Jul 14 2026
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Fried Chicken And Waffle Recipe

Inspired by Rooster & the Till
Time2h
Serves4

Miso | Yuzu Maple | Caviar

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Ingredients

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Fried Chicken

Waffles

Yuzu Maple Sauce

Garnish

Method

Fried Chicken

  1. 1

    Marinate the Chicken

    In a large bowl, combine the buttermilk, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper. Add the chicken thighs, ensuring they are fully submerged. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight for best results.

  2. 2

    Prepare the Breading

    In another bowl, mix the all-purpose flour, cornstarch, paprika, salt, and black pepper. This will be used for breading the chicken.

  3. 3

    Heat the Oil

    In a large pot or deep fryer, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat until it reaches 350°F (175°C).

  4. 4

    Bread the Chicken

    Remove the chicken from the marinade and let excess buttermilk drip off. Dredge each piece in the flour mixture, pressing lightly to adhere.

  5. 5

    Fry the Chicken

    Carefully place the breaded chicken in the hot oil, working in batches if necessary. Fry for about 8-10 minutes, or until golden brown and cooked through. Use a meat thermometer to ensure the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).

  6. 6

    Drain

    Remove the fried chicken and place it on a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.

Waffles

  1. 7

    Mix Dry Ingredients

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

  2. 8

    Mix Wet Ingredients

    In another bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, melted butter, and vanilla extract until smooth.

  3. 9

    Combine Mixtures

    Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and gently stir until just combined. Do not overmix; some lumps are okay.

  4. 10

    Preheat Waffle Iron

    Preheat your waffle iron according to the manufacturer’s instructions.

  5. 11

    Cook Waffles

    Pour the batter into the preheated waffle iron and cook according to the manufacturer's instructions until golden brown.

Yuzu Maple Sauce

  1. 12

    Combine Ingredients

    In a small saucepan, combine the maple syrup, yuzu juice, and miso paste. Whisk until smooth.

  2. 13

    Heat the Sauce

    Place the saucepan over medium heat and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer. Cook for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat.

Assembly

  1. 14

    Plate the Dish

    On a serving plate, stack a waffle, add a piece of fried chicken on top, and drizzle with yuzu maple sauce.

  2. 15

    Garnish

    Top with caviar and sprinkle chopped chives over the dish before serving.

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