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Ingredients
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Fried Chicken
Waffles
Kale Slaw
Spiced Maple Syrup
Method
Fried Chicken
- 1
Marinate chicken
In a large bowl, whisk together buttermilk, hot sauce, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Submerge the chicken thighs in the marinade, cover, and refrigerate for 2 hours.
- 2
Prepare dredge
In a large shallow dish, whisk together flour, cornmeal, salt, black pepper, paprika, and cayenne.
- 3
Heat oil
Pour oil into a heavy pot to a depth of about 3 inches and heat to 350°F (175°C).
- 4
Dredge chicken
Shake excess marinade from each thigh, then dredge in the flour mixture, pressing to adhere. Place on a rack while you finish batches.
- 5
Fry
Fry chicken in batches, turning once, until deep golden brown and internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C), about 12-15 minutes per batch. Remove to a rack to drain.
Waffles
- 6
Make batter (dry)
In a bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- 7
- 8
Combine
Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and whisk until just combined. Lumps are okay; don’t overmix.
- 9
Cook waffles
Preheat the waffle iron and lightly grease. Pour batter and cook until golden and crisp, about 4-5 minutes per waffle.
Kale Slaw
- 10
Prepare greens
Roughly chop kale and remove tough stems. Toss kale with a pinch of salt and massage for 1-2 minutes to soften.
- 11
Toss slaw
In a large bowl, combine kale, shredded red cabbage, and carrot.
- 12
Make dressing
Whisk mayonnaise, apple cider vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- 13
Dress and chill
Pour dressing over slaw and toss to coat. Refrigerate 15-20 minutes before serving to allow flavors to meld.
Spiced Maple Syrup
- 14
Combine
In a small saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Whisk in maple syrup, chili powder, cinnamon, and salt.
- 15
Simmer
Bring to a gentle simmer and cook 2-3 minutes to combine flavors and lightly thicken.
- 16
Keep warm
Keep the syrup warm while the chicken and waffles finish.
To Serve
- 17
Plate a waffle, top with a piece of fried chicken, a generous spoon of kale slaw, and a drizzle of spiced maple syrup. Repeat for remaining portions and serve immediately.
