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Southern Fried Chicken and Waffles recipe

Southern Fried Chicken and Waffles recipe
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Indulge in this classic Southern Fried Chicken and Waffles recipe that perfectly combines savory and sweet flavors. Crispy fried chicken paired with fluffy waffles and a spicy honey butter sauce is a delicious treat for any meal.

Ingredients

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For the Fried Chicken:

  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken thighs (or breasts)
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional, for heat)
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup cornstarch
  • Oil for frying (vegetable or canola)

For the Waffles:

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 3/4 cups milk
  • 1/3 cup melted butter
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

For the Spicy Honey Butter Sauce:

  • 1/2 cup honey (or maple syrup)
  • 4 tablespoons butter, melted
  • 1–2 teaspoons hot sauce (adjust to taste)
  • Pinch of cayenne pepper (optional)

Instructions

  1. Step 1: Prepare the Chicken

    Brine the chicken by marinating it in a mixture of buttermilk, salt, pepper, garlic powder, paprika, and cayenne for at least 30 minutes. Coat chicken in a flour-cornstarch mixture and fry until golden and cooked through.

  2. Step 2: Make the Waffles

    Prepare a batter by combining dry ingredients in one bowl and wet ingredients in another. Cook waffles in a preheated waffle iron until crisp and golden.

  3. Step 3: Make the Spicy Honey Butter Sauce

    Whisk together honey, melted butter, hot sauce, and cayenne pepper to create a spicy honey butter sauce.

  4. Step 4: Assemble and Serve

    Stack a waffle, top with fried chicken, and drizzle with the spicy honey butter sauce.

Notes

  • Adjust the level of cayenne pepper and hot sauce in the sauce to suit your spice preference.
  • For a shortcut, you can use store-bought fried chicken instead of making it from scratch.

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Keywords: Southern, Fried Chicken, Waffles, Spicy Honey Butter Sauce, Comfort Food

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