Japanese Style Chicken & Waffles Recipe

Preparation

1. 1

   Prepare the Chicken

   Marinate the chicken thighs in a mixture of soy sauce, miso paste, and calamansi juice for at least 30 minutes.

2. 2

   Cook the Waffles

   In a bowl, mix the waffle mix, eggs, and milk until smooth. Cook in a preheated waffle maker according to manufacturer instructions.

3. 3

   Char the Bok Choy

   Heat a grill or skillet over medium-high heat. Toss bok choy in a little oil and grill for about 2-3 minutes until charred and tender.

4. 4

   Cook the Chicken

   In a skillet, melt 2 tablespoons of butter over medium heat. Cook the marinated chicken thighs for 5-7 minutes on each side until cooked through and crispy.

5. 5

   Prepare XO Butter

   In a small bowl, mix the remaining butter with chili flakes to create the XO butter.

6. 6

   Plate the Dish

   Serve the waffles topped with the cooked chicken, charred bok choy, a drizzle of Kewpie mayo, and a dollop of XO butter.