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Fried Chicken Biscuit Sandwich with Jerk Hot Sauce

This is that “stop the scroll” sandwich—crispy chicken, fluffy biscuit, and a sauce that hits sweet, smoky, and spicy all at once. It’s Southern comfort with Caribbean attitude, and it delivers every single bite.

Prep 20 minCook 20 minTotal 40 min4 servingsMedium0 calories
Fried Chicken Biscuit Sandwich with Jerk Hot Sauce

Directions

Crispy fried chicken stacked on a buttery biscuit and finished with a sweet-heat jerk hot sauce—bold, juicy, and straight-up unforgettable.

  1. 1.Marinate the chicken:
  2. 2.Place chicken thighs in buttermilk and let marinate for at least 30 minutes (or up to overnight for best flavor).
  3. 3.Prepare the coating:
  4. 4.In a bowl, mix flour, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper.
  5. 5.Dredge the chicken:
  6. 6.Remove chicken from buttermilk and coat thoroughly in the seasoned flour, pressing to create a textured crust.
  7. 7.Fry the chicken:
  8. 8.Heat oil to 350°F. Fry chicken for 6–8 minutes until golden brown and cooked through. Remove and drain on a rack or paper towels.
  9. 9.Make the jerk hot sauce:
  10. 10.In a small bowl, mix jerk paste, smoked paprika, cayenne (if using), brown sugar or honey, vinegar or lime juice, and salt. Stir until smooth and glossy.
  11. 11.Toast the biscuits:
  12. 12.Warm or lightly toast biscuits until soft inside and slightly crisp outside.
  13. 13.Assemble the sandwich:
  14. 14.Place fried chicken on the bottom half of each biscuit.
  15. 15.Sauce it up:
  16. 16.Drizzle generously with jerk hot sauce.
  17. 17.Finish and serve:
  18. 18.Top with biscuit lid and optional slaw or pickles. Serve hot.

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