Description
A Southern comfort food classic, this Homemade Fried Chicken ‘n’ Waffles is paired with a homemade jalapeno honey butter sauce for the perfect blend of savory and sweet. Crispy fried chicken on fluffy waffles creates a delicious contrast of textures.
Ingredients
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- For the Jalapeno Honey Butter Sauce:
- 3/4 cup jalapeno infused honey
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tbsp brown sugar
- 1/2 tsp kosher salt
- For the Chicken Brine:
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp pepper
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp paprika
- 2 tbsp hot sauce
- 2 cups buttermilk
- 4 split chicken breasts, making eight pieces, boneless skinless
- For the Dredge:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup potato starch
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1 tbsp garlic powder
- 1 tbsp onion powder
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp cayenne
- 2 tsp kosher salt
- 1 tbsp black pepper
- 4 tbsp buttermilk brine, for the divided half of the dredge
- Canola oil or avocado oil for frying
- For the Belgian Waffles:
- 1.75 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tbsp cornstarch
- 2 tbsp sugar
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 3/4 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted and cooled slightly
- 2 large eggs, separated
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Make the Jalapeno Honey Sauce: Melt butter in a small saucepan over medium heat. Add jalapeno honey, Dijon mustard, brown sugar, and salt. Simmer for 2-3 minutes until thickened. Remove from heat and cool. Optional: strain to remove jalapeno slices and seeds.
- Make the Chicken: In a bowl, whisk together brine ingredients. Add chicken breasts and refrigerate for at least 4 hours. In another bowl, mix dredge ingredients. Dredge chicken in flour mixture, dip in brine, and coat again in flour. Heat oil in a skillet to 350°F. Fry chicken for 6-8 minutes per side until golden brown. Drain on paper towels.
- Make the Waffles: Preheat waffle iron. Whisk together dry ingredients in one bowl. Mix wet ingredients (buttermilk, heavy cream, melted butter, egg yolks, vanilla) in another. Beat egg whites until stiff peaks form, then fold into wet mixture. Combine with dry ingredients. Cook waffles in waffle iron until golden brown. Keep warm in a 200°F oven.
- Serve fried chicken on top of waffles, drizzle with jalapeno honey butter sauce.
Notes
- Brine the chicken for at least 4 hours for the best flavor and juiciness.
- If you like extra heat, leave some jalapeno slices in the sauce for added spice.
- For lighter waffles, separate the egg whites and fold them in last to create a fluffy texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with waffle
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 95mg