Chicken & Waffles Recipe
Southern Fried Chicken Fingers/Belgian Waffle/Maple Syrup & Spicy Honey Butter
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Ingredients
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Chicken Fingers
Belgian Waffles
Maple Syrup & Spicy Honey Butter
Method
Chicken Fingers
- 1
Marinate the Chicken
In a large bowl, combine the buttermilk, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper. Add the chicken breasts, ensuring they are fully submerged. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour or overnight.
- 2
Prepare the Breading
In another bowl, mix together the all-purpose flour and cornstarch. Take the marinated chicken out of the refrigerator and let it drain slightly.
- 3
Bread the Chicken
Dredge each piece of chicken in the flour-cornstarch mixture, shaking off any excess. Place on a wire rack and let sit for 10 minutes.
- 4
Fry the Chicken
In a large pot or deep fryer, heat oil to 350°F (175°C). Fry the chicken pieces in batches for about 5-7 minutes until golden brown and cooked through. Drain on paper towels.
Belgian Waffles
- 5
Mix Dry Ingredients
In a large bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt.
- 6
- 7
Combine Ingredients
Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Do not overmix; a few lumps are okay.
- 8
Cook the Waffles
Preheat your waffle iron according to the manufacturer's instructions. Pour the batter into the preheated waffle iron and cook until golden brown, usually about 4-5 minutes.
Maple Syrup & Spicy Honey Butter
- 9
Make Spicy Honey Butter
In a small bowl, beat the softened butter with honey, cayenne pepper, and a pinch of salt until smooth. Set aside.
- 10
Heat Maple Syrup
In a small saucepan over low heat, warm the maple syrup until heated through. Do not boil.