Crispy Chicken and Waffles Recipe – Crispy, golden fried chicken stacked between fluffy, buttery waffles and drizzled with sweet and spicy honey—this Southern classic is the ultimate comfort food with a bold, irresistible twist!
Here’s a recipe card for that mouthwatering Chicken and Waffles dish:
Crispy Chicken and Waffles Recipe
Servings: 4 | Prep Time: 20 mins | Cook Time: 30 mins
Ingredients
For the Chicken:
- 4 boneless chicken thighs or breasts
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 tsp hot sauce (optional)
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- Oil for frying
For the Waffles:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tbsp sugar
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 2 eggs
- 1 3/4 cups milk
- 1/2 cup melted butter
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
For the Sauce (Optional):
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1 tbsp hot sauce
- 1 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
1. Prepare the Chicken:
- Marinate chicken in buttermilk and hot sauce for at least 30 minutes (or overnight).
- Mix flour, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
- Dredge chicken in the flour mixture, coating well.
- Heat oil to 350°F (175°C) and fry chicken until golden brown and crispy, about 6-8 minutes per side.
2. Make the Waffles:
- Preheat your waffle iron.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, beat eggs, then add milk, melted butter, and vanilla.
- Combine wet and dry ingredients until just mixed.
- Cook in waffle iron until golden and crispy.
3. Make the Sauce:
- In a small pot, warm honey, hot sauce, and red pepper flakes until combined.
4. Assemble:
- Place fried chicken between two waffle squares.
- Drizzle with spicy honey sauce.
🔥 Pro Tip: Serve with creamy grits topped with sautéed shrimp for the ultimate Southern feast!
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