Chicken & Waffles With Hot Honey Recipe

Name: Chicken & Waffles With Hot Honey
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Hot Honey; 1/2 cup honey; 1 tablespoon chile paste (such as Sriracha); 1 teaspoon fine sea salt; 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder; 1/2 teaspoon onion powder; Cheddar Waffles; 2 cups all-purpose flour; 1 tablespoon baking powder; 11/2 tablespoons granulated sugar; 2 teaspoons fine sea salt; 2 cups whole milk; 2 large eggs, lightly beaten; 5 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted; 3/4 cup grated mild cheddar cheese; 1 teaspoon finely chopped chives, plus more to finish; Pinch freshly ground black pepper; Nonstick cooking spray; Fried Chicken; 11/2 cups buttermilk; 3/4 teaspoon garlic powder; 3/4 teaspoon onion powder; Pinch cayenne pepper; 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt, divided; 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, divided; 11/2 pounds boneless skin-on chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch strips; Vegetable oil, for frying; 1 cup all-purpose flour

Servings: persons

Hot Honey
1/2 cup honey
1 tablespoon chile paste (such as Sriracha)
1 teaspoon fine sea salt
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
Cheddar Waffles
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
11/2 tablespoons granulated sugar
2 teaspoons fine sea salt
2 cups whole milk
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
5 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
3/4 cup grated mild cheddar cheese
1 teaspoon finely chopped chives, plus more to finish
Pinch freshly ground black pepper
Nonstick cooking spray
Fried Chicken
11/2 cups buttermilk
3/4 teaspoon garlic powder
3/4 teaspoon onion powder
Pinch cayenne pepper
1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt, divided
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, divided
11/2 pounds boneless skin-on chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch strips
Vegetable oil, for frying
1 cup all-purpose flour

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1. In medium saucepan over medium heat, add honey, chile paste, salt, garlic & onion powder. Whisk until well combined and warmed through. Keep warm.
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2. Preheat oven to 200u00b0. Heat a waffle iron until hot. In a large mixing bowl, sift together flour, baking powder, sugar and salt. Make a well in the center of the flour mixture and pour in the milk, eggs and melted butter. Use a rubber spatula to mix until the batter is combined. Stir in the cheddar cheese, chives and black pepper.
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3. Spray the waffle iron with nonstick cooking spray and add enough batter to fill the waffles an inch from the edge (when you close the iron, the batter will spread on its own). Close the waffle iron and cook until the waffles are golden-brown, 6 to 8 minutes. Remove the waffles from the iron, transfer the waffles to a baking sheet and place in the oven to keep warm. Repeat with the remaining batter.
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4. Set a wire rack over a paper-towel-lined baking sheet. In a large bowl, stir together the buttermilk, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne, 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/8 teaspoon black pepper. Place the chicken in the buttermilk mixture. Add enough oil to come 5 to 6 inches up the sides of a large pot and place over medium-high heat. Heat the oil until it reaches 350u00b0 on an instant-read thermometer.
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5. Place the flour in a shallow bowl and season with the remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/8 teaspoon pepper. Strain the chicken through a fine-mesh sieve, then add the chicken pieces to the flour mixture, turning the chicken to evenly coat. Transfer the chicken, one piece at a time, to the hot oil, adding just enough so that the chicken pieces don't touch as they fry. Fry the chicken, using a frying spider or a slotted spoon to turn the pieces over occasionally, until the chicken is browned on all sides and cooked through, 5 to 7 minutes. Transfer the fried chicken to the wire rack to drain.
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6. Stack waffles, chicken, drizzle ho

4129

kcal

Calories

309

Fat

126

Carbs

221

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Swap the honey for maple syrup or agave for a slightly different but equally rich sweetness.
Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 28 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Hot Honey, 1/2 cup honey, 1 tablespoon chile paste (such as Sriracha), 1 teaspoon fine sea salt, and more.

Yes, Chicken & Waffles With Hot Honey falls under the Breakfast category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Chicken & Waffles With Hot Honey

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