Wendy’s Honey Butter Chicken Biscuit – Easy Copycat Recipe

Fans of the Honey Butter Chicken Biscuit that Wendy’s serves can skip the drive-thru and make their own. This homemade version is sweet, savory, and oh so satisfying. The tender buttermilk biscuits, crispy juicy chicken, and sweet luxurious honey maple butter come together in one crave-worthy combination that will make you smile. Whether you are feeding a crowd or just treating the family to a fantastic weekend breakfast worth waking up for, you can’t go wrong with making this copycat recipe.

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Why this recipe works 

Fans of the Honey Butter Chicken Biscuit Wendy’s serves can skip the drive-thru and make their own. This homemade version is sweet, savory, and, oh, so satisfying. The tender buttermilk biscuits, crispy, juicy chicken, and lovely, luxurious honey maple butter come together in one crave-worthy combination that will make you smile.

Whether you are feeding a crowd or just treating the fam to a fantastic weekend breakfast worth waking up for, you can’t go wrong with making this Wendy’s Honey Butter Chicken Biscuit recipe. 

Ingredients and why they are crucial

For the honey maple butter, you’ll need: 

• Maple syrup – adds sweetness with deep, distinct maple flavors.
• Honey – offers more sweetness with more floral flavors.
• Unsalted butter at room temperature – is the base of the mix and lends creaminess to help balance the sweetness of the ingredient. 

For the biscuits, you’ll need:

• Baking mix (like Kroger’s) – serves as a good basic foundation for the biscuits. 
• Buttermilk – provides both the liquid to create the dough but also adds a tang.
• White granulated sugar – sweetens the biscuits slightly. 

For the chicken patties, you’ll need:

• Chicken breasts, boneless and skinless – the main protein for the dish.
• All-purpose flour – forms the crispy coating for the chicken patties. 
• Salt – enhances the flavor of the chicken. 
• Ground black pepper – gives the chicken a warm, mild heat.
• Buttermilk – adds tang and helps the coating stick to the chicken.
• Water – thins out the buttermilk for a more even coating. 
• Oil for frying – the medium to transfer the heat to the chicken patties and ensure a crispy exterior. 

How to make Wendy’s Honey Butter Chicken Biscuit 

To mix the honey and maple butter:

1. In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the maple syrup, honey, and softened butter. 
2. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and set aside. 

To prepare the biscuits:

1. Preheat the oven to 450°F. 
2. In a mixing bowl, combine the baking mix, buttermilk, and white granulated sugar. Bring the ingredients together, then stir until a soft dough forms. 
3. Lightly flour your work surface and turn the biscuit dough on it. 
4. Knead 20 times. 
5. Form the dough into a disc and roll it out until it is half an inch thick. 
6. Cut out the biscuits using a three-inch cutter.
7. Space the biscuits at least two inches apart on a baking tray and bake them for 8–10 minutes or until they are golden brown. 
8. Cool the biscuits on a wire rack for at least ten minutes before using. 

To prep the chicken patties:

1. Trim any fat from the chicken breasts and cut them in half horizontally. Then, cut them vertically in half. You will wind up with a total of eight pieces.
2. If any pieces of chicken are thicker than the others, gently pound the thicker pieces between two sheets of plastic wrap. Set aside.
3. Create a breading station by combining the flour, salt, and pepper in one bowl.
4. In a second bowl, whisk together the buttermilk and water. 
5. Dry the chicken with a paper towel. Season the chicken pieces on both sides with the salt and ground black pepper. 
6. Dip each piece of chicken in the seasoned flour, then in the buttermilk mixture, and back into the seasoned flour. Set the breaded chicken on a wire rack set over a baking tray.

To fry the chicken:

1. Add three to four inches of oil to a wide, deep pot with a deep-fry thermometer attached to the side. 
2. Heat the oil to 350°F over medium-high heat. 
3. To prevent overcrowding the pot, fry the breaded chicken in batches for 7 to 8 minutes, turning midway through the cooking time. The chicken should be golden brown and have an internal temperature of at least 165°F. 
4. Place other fried chicken patties on a clean wire rack over paper towels. 
5. Repeat with the remaining chicken pieces.

To assemble the sandwiches:

1. Split the biscuits in half and spread the honey maple butter on both cut sides. 
2. Place a hot fried chicken piece on one half of the biscuit and top with the other biscuit half. 

What to serve with Wendy’s Honey Butter Chicken Biscuit

This Wendy’s Honey Butter Chicken Biscuit recipe is a good start, but you can turn it into a great meal by making a few of these other recipes to go along with it:

Parfait. A fruit parfait makes a refreshing side. Choose your favorite fruit (any berries would work perfectly) and layer it with Jason’s Deli Fruit Dip for a bit of zip. 

Great coffee. Nothing goes better with a chicken biscuit than a cup of delicious coffee. Stick with your regular cup of Joe, or try making an authentic Vietnamese Coffee or smooth yet strong cold brew. 

Loaded Baked Potato Tots. Hash browns have nothing on the Cheesecake Factory’s Loaded Baked Potato Tots. These from-scratch tots have an irresistible crispy coating and are stuffed with cheese, bacon, and fluffy mashed potatoes. 

Make-ahead tips to try

Recreating the Honey Butter Chicken Biscuit Wendy’s serves isn’t tough, but it takes time. Here are some make-ahead tips to cut down on the prep time on busy mornings. 

• Pre-measure the dry coating for the chicken patties. Please keep it in an airtight container in the cupboard for up to a month. 
• Freeze pre-made biscuits in an airtight container for up to a month. Warm in a preheated 350°F oven for about 10 minutes. 
• Slice and flatten the chicken breast the night before. Keep the prepped chicken patties in an airtight container in the fridge for up to two days. 

Storage & Reheating Instructions

• Refrigerator Storage: Store cooked chicken and honey maple butter in separate airtight containers for up to 2 days. Wrap biscuits in paper towels, place in a food bag, and store on the counter for up to 2 days.
• Reheating Method: Assemble sandwiches and wrap in aluminum foil. Warm in a preheated 350°F oven for 10-12 minutes until heated through.
• Freezing: Freeze assembled sandwiches wrapped in foil for up to 1 month. Thaw and reheat as directed above.

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Wendy’s Honey Butter Chicken Biscuit Easy Copycat Recipe

Sweet and savory breakfast sandwich with crispy fried chicken, fluffy buttermilk biscuits, and rich honey maple butter. Better than the drive-thru!

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Course: Breakfast

Cuisine: American

Keyword: Wendy’s recipes

Prep Time: 20 minutes minutes

Cook Time: 25 minutes minutes

Total Time: 45 minutes minutes

Servings: 4

Calories: 836kcal

Author: Stephanie Manley

Ingredients

Honey Maple Butter

• 1 1/2 tablespoons maple syrup
• 1 tablespoon honey
• 1/4 pound butter at room temperature

Biscuits

• 2 1/4 cups store-brand baking mix
• 2/3 cup buttermilk
• 1 teaspoon sugar

Fried Chicken

• 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts
• oil for frying
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1 cup buttermilk
• 1/2 cup water

Instructions

• To make the honey maple butter, combine the maple syrup, honey, and softened butter in a small bowl and mix well.
• Preheat the oven to 450°F.
• To make the biscuits, combine the baking mix, buttermilk, and sugar in a mixing bowl. Stir until a soft dough forms.
• Turn out the dough onto a surface that has been dusted with flour and knead 20 times. Roll out the dough until it is 1/2 inch thick and cut with a 2 1/2- or 3-inch biscuit cutter.
• Place the biscuits 2 inches apart on a baking sheet and bake for 8 to 10 minutes, or until golden brown.
• Place the biscuits on a wire rack to cool. After about 10 minutes, slice them in half horizontally.
• To prepare the chicken breasts, begin by slicing them first horizontally and then vertically, so that each chicken breast yields four portions. If the portions are not uniform in size, place them between two pieces of wax paper and gently pound them out with a meat pounder until they are more uniform. This will help them cook more evenly. Pat the chicken breasts dry with a paper towel.
• Pour 3 to 4 inches of oil into a deep fryer or large pot and heat the oil to 350°F.
• Set up a dredging station: In one bowl, combine the flour, salt, and pepper. In another bowl, combine the buttermilk and water.
• Season the chicken with salt and pepper and then dredge in the seasoned flour. Dip the chicken in buttermilk and dredge again in the seasoned flour.
• Deep-fry the chicken breasts in the hot oil until done, about 7 to 8 minutes. Turn the chicken over while frying to make sure both sides are golden brown. When the chicken is done, remove from the oil and drain on a wire rack.
• To prepare the sandwiches, spread about 1 teaspoon of honey maple butter on each bottom biscuit. Place a piece of chicken on each biscuit. Spread about 2 teaspoons of honey maple butter over the chicken and cover with the biscuit top.

Nutrition

Calories: 836kcal | Carbohydrates: 82g | Protein: 24g | Fat: 45g | Saturated Fat: 20g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 17g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 109mg | Sodium: 1799mg | Potassium: 521mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 23g | Vitamin A: 896IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 262mg | Iron: 4mg