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Honey Fried Chicken and Waffles

Super crispy fried chicken, drizzled with a warm honey glaze, served with the fluffiest buttermilk waffles!

Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Main Course , Breakfast

Ingredients

for the buttermilk waffles
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • ¾ teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 ⅔ cups buttermilk
  • 2 large eggs
  • ¼ cup unsalted butter melted
for the chicken
  • 1 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup yellow cornmeal
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs cut into 1 1/2-inch chunks
  • 2 cups buttermilk
  • 6 cups vegetable oil
  • ¼ cup honey warmed

Instructions

for the buttermilk waffles
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  1. Preheat oven to 200 degrees F and a waffle iron to medium-high heat. Lightly oil the top and bottom of the waffle iron or coat with nonstick spray.
  2. In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda and salt.
  3. In a large glass measuring cup or another bowl, whisk together buttermilk, eggs and butter. Pour mixture over dry ingredients and stir using a rubber spatula just until moist.
  4. Pour a scant 1/2 cup of the buttermilk mixture into the waffle iron, close gently and cook until golden brown and crisp, about 4-5 minutes; keep warm in oven.
for the chicken
  1. In a large bowl, combine flour, cornmeal, baking powder, cayenne pepper, 2 teaspoons salt and 1 teaspoon pepper.
  2. Working one at a time, dredge chicken in flour mixture, dip into buttermilk, then dredge again in flour mixture, pressing to coat.
  3. Heat vegetable oil in a large stockpot or Dutch oven over medium high heat until it registers 360 degrees F on a deep-fry thermometer.
  4. Working in batches, add chicken and fry until golden brown, turning occasionally, about 4-5 minutes. Transfer to a baking sheet fitted with a wire rack and keep warm.*
  5. Serve immediately with waffles, drizzled with honey.

Notes

  • *The chicken can be kept warm, as needed, in the oven at 200 degrees F.