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Chick-fil-A Chicken BiscuitNew

Chick-fil-A Chicken Biscuit

Air-fried crispy chicken tucked into warm, fluffy biscuits with a familiar pickle-brined tang. A quick brine and craggy double-dredge deliver a fast, ultra-crisp breakfast sandwich.
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Prep Time: 25 minutes
Cook Time: 14 minutes
Total Time: 39 minutes
Servings: 4

Ingredients
 

Chicken & Brine

  • 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, halved horizontally
  • 3/4 cup dill pickle juice
  • 1/4 cup buttermilk

Crispy Coating

  • 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup cornstarch
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 3/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1 large egg
  • 3 tablespoons buttermilk

To Serve

  • 4 biscuits, warmed and split
  • neutral oil spray (for air fryer)

Instructions

Preparation Steps

  • Butterfly each chicken breast into two thinner cutlets (about 1/2 inch thick). Pat dry.
  • Whisk together 3/4 cup pickle juice and 1/4 cup buttermilk. Submerge the chicken and refrigerate 30 minutes (or up to overnight for deeper flavor).
  • In a shallow bowl, combine flour, cornstarch, salt, pepper, paprika, garlic powder, and cayenne. In a second bowl, beat the egg with 3 tablespoons buttermilk until smooth.
  • Preheat the air fryer to 390°F for 5 minutes. Lightly mist the basket with oil spray.
  • Drain chicken well and blot excess brine. Dredge each cutlet in the flour mixture, dip in the egg mixture, then return to the flour. For extra craggy bits, flick a teaspoon of leftover brine into the flour and toss to create little clumps before pressing it onto the chicken.
  • Set breaded chicken on a rack for 10 minutes to hydrate the coating. While it rests, warm the split biscuits in a 300°F air fryer or 325°F oven for 2–3 minutes.
  • Mist both sides of the chicken generously with oil spray and arrange in a single layer in the hot basket. Air fry for 7 minutes, flip, spray again, and cook 5–7 minutes more, until golden and the thickest part reaches 165°F.
  • Rest the chicken 2 minutes. Tuck each cutlet into a warm biscuit and serve immediately.

Notes

Tip: Letting the breaded cutlets rest before air frying gives the coating time to cling, making it extra crisp and less likely to flake off. Leftovers reheat well at 350°F in the air fryer for 6–8 minutes.
This recipe is an original creation inspired by classic Chick-fil-A Chicken Biscuit flavors. All ingredient ratios and instructions are independently developed.