Chicken and Waffles with Maple Hot Honey
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Chicken and Waffles with Maple Hot Honey

Crispy fried chicken atop golden Belgian waffles, drizzled with sweet and spicy maple hot honey - Southern brunch perfection.

45 min
4 servings
SouthernComfy Editorial Team

Recipe by the SouthernComfy Editorial Team

Developed and reviewed by our editorial team.

Prep Time

20m

Cook Time

25m

Servings

4

Difficulty

Medium

Estimated Nutrition

Per serving · estimated

Calories

680

Protein

35 g

Carbs

65 g

Fat

32 g

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Ingredients

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  • 4 chicken thighs, boneless
  • 2 cups buttermilk
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon paprika
  • 2 teaspoons garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 2 cups waffle batter (prepared)
  • 1/2 cup maple syrup
  • 2 tablespoons hot sauce
  • Vegetable oil for frying

Instructions

1

Marinate chicken in buttermilk for at least 2 hours or overnight.

2

Mix flour, paprika, garlic powder, cayenne, salt, and pepper in a shallow dish.

3

Heat oil to 350°F in a deep skillet or fryer.

4

Dredge chicken in seasoned flour, shaking off excess.

5

Fry chicken 6-7 minutes per side until golden and cooked through (165°F internal).

6

While chicken cooks, prepare waffles according to your favorite recipe.

7

Mix maple syrup with hot sauce to create hot honey.

8

Place fried chicken on top of warm waffles.

9

Drizzle generously with maple hot honey and serve immediately.

Chef's Comfy Tip

The contrast of crispy, savory chicken with fluffy sweet waffles is magic - don't skip the hot honey for that perfect sweet-heat balance.

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