Cajun Chicken Breakfast Biscuits (Printable Version)
Biscuits layered with savory Cajun chicken, eggs, and cheese make this a hearty Southern-inspired morning meal.
# What You'll Need:
→ 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 extra for brushing
→ Cajun Chicken
08 - 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 pound)
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
# Directions:
01 - Heat oven to 425°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, sugar, and salt. Using a pastry blender or fork, cut in cold butter until mixture forms coarse crumbs.
03 - Pour in cold buttermilk and gently mix until just combined. Transfer dough to a floured surface and pat into a 1-inch thick rectangle. Fold into thirds, rotate, and repeat twice for optimal flakiness.
04 - Cut four large biscuits using a 3-inch biscuit cutter. Arrange on lined baking sheet and brush tops with additional buttermilk. Bake 14–16 minutes until golden brown, then let cool briefly.
05 - Pat chicken breasts dry and coat evenly in Cajun seasoning. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high and sear chicken 5–6 minutes per side until cooked through (165°F internal temperature). Rest 5 minutes before slicing.
06 - Whisk eggs, milk, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Melt butter in nonstick skillet over medium heat. Pour in eggs and gently scramble until just set.
07 - Split warm biscuits. Layer with scrambled eggs, sliced Cajun chicken, cheese slices, and green onions if desired. Cap with biscuit lids and serve promptly.
# Additional Tips::
01 -
- Satisfying layers of flaky biscuit, spicy chicken, and creamy eggs
- Ideal for a filling breakfast or brunch gathering
02 -
- Adjust spice by using more or less Cajun seasoning
- Biscuit dough can be prepped ahead and chilled overnight for extra flakiness
03 -
- Use very cold butter for the lightest, flakiest biscuits
- Rest cooked chicken before slicing for juicier filling