Jul 14 2026
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Leslie Knope’s Fried Chicken And Waffle Recipe

Inspired by Moonshine 152
Time2h
Serves4

Moonshine’s Best of Boston fried chicken, Belgian waffle, sriracha-bourbon awesome sauce, cinnamon honey butter ** GO GRANDE by adding an additional Belgian Waffle for $9**

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Ingredients

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Fried Chicken

Belgian Waffles

Sriracha-Bourbon Sauce

Cinnamon Honey Butter

Method

Fried Chicken

  1. 1

    Marinate the Chicken

    In a large bowl, combine the buttermilk with salt, black pepper, paprika, garlic powder, and onion powder. Add the chicken pieces, ensuring they are fully submerged. Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.

  2. 2

    Prepare for Frying

    In a separate bowl, mix the flour and cornstarch. Heat oil in a deep skillet or fryer to 350°F (175°C).

  3. 3

    Fry the Chicken

    Remove chicken from the marinade, allowing excess buttermilk to drip off. Dredge each piece in the flour mixture, coating thoroughly. Fry the chicken in batches for 12-15 minutes or until golden brown and cooked through. Drain on a paper towel-lined plate.

Belgian Waffles

  1. 4

    Mix the Dry Ingredients

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

  2. 5

    Combine Wet Ingredients

    In another bowl, beat the eggs and then mix in the milk, melted butter, and vanilla extract.

  3. 6

    Prepare the Waffles

    Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix until just combined. Preheat your waffle iron according to the manufacturer's instructions. Pour the batter into the waffle iron and cook until golden brown, about 5 minutes.

Sriracha-Bourbon Sauce

  1. 7

    Mix the Sauce

    In a small saucepan, combine sriracha, bourbon, honey, soy sauce, and lime juice. Heat over medium heat until warmed through, stirring frequently. Remove from heat and set aside.

Cinnamon Honey Butter

  1. 8

    Prepare the Butter

    In a small bowl, combine softened butter, honey, and cinnamon. Mix until well blended. Transfer to a serving dish.

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