Jul 14 2026
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Chicken & Waffles Recipe

Inspired by Truth and Beauty
Time1h 30m
Serves4

bone-in thigh / korean wing sauce / spicy maple butter

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Ingredients

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Chicken

Waffles

Spicy Maple Butter

Method

Chicken Preparation

  1. 1

    Marinate the Chicken

    In a bowl, mix the Korean wing sauce, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and paprika. Add the bone-in chicken thighs and coat them evenly. Cover and marinate in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour or overnight for best flavor.

  2. 2

    Cook the Chicken

    Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Place the marinated chicken thighs on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Bake for 35-40 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through and has an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).

Waffle Preparation

  1. 3

    Make the Batter

    In a large bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt. In another bowl, beat the eggs and then mix in the milk, melted butter, and vanilla extract. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined; do not overmix.

  2. 4

    Cook the Waffles

    Preheat your waffle iron according to the manufacturer's instructions. Pour the appropriate amount of batter into the waffle iron and cook until golden brown. Repeat with the remaining batter.

Spicy Maple Butter Preparation

  1. 5

    Make the Spicy Maple Butter

    In a bowl, mix the softened unsalted butter, maple syrup, cayenne pepper, and salt. Adjust the salt and cayenne to taste. Transfer to a serving dish.

Assembly

  1. 6

    Serve the Dish

    Place a waffle on a plate, top it with a baked chicken thigh, and drizzle generously with spicy maple butter.

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