Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsThe CaféChicken & Waffles Recipe

Chicken & Waffles Recipe

Inspired by The Café
Time1h
Serves2

Boneless chicken breast, fresh belgian waffle, drizzled with rich maple syrup and topped with house-made cinnamon-honey butter.

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Ingredients

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Chicken

Waffles

Cinnamon-Honey Butter

Toppings

Method

Chicken Preparation

  1. 1

    Season the Chicken

    In a bowl, season the boneless chicken breasts with salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and paprika. Ensure the chicken is evenly coated with the seasoning.

  2. 2

    Prepare the Breading

    Set up a breading station: Place the all-purpose flour in one shallow dish, whisk the eggs in another dish, and pour the buttermilk into a third dish.

  3. 3

    Bread the Chicken

    Dip each seasoned chicken breast first into the flour, then into the beaten eggs, and finally into the buttermilk. Ensure each piece is fully coated.

  4. 4

    Fry the Chicken

    Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once hot, carefully add the breaded chicken breasts. Fry for about 6-7 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and cooked through. Remove and drain on paper towels.

Waffle Preparation

  1. 5

    Combine Dry Ingredients

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

  2. 6

    Mix Wet Ingredients

    In another bowl, beat the eggs, then add the milk, melted butter, and vanilla extract. Mix until well combined.

  3. 7

    Combine and Cook

    Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix until just combined. Preheat the waffle iron and pour the batter according to the manufacturer's instructions, cooking until golden brown.

Cinnamon-Honey Butter Preparation

  1. 8

    Make the Butter

    In a bowl, beat the unsalted butter until smooth and creamy. Add honey and ground cinnamon, mixing until well combined.

Assembly

  1. 9

    Plate and Serve

    Place a waffle on a plate, top it with a piece of fried chicken, add a generous dollop of cinnamon-honey butter on top, and drizzle with maple syrup.

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