Chicken & Waffles Recipe
Buttermilk fried chicken, Mike's hot honey
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Ingredients
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Chicken Marinade
Fried Chicken Breading
Waffles
Finishing Touch
Method
Chicken Marinade
- 1
Marinate the Chicken
In a large bowl, combine the buttermilk, salt, black pepper, paprika, garlic powder, and onion powder. Add the chicken thighs to the marinade, ensuring they are fully submerged. Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight for best results.
Fried Chicken Breading
- 2
Prepare the Breading
In a separate bowl, mix together the all-purpose flour, cornstarch, salt, black pepper, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, and cayenne pepper. Remove the marinated chicken from the refrigerator and let it drain slightly. Dredge each piece of chicken in the flour mixture, shaking off the excess.
- 3
Fry the Chicken
In a large skillet, heat vegetable oil over medium-high heat. Once hot, carefully add the coated chicken pieces, frying in batches if necessary to avoid overcrowding. Fry for about 7-10 minutes on each side, or until the chicken is golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature should reach 165°F/74°C). Remove from the oil and place on a wire rack to drain excess oil.
Waffles
- 4
Make the Waffle Batter
In a large bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt. In another bowl, beat the eggs and then mix in the milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract. Gradually combine the wet ingredients with the dry ingredients, stirring until just combined.
- 5
Cook the Waffles
Preheat your waffle maker according to the manufacturer's instructions. Pour the appropriate amount of batter onto the preheated waffle maker and cook until golden brown and crispy. Repeat until all batter is used.
Finishing Touch
- 6
Serve
To serve, place a waffle on a plate, top with a piece of fried chicken, and drizzle with Mike's Hot Honey. Enjoy your delicious Chicken & Waffles!