Southern Fried Chicken and Waffles recipe
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with this Southern Fried Chicken and Waffles recipe. Crispy fried chicken served atop fluffy waffles, drizzled with a spicy honey butter sauce.
- Prep Time: 45 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Frying, Baking
- Cuisine: Southern
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
Ingredients
For the Southern 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
- Step 1: Prepare the Chicken
Brine the Chicken: In a large bowl, combine buttermilk, salt, pepper, garlic powder, paprika, and cayenne (if using). Add chicken thighs and marinate for at least 30 minutes or overnight.
Coat the Chicken: Mix flour and cornstarch in another bowl. Dredge chicken pieces in the flour mixture, pressing lightly.
Fry the Chicken: Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Fry chicken for 5-7 minutes per side, or until golden brown and cooked through (165°F internal temperature). Drain on a paper towel-lined plate.
- Step 2: Make the Waffles
Prepare the Batter: In one bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. In another bowl, whisk eggs, milk, melted butter, and vanilla extract.
Cook the Waffles: Combine wet and dry ingredients until just mixed. Cook in a preheated waffle iron according to the manufacturer’s instructions until golden and crisp.
- Step 3: Make the Spicy Honey Butter Sauce
Mix the Sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together honey, melted butter, hot sauce, and cayenne pepper. Adjust spice level to taste.
- Step 4: Assemble and Serve
Plate It: Stack a waffle on a plate and top with a piece of fried chicken.
Drizzle the Sauce: Drizzle the spicy honey butter sauce over the chicken and waffles.
Notes
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: Approx. 750
- Sugar: Approx. 20g
- Sodium: Approx. 800mg
- Fat: Approx. 30g
- Saturated Fat: Approx. 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: Approx. 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: Approx. 90g
- Fiber: Approx. 3g
- Protein: Approx. 30g
- Cholesterol: Approx. 150mg
Keywords: Southern, Fried Chicken, Waffles, Comfort Food, Southern Cuisine
