Southern biscuits filled with spicy chicken, eggs, and cheese for a bold, satisfying breakfast.
# Ingredient List:
→ Biscuits
01 - 2 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 1 tablespoon baking powder
03 - 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
04 - 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
05 - 3/4 teaspoon salt
06 - 6 tablespoons cold unsalted butter, cubed
07 - 3/4 cup cold buttermilk, plus additional for brushing
→ Cajun Chicken
08 - 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 pound total)
09 - 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
10 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
→ Filling
11 - 4 large eggs
12 - 2 tablespoons milk
13 - Salt and pepper, to taste
14 - 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
15 - 4 slices cheddar cheese or Monterey Jack
16 - 2 green onions, thinly sliced (optional)
# Steps:
01 - Preheat the oven to 425°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, sugar, and salt. Use a pastry blender or fingertips to cut in cold butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
03 - Pour in cold buttermilk and stir gently until just combined. Turn the dough onto a floured surface and pat into a 1-inch-thick rectangle. Fold the dough into thirds, rotate, and repeat this process twice to create flaky layers.
04 - Cut out 4 large rounds with a 3-inch biscuit cutter and arrange them on the lined baking sheet. Brush biscuit tops with extra buttermilk. Bake for 14 to 16 minutes, until golden brown. Let cool slightly.
05 - Pat chicken breasts dry. Sprinkle both sides evenly with Cajun seasoning. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook chicken for 5 to 6 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through, reaching an internal temperature of 165°F. Rest chicken for 5 minutes before slicing thinly.
06 - Whisk eggs with milk, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Melt butter in a nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add the egg mixture and gently scramble until just set.
07 - Split warm biscuits in half. Layer with scrambled eggs, sliced Cajun chicken, cheese slices, and green onions if desired. Replace the biscuit lids and serve immediately.
