Jun 09 2026
RestaurantsPacino's Italian RestaurantChicken & Waffle Stack Recipe

Chicken & Waffle Stack Recipe

Time1h
Serves4

Fried chicken, cheddar-waffle, bacon, sunnyside eggs, honey-butter spread

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Ingredients

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Fried Chicken

Cheddar Waffles

Sunnyside Eggs

Honey-Butter Spread

Bacon

Method

Fried Chicken

  1. 1

    Marinate the Chicken

    In a large bowl, combine the buttermilk, salt, pepper, paprika, garlic powder, and onion powder. Add the chicken thighs, ensuring they are fully submerged in the marinade. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, or overnight for best results.

  2. 2

    Prepare for Frying

    In a separate bowl, combine the flour, salt, paprika, garlic powder, and onion powder. Heat oil in a deep skillet or fryer to 350°F (175°C).

  3. 3

    Fry the Chicken

    Remove the chicken from the marinade, allowing excess buttermilk to drip off. Dredge each piece in the flour mixture, shaking off excess flour. Carefully place the chicken in the hot oil and fry for about 8-10 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and cooked through. Remove and drain on paper towels.

Cheddar Waffles

  1. 4

    Mix Dry Ingredients

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

  2. 5

    Combine Wet Ingredients

    In another bowl, whisk together the milk, eggs, and melted butter. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients, stirring until just combined. Fold in the shredded cheddar cheese.

  3. 6

    Cook the Waffles

    Preheat your waffle iron according to the manufacturer's instructions. Pour the batter into the preheated waffle iron and cook until golden brown. Repeat until all batter is used.

Sunnyside Eggs

  1. 7

    Cook the Eggs

    In a skillet over medium heat, melt the butter. Crack the eggs into the skillet, ensuring they do not touch. Cook until the whites are set and the yolks are still runny, about 3-4 minutes.

Honey-Butter Spread

  1. 8

    Make the Spread

    In a small bowl, combine the softened butter and honey. Mix until well blended and creamy.

Bacon

  1. 9

    Cook the Bacon

    In a skillet over medium heat, cook the bacon strips until crispy, about 5-7 minutes. Drain on paper towels.

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