Chicken 'n' Waffles Recipe
Hot honey chicken, pearl sugar waffles, over medium eggs, green onions, side fruit
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Ingredients
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Hot Honey Chicken
Pearl Sugar Waffles
Over Medium Eggs
Garnish & Sides
Method
Hot Honey Chicken
- 1
Marinate the Chicken
In a large bowl, combine chicken thighs and buttermilk. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, preferably overnight.
- 2
Prepare the Coating
In a shallow dish, mix together flour, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper.
- 3
Coat the Chicken
Remove chicken from buttermilk, allowing excess to drip off. Dredge in the flour mixture, pressing to adhere. Shake off excess.
- 4
Fry the Chicken
In a large skillet, heat vegetable oil over medium-high heat. Fry chicken in batches for about 7-10 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through. Internal temperature should reach 165°F (75°C).
- 5
Make Hot Honey
In a small saucepan, combine honey and red pepper flakes. Heat over low until warm. Drizzle over fried chicken before serving.
Pearl Sugar Waffles
- 6
Prepare the Batter
In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. In another bowl, whisk milk, eggs, melted butter, and vanilla extract until well combined.
- 7
Combine Ingredients
Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Fold in the pearl sugar.
- 8
Cook the Waffles
Preheat your waffle iron. Pour the batter onto the hot waffle iron and cook according to the manufacturer's instructions, usually about 4-5 minutes, or until golden brown.
Over Medium Eggs
- 9
Cook the Eggs
In a non-stick skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Crack the eggs into the skillet and cook until whites are set but yolks are still runny, about 3-4 minutes. Flip and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes for over medium.
Garnish & Serve
- 10
Assemble the Dish
On a plate, stack a waffle, top with hot honey chicken, and an over medium egg. Garnish with chopped green onions and serve with a side of mixed fresh fruit.
