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Soul Food Yardbird Biscuits with Pepper Peach Jelly

This soul food classic combines crispy fried chicken, flaky biscuits, and a bold, sweet-and-spicy pepper peach jelly for a perfect balance of flavors.
Melted Cheddar cheese adds a rich touch, making this sandwich a comforting, indulgent dish that embodies the best of Southern cuisine.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Marinating Time 8 hours
Course Breakfast
Cuisine Southern
Servings 6

Ingredients
  

For the Biscuits

  • 6 biscuits see recipe for Southern Raised Biscuits with Spicy Sausage Cream Gravy or your favorite biscuit recipe

For the Chicken

  • 6 boneless, skinless chicken thighs

For the Pepper Peach Jelly

  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 2 fresh jalapeños sliced
  • 4 cups sliced and peeled fresh peaches
  • ½ cup brown sugar
  • ¼ cup white sugar
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup orange juice

For Assembly

  • Sliced Cheddar cheese

Instructions
 

Prepare the Biscuits

  • Follow your chosen biscuit recipe to make 6 fluffy, buttery biscuits. Set aside once baked.

Prepare the Fried Chicken

  • Marinate the chicken thighs overnight and cook them as directed in the Southern Fried Cornish Hens recipe, replacing the hens with chicken thighs.

Make the Pepper Peach Jelly

  • In a small saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat.
  • Add the sliced jalapeños and sauté for about 2 minutes, until they begin to soften.
  • Stir in the peaches, brown sugar, white sugar, salt, and orange juice.
  • Cook the mixture over medium-high heat for approximately 25 minutes, stirring occasionally, until it thickens into a jam-like consistency.
  • Remove from heat and let it cool.

Assemble the Biscuits

  • Split the biscuits in half and place a slice of Cheddar cheese on the bottom half.
  • Set the biscuit halves under the broiler for a few moments until the cheese melts.
  • Once melted, place a crispy fried chicken thigh on top of the cheese.
  • Spoon a generous amount of pepper peach jelly over the chicken.
  • Cover with the top half of the biscuit and serve immediately.

Notes

  • For extra heat, add a pinch of red pepper flakes or extra jalapeños to the jelly.
  • Serve with a side of coleslaw or crispy fries for a full Southern soul food experience.
  • Buttermilk biscuits work best for this recipe, providing a soft, flaky texture that pairs well with the fried chicken.
Keyword fried chicken biscuit sandwich, homemade pepper peach jam, soul food, soul food chicken biscuit, Southern biscuit sandwich, Southern comfort food recipe, spicy peach jelly recipe, sweet and spicy chicken biscuits
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