Jul 13 2026
RestaurantsCatalina Kitchen and BarChicken & Waffles Recipe

Chicken & Waffles Recipe

Time1h
Serves2

crispy chicken breast, buttermilk waffle, powdered sugar, hot honey, warm maple syrup

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Ingredients

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Chicken

Waffles

Toppings

Method

Chicken

  1. 1

    Prepare Chicken

    In a large bowl, marinate the chicken breasts in buttermilk for at least 1 hour or overnight in the refrigerator for maximum tenderness.

  2. 2

    Prepare Coating

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

  3. 3

    Heat Oil

    In a deep frying pan or dutch oven, heat vegetable oil over medium-high heat until it reaches 350°F (175°C).

  4. 4

    Coat Chicken

    Remove chicken from buttermilk and allow excess to drip off. Dredge the chicken in the flour mixture, ensuring it's fully coated.

  5. 5

    Fry Chicken

    Carefully place the coated chicken in the hot oil and fry for about 6-8 minutes per side, or until golden brown and cooked through. Remove and let drain on a paper towel.

Waffles

  1. 6

    Prepare Waffle Batter

    In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt. In another bowl, beat the eggs and then mix in the buttermilk, melted butter, and vanilla extract.

  2. 7

    Combine Ingredients

    Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix until just combined. Avoid overmixing.

  3. 8

    Cook Waffles

    Preheat your waffle iron according to the manufacturer's instructions. Pour the batter into the preheated waffle iron and cook until golden and crispy, usually 5-7 minutes.

Serving

  1. 9

    Assemble Dish

    On a plate, stack a waffle and top it with a piece of crispy chicken. Dust with powdered sugar, drizzle with hot honey and warm maple syrup.

  2. 10

    Serve

    Serve immediately while hot for the best experience.

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