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Southern Fried Chicken and Waffles recipe

Southern Fried Chicken and Waffles recipe
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Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with this Southern Fried Chicken and Waffles recipe. Crispy, flavorful fried chicken served atop fluffy, golden waffles, all brought together with a drizzle of spicy honey butter sauce.

Ingredients

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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

  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.

  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.

  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.

  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.

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

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