Jul 13 2026
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Hot Chicken + Waffles Recipe

Inspired by Salted Edge
Time1h
Serves4

sweet potato Heavenly Waffles® + crispy fried chicken + strawberry basil relish + whipped mascarpone + spicy maple bacon syrup

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Ingredients

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Waffles

Fried Chicken

Strawberry Basil Relish

Whipped Mascarpone

Spicy Maple Bacon Syrup

Method

Waffles

  1. 1

    Preheat Waffle Iron

    Preheat your waffle iron according to manufacturer's instructions.

  2. 2

    Prepare Sweet Potatoes

    Peel and cube sweet potatoes. Boil in water until tender, about 15 minutes. Drain and mash.

  3. 3

    Mix Dry Ingredients

    In a mixing bowl, combine the mashed sweet potatoes, flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Mix well.

  4. 4

    Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients

    In another bowl, whisk together milk, eggs, vanilla extract, and melted butter. Combine with dry ingredients and mix until just combined.

  5. 5

    Cook Waffles

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

Fried Chicken

  1. 6

    Marinate Chicken

    Marinate chicken thighs in buttermilk for at least 1 hour, preferably overnight.

  2. 7

    Prepare Coating

    In a shallow dish, combine flour, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper.

  3. 8

    Coat Chicken

    Remove chicken from buttermilk, allowing excess to drip off. Dredge in the flour mixture until fully coated.

  4. 9

    Fry Chicken

    In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Fry chicken for about 5-7 minutes on each side until golden and cooked through.

  5. 10

    Drain and Keep Warm

    Drain on paper towels and keep warm until ready to serve.

Strawberry Basil Relish

  1. 11

    Combine Relish Ingredients

    In a bowl, mix together diced strawberries, chopped basil, honey, and lemon juice until well combined.

  2. 12

    Let Relish Sit

    Let the relish sit for at least 10 minutes to allow flavors to meld.

Whipped Mascarpone

  1. 13

    Whip Mascarpone

    In a mixing bowl, whisk together mascarpone cheese, heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until light and fluffy.

Spicy Maple Bacon Syrup

  1. 14

    Prepare Syrup

    In a small saucepan, combine maple syrup, crumbled bacon, and cayenne pepper. Heat gently over low heat until warmed.

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