Tender biscuits with maple, ginger, chicken, and cheddar for a savory, comforting treat or casual meal.
# Ingredient List:
→ Biscuits
01 - 2 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 1 tablespoon baking powder
03 - 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
04 - 1 teaspoon salt
05 - 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
06 - 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
07 - 1/2 cup cold unsalted butter, cubed
08 - 2/3 cup cold buttermilk
09 - 1 large egg
10 - 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup
→ Filling
11 - 1 cup cooked chicken breast, shredded or diced
12 - 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh ginger
13 - 2 green onions, finely sliced
14 - 1/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese (optional)
→ Brushing
15 - 2 tablespoons melted butter
16 - 1 tablespoon maple syrup
# Directions:
01 - Preheat oven to 425°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - In a large mixing bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, ground ginger, and black pepper.
03 - Add cold butter cubes and cut in using a pastry blender or fork until mixture forms coarse crumbs.
04 - In a separate bowl, whisk together cold buttermilk, egg, and pure maple syrup.
05 - Add wet ingredients to dry mixture, stirring gently just until incorporated.
06 - Carefully fold in shredded chicken, fresh ginger, green onions, and shredded cheddar cheese if using; mix only until evenly distributed.
07 - Using a spoon or ice cream scoop, drop eight equal mounds of dough onto prepared baking sheet, spacing evenly.
08 - Bake for 16 to 18 minutes or until biscuits are golden brown on top.
09 - While baking, mix melted butter and maple syrup in a small bowl for brushing.
10 - Remove biscuits from oven and immediately brush tops with maple butter.
11 - Serve warm as a snack or main course.
