Leslie Knope's "fried Chicken & Waffle" Recipe
Boston's best buttermilk fried chicken, belgian waffle, sriracha-bourbon awesome sauce, cinnamon honey butter.
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Ingredients
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Fried Chicken
Belgian Waffle
Sriracha-Bourbon Awesome Sauce
Cinnamon Honey Butter
Method
Fried Chicken
- 1
Marinate Chicken
In a large bowl, combine buttermilk and chicken thighs. Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight for best results.
- 2
Prepare Flour Mixture
In another bowl, mix together flour, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper.
- 3
Dredge Chicken
Remove chicken from buttermilk and allow excess to drip off. Dredge in the flour mixture, ensuring it's well-coated.
- 4
Fry Chicken
In a deep skillet or fryer, heat oil to 350°F (175°C). Fry chicken in batches for 10-12 minutes or until golden brown and cooked through. Drain on paper towels.
Belgian Waffle
- 5
Preheat Waffle Maker
Preheat your Belgian waffle maker according to the manufacturer's instructions.
- 6
Mix Dry Ingredients
In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt.
- 7
- 8
Combine and Cook
Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix until just combined. Pour the batter into the preheated waffle maker and cook according to the manufacturer's instructions until golden brown.
Sriracha-Bourbon Awesome Sauce
- 9
- 10
Adjust Flavor
Taste and adjust ingredients as needed, adding more honey for sweetness or sriracha for heat.
Cinnamon Honey Butter
- 11
Mix Ingredients
In a bowl, combine softened butter, honey, and ground cinnamon. Mix until smooth and well combined.
- 12
Serve
Transfer to a serving dish and refrigerate until ready to use.
