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Home » Recipes » 30 Minute Recipes

How to Make Honey Butter Chicken Biscuits

Published: Feb 8, 2022 Last Updated: Nov 27, 2022 by Marye 1419 words. | About 8 minutes to read this article.

15 minutes mins
You'll love this Whataburger copycat honey butter chicken biscuit recipe! It's so easy and just perfect for weekend noshing or a grab and go breakfast.
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  • ❤️ Why you'll love this recipe
  • 🧾 Ingredients
  • 🔪 Instructions
  • 🥄 Equipment
  • 🥫 Storage
  • 📖 Variations
  • 💭 Tips
  • 📚 Related recipes
  • 🍽️ Serve with...
  • 📞 The last word
  • 📖 Recipe
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❤️ Why you'll love this recipe

  • It's an even better copycat of one of Texas's most iconic meals.
  • When you're looking for a grab and go breakfast there's nothing better than a warm biscuit sandwich.
  • Spicy hot honey butter is incredible with crispy, salty fried chicken.

Imagine it's cold, rainy, and icky outside and you are cuddled in your favorite sweats watching Netflix. All of a sudden... BOOM!!... you have a craving for a Whataburger honey butter chicken biscuit that can't be ignored.

No problem. With this recipe you can make them at home in minutes. If you love the ones at Whataburger you'll definitely want to try these.

🧾 Ingredients

These are so stupid east to make! You'll find the full recipe ingredients and instructions in the green recipe card at the bottom of the page.

Labeled ingredients for honey butter chicken biscuit sliders
  • If you can't find chipotle in adobo (usually in the hispanic section at the grocery store) then ground chipotle will be fine - use about ¼ teaspoon or to taste.
  • Grilled chicken tenders are great on these biscuits, too!

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  • biscuits (canned or homemade)
  • butter
  • chipotle in adobo
  • chicken tenders (frozen or homemade)
  • honey
  • vanilla

🔪 Instructions

Note: This is an overview of the instructions. The full instructions are in the green recipe card below.

Step by step images for making honey butter chicken biscuits similar to Whataburger.
  1. Microwave the honey and butter until the butter is melted.
  2. Stir in the vanilla and mashed chipotle.
  3. Pour into a jar and allow it to cool.
  4. Spoon some of the cooled mixture on a biscuit, top with a cooked chicken tender, and add more if you like. Put the biscuit top on and enjoy.

🥄 Equipment

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You'll need the following items to make this recipe successfully.

  • jars with lids

This is not a necessity but a vacuum sealer is a great tool that allows you to prep different foods and store safely in the refrigerator or freezer longer than normal.

🥫 Storage

You can make the biscuits and chicken sandwiches ahead of time and wrap in plastic wrap then refrigerate. Or you can freeze in a ziploc or airtight container - then add the honey butter just before serving.

The breakfast sandwiches will be fine in the refrigerator for up to 4 days or in the freezer for up to three months.

The honey butter should be refrigerated in a jar with a tight fitting lid - and it will be fine for several weeks.

To reheat just wrap in a paper towel and microwave until heated through. You can reheat these in the air fryer, too.

📖 Variations

  • Make these with grilled chicken breasts
  • Use chicken thighs instead of chicken breast
  • Try these with the Hawaiian slider buns
  • Use a cold smoker to smoke the honey butter
  • If you live in Texas you can get Whataburger's honey butter sauce at many grocery stores... but honestly this homemade recipe is easy and delicious.
  • Sometimes I like to make these with these air fryer boneless chicken thighs - so quick and easy.

💭 Tips

These honey butter chicken biscuits are so easy to make from scratch because you can make the sauce ahead of time and the rest is really just assembly.

Expert Tip: These can be pretty messy. Use extra long toothpicks to hold the biscuits together and have plenty of napkins ready.

  • I've used boneless honey bbq wings, regular breaded tenders, bbq tenders, and about every other flavor there is. Try different ones to see which you like best.
  • Use extra sauce! It's sooooo good.
  • Grilled chicken breast works well, too.
  • The number of servings you get will depend on how many pieces of chicken and biscuits you get from the package.
  • The spicy honey butter sauce can be made several days ahead of time and stored tightly covered in the refrigerator.
  • Sprinkle a little coarse ground pepper on the top for extra zing.
  • Reheat leftovers in the microwave for about 1 minute.
  • The actual calories will vary depending on the the ingredients you use.

Done is better than perfect

There are times I enjoy spending hours in the kitchen creating complex dishes. Those times are few and far between these days.

We're all busy. I don't want to traipse 30 minutes into Dallas to find an imported cheese for some crazy, fancy-pants appetizer recipe.

How about you?

There are lots of pretty good convenience foods out there. Learn to use them wisely to save yourself time and energy. Especially when it comes to parties and get togethers.

The main thing is that your guests enjoy themselves, you enjoy yourself, and everyone leaves happy.

Finished chicken biscuit on a plate with ingredients in the background.

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  • Chicken Crescents are all creamy, gooey, cheesy, spicy perfection with cream cheese, chiles, and chicken. It's like an enchilada in one bite.
  • Spiced Apple and Ham Sliders are one of those recipes that you just keep going back to. Salty ham is folded onto a fluffy Cheddar cheese biscuit then topped with sweet spiced apple slices. A quick chipotle aioli gives the sandwich a little extra heat. 
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  • This Starbuck's copycat latte is the perfect way to get caffeinated in the morning.

📞 The last word

Whataburgers’ honey butter chicken biscuits are a favorite here and once you try this version they're bound to be a favorite with your family, too.

It's the perfect blend of honey, heat, and crispy chicken!

I love this as a quick lunch with a side of creamy potato salad, too.

If you click on the number of servings in the recipe card you can adjust the measurements up or down for the exact number of servings you need. Don't forget that you can click on "add to collection" to save it to your own, private recipe box!

If you love this recipe please give it 5 stars! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

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You'll love this Whataburger copycat honey butter chicken biscuit recipe! It's so easy and just perfect for weekend noshing or a grab and go breakfast.
Course Appetizer,Snack
Cuisine American - Southern
Prep Time: 5 minutes minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes minutes
Servings:18 sliders
Calories:166
Author:Marye Audet-White
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Ingredients

Chipotle Honey Butter

  • ½ cup butter
  • ⅓ cup honey
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ½ teaspoon chipotle in adobo, mashed

Chicken Biscuits

  • 24 ounces breaded boneless chicken tenders, from frozen section - baked according to directions or use the Restless Chiptole Recipe
  • 18 biscuits, Baked and split (homemade or frozen)

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Instructions

Chipotle Honey Butter

  • Add the butter and honey to a medium microwave safe bowl.
  • Microwave on high for 1 minute, or until the mixture is melted.
  • Whisk until well blended.
  • Whisk in the vanilla and the mashed chipotle in adobo.

Chicken

  • Cook according to manufacturer's instructions

Biscuits

  • Bake according to recipe or manufacturer's instructions

Assembly

  • Carefully cut the biscuits in half.
  • Spoon a little of the chipotle honey butter on the biscuit.
  • Place chicken tender on top.
  • Spoon a little extra honey butter over the chicken.
  • Add the top biscuit and push a long toothpick through to hold the chicken in place.
  • Repeat with the remaining chicken and biscuits.

Notes

These chicken biscuits are so easy to make because you can make the honey butter mixture ahead of time and the rest is just assembly, really.
  • I used boneless honey bbq chicken wings so that the flavor would really stand out but you can use whatever you like best - or make them homemade. Just make sure they're boneless
  • Grilled chicken breast works well, too.
  • The number of servings you get will depend on how many pieces of chicken and biscuits you get from the package.
  • The honey butter sauce can be made several days ahead of time and stored tightly covered in the refrigerator.
  • I used big toothpicks through them to help keep them together.
  • Sprinkle a little coarse ground pepper on the top for extra zing.
  • Reheat leftovers in the microwave for about 1 minute.
  • The actual calories will vary depending on the biscuits and the chicken you use.
Homemade chicken tenders
Homemade biscuits
You'll find more helpful tips and variations in the body of the post.

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 1biscuit | Calories: 166kcal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 16mg | Sodium: 303mg | Potassium: 74mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 158IU | Calcium: 15mg | Iron: 1mg

Nutrition information is estimated as a courtesy. If using for medical purposes, please verify information using your own nutritional calculator. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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    First published January 2, 2017. Last updated February 8, 2022 for readability and structure.

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    1. Kelsey

      January 22, 2017 at 8:18 pm

      I just want to reach into my computer screen and eat one of these!!! oh my goodness! this is like my dream food!!

      Reply
      • Marye Audet

        January 23, 2017 at 3:17 pm

        Thank you!

        Reply
    2. Diane Roark

      January 19, 2017 at 3:08 pm

      These sliders look extremely easy and delicious. I love sweet and spicy. It goes great with chicken and biscuits. YUM!!

      Blessings,
      Diane

      Reply
      • Marye Audet

        January 23, 2017 at 3:47 pm

        Thanks!

        Reply
    3. Shirley Wood

      January 16, 2017 at 8:06 pm

      Your biscuit recipe sounds really different and yummy. I've never been good at making biscuits but my hubby is and I'm going to get him to make these 🙂

      Reply
      • Marye Audet

        January 19, 2017 at 7:07 pm

        🙂 let me know what he thinks.

        Reply
    4. keikilani

      January 16, 2017 at 2:47 pm

      I am in love with your biscuit recipe!!! And my kids love to eat anything on a toothpick. 😉 This is a winner for our Game Day for sure!

      Reply
      • Marye Audet

        January 16, 2017 at 4:09 pm

        Thank you! 🙂

        Reply
    5. Pink

      January 05, 2017 at 9:58 am

      Oh man I love a good chicken biscuit! For sure will be saving this to try later! Thanks for the great recipe!

      Reply
      • Marye Audet

        January 06, 2017 at 10:23 pm

        Let me know what you think. 🙂

        Reply
    6. Tammy

      January 02, 2017 at 6:38 pm

      This almost reminds me of biscuits and gravy...these sliders just look so darn good! I'm in love with that honey butter...mmmmm mmm mmm! ^_^

      Reply
      • Marye Audet

        January 03, 2017 at 9:50 pm

        Thank you, Tammy!

        Reply
    7. Cynthia | What A Girl Eats

      January 02, 2017 at 5:35 pm

      I'm a sucker for a good biscuit! these sound really good. And sliders are perfect for game day!

      Reply
      • Marye Audet

        January 03, 2017 at 9:40 pm

        I totally agree!

        Reply
    8. Patricia @ Grab a Plate

      January 02, 2017 at 4:11 pm

      This looks toooooo good to be true! I would love these in front of me right now! That butter! And I've never seen a biscuit recipe like this, and cannot wait to try it! WOW!

      Reply
      • Marye Audet

        January 03, 2017 at 9:15 pm

        Let me know what you think!

        Reply

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