading ingredients into a large plate, and mix thoroughly.
• Remove a piece of the chicken from the marinade; allow the excess marinade to drip off, and place in the flour mixture.
• Thoroughly coat the chicken with the flour mixture.
• Allow the chicken to rest for ten minutes.
• Chef's Note: Repeat for the remaining chicken pieces.
• While the chicken is resting, add the oil to a skillet (cast iron is good), and heat to 350f (175c).
• Add the chicken, and cook until nice and brown, about 3 minutes per side.
• Place the chicken on a paper towel to drain.
• PLATE/PRESENT
• Slice open your favorite Southern-style biscuit, and add the chicken.
• If you like you could add a nice fried egg. Enjoy.
• Keep the faith, and keep cooking.