Fried Egg, Crispy Chicken Thigh, Mike’s Hot Honey

In a large bowl, combine chicken thighs and buttermilk. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight for best results.

Marinate Chicken

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

Prepare the Breading

Remove chicken from the buttermilk, letting excess drip off. Dredge each piece in the flour mixture, pressing to adhere. Set aside.

Bread the Chicken

In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Once hot, carefully add chicken thighs and fry until golden brown and cooked through, about 7-8 minutes per side. Drain on paper towels.

Fry the Chicken

Prepare waffle mix according to package instructions. Preheat waffle iron and cook waffles until golden brown.

Make Waffles

In a non-stick skillet, fry eggs to your desired doneness.

Fry the Eggs

Serve a waffle topped with a piece of fried chicken, a fried egg, and drizzle with Mike’s Hot Honey.

Assemble the Dish

fried chicken & waffles

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