Jul 09 2026
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Chicken & Waffles Recipe

Inspired by Bubba
Time1h 30m
Serves4

Buttermilk fried chicken (breast and thigh) with whipped honey butter, syrup and bread-and-butter pickles.

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Ingredients

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Fried Chicken

Waffles

Whipped Honey Butter

Pickles

Syrup

Method

Fried Chicken

  1. 1

    Marinate the Chicken

    In a large bowl, add the chicken breasts and thighs and pour in the buttermilk. Ensure the chicken is fully submerged. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight for best results.

  2. 2

    Prepare the Breading

    In another bowl, mix together the flour, cornstarch, baking powder, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper.

  3. 3

    Heat the Oil

    In a large pot or deep skillet, heat vegetable oil over medium-high heat until it reaches 350°F (175°C).

  4. 4

    Bread the Chicken

    Remove the chicken from the buttermilk, allowing excess to drip off. Dredge each piece in the flour mixture, pressing firmly to ensure an even coating.

  5. 5

    Fry the Chicken

    Carefully place the breaded chicken into the hot oil. Fry in batches, cooking for about 7-10 minutes on each side or until golden brown and cooked through. Use a meat thermometer to ensure internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).

  6. 6

    Drain and Rest

    Remove the chicken from the oil and place on a wire rack or paper towels to drain excess oil. Allow to rest for 5 minutes before serving.

Waffles

  1. 7

    Mix Dry Ingredients

    In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt.

  2. 8

    Combine Wet Ingredients

    In another bowl, beat the eggs and then add the milk, melted butter, and vanilla extract. Mix until well combined.

  3. 9

    Combine Mixtures

    Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Do not overmix; some lumps are okay.

  4. 10

    Cook the Waffles

    Preheat a waffle iron according to the manufacturer’s instructions. Grease with a little butter or oil. Pour the batter into the waffle iron and cook until golden brown, about 4-5 minutes.

Whipped Honey Butter

  1. 11

    Prepare the Butter

    In a mixing bowl, combine softened unsalted butter, honey, and salt. Beat with a hand mixer or whisk until fluffy and well incorporated.

Serving

  1. 12

    Assemble the Dish

    On a plate, stack a waffle, top with a piece of fried chicken, and drizzle with maple syrup. Add a dollop of whipped honey butter on top and serve with a side of bread-and-butter pickles.

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