Chicken & Waffles Recipe
Cheddar Chive Waffle, Crispy Chicken, Hot Honey Butter
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Ingredients
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Waffles
Crispy Chicken
Hot Honey Butter
Method
Waffles
- 1
Prepare the Waffle Batter
In a large bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Mix well.
- 2
Add Cheese and Chives
Stir in the shredded cheddar cheese and chopped chives into the dry ingredients.
- 3
- 4
Combine Mixtures
Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Do not overmix.
- 5
Cook the Waffles
Preheat your waffle iron and cook the batter according to the manufacturer's instructions until golden brown and crispy.
Crispy Chicken
- 6
Marinate Chicken
In a large bowl, add the chicken thighs and pour the buttermilk over them. Cover and marinate in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour or overnight for best results.
- 7
Prepare the Breading
In a shallow dish, mix the all-purpose flour, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper.
- 8
Bread the Chicken
Remove the chicken from the buttermilk, allowing excess to drip off, and dredge each piece in the flour mixture until fully coated.
- 9
Fry the Chicken
In a large skillet, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat. Once hot, carefully add the breaded chicken pieces and fry until golden brown and crispy, about 5-7 minutes per side. Remove and drain on paper towels.
Hot Honey Butter
- 10
Make the Hot Honey Butter
In a bowl, combine the softened unsalted butter, honey, and cayenne pepper. Mix until smooth and well combined.