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 biscuits for a football party, and they disappeared so quickly that I barely got to taste one myself. Everyone loved the combo of heat from the buffalo chicken with cool blue cheese pockets in a fluffy biscuit.
Ingredients
- Cooked chicken breast: 1 cup, shredded
- Hot buffalo sauce (e.g., Frank’s RedHot): 2 tablespoons
- Unsalted butter: 1 tablespoon, melted
- 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
- Crumbled blue cheese: 1/2 cup
- Buttermilk: 3/4 cup, plus extra for brushing
- Chopped scallions (optional garnish): 2 tablespoons
- Extra blue cheese crumbles (optional garnish): as desired
Instructions
- Prep Oven:
- Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Prepare Chicken Mixture:
- Mix shredded chicken, buffalo sauce, and melted butter in a small bowl until evenly coated. Set aside to cool slightly.
- Make Biscuit Dough:
- Whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and garlic powder in a large mixing bowl.
- Cut in Cold Butter:
- Add cold butter cubes to flour mixture. Cut the butter in using a pastry blender or fingers until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Add Blue Cheese:
- Stir in crumbled blue cheese.
- Combine Chicken and Dough:
- Add buffalo chicken mixture and buttermilk to dry ingredients. Gently mix until just combined; do not overwork the dough.
- Shape Biscuits:
- Turn dough onto a floured surface and pat into a 1-inch-thick rectangle.
- Cut Biscuits:
- Cut out biscuits using a 2.5-inch cutter, place 2 inches apart on prepared baking sheet.
- Brush and Bake:
- Brush tops with extra buttermilk. Bake for 18–20 minutes, until golden brown and cooked through.
- Finish and Garnish:
- Cool for 5 minutes. Garnish with scallions and extra blue cheese if desired. Serve warm.
Save My kids always want extra blue cheese sprinkled on top, and these biscuits have become a must-have for our family movie nights. They taste amazing fresh and reheat well the next day.
Required Tools
Mixing bowls, whisk, pastry blender or fork, baking sheet, biscuit cutter and pastry brush make the process quick and simple.
Allergen Information
These biscuits contain wheat (gluten) and milk (dairy). Some buffalo sauces may include eggs or soy, so always check the labels to be sure.
Nutritional Information
Each biscuit has about 245 calories, 12 g total fat, 22 g carbohydrates and 10 g protein.
Save Enjoy these fluffy, spicy biscuits warm from the oven as the perfect game-day treat or quick appetizer that will impress any crowd.
Recipe Questions
- → How can I make the biscuits spicier?
Increase buffalo sauce or add cayenne pepper to the dough for an extra kick in flavor.
- → Can I substitute the chicken?
Rotisserie chicken or leftover shredded chicken works well for quick and easy preparation.
- → Which cheese works best in this dish?
Blue cheese adds sharp tang, but goat cheese or cheddar can be used for different flavor notes.
- → How do I ensure biscuits are fluffy?
Use cold butter, avoid overmixing the dough, and handle gently on a floured surface before baking.
- → What sauce pairs well for dipping?
Ranch or additional blue cheese dressing complements the spicy and savory ingredients well.
- → Are these biscuits suitable for sharing at gatherings?
Yes, they make ideal party snacks or appetizers, offering bold flavors and hearty texture for crowds.