| Level: | Intermediate |
| Total: | 1 hr 35 min |
| Active: | 1 hr 5 min |
| Yield: | 8 servings |
Ingredients
- 1 cup honey
- 1 cup maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup shredded sharp Cheddar
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 3 to 4 scallions, chopped, whites and greens separated
- 7 to 8 dashes hot sauce
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt, plus a pinch
- 2 large eggs
- 2 cups whole milk
- 8 tablespoons (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted
- Nonstick cooking spray, for the waffle iron
- Vegetable or canola oil, for frying
- 8 boneless, skin-on chicken thighs
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt, plus more for seasoning
Instructions
- For the glaze: Combine the honey, maple syrup, chili powder, paprika, black pepper, vinegar, cayenne and salt in a small saucepot. Bring just to a simmer. Remove from the heat and let steep for 20 minutes, then strain into a clean container.
- For the waffles: Preheat the oven to 250 degrees F and place a rack in the middle of the oven. Place a baking sheet fitted with a wire rack in the oven.
- Whisk together the flour, Cheddar, sugar, baking powder, hot sauce, scallion whites and salt in a large bowl and set aside.
- In another large bowl, whisk the eggs and a pinch of salt until just broken up, then add the milk and whisk. Pour in the melted butter and whisk until combined.
- Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and stir with a rubber spatula until the flour is just incorporated and no streaks remain (the batter may have a few lumps).
- Preheat a Belgian waffle iron to medium heat according to the manufacturer’s instructions. Spray with nonstick cooking spray, add some batter, close the lid, and cook until the steam starts to diminish (open the top and peek for doneness after a few minutes). Transfer the waffle to the wire rack in the oven to keep warm. Repeat with the remaining batter to make 8 waffles.
- For the chicken: Pour 5-inches of oil in a heavy-bottomed pot. Heat over medium-high heat until a deep-frying thermometer inserted in the oil reaches 360 degrees F.
- Place the chicken thighs and buttermilk in a bowl. In a separate bowl, add the flour, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, pepper and salt, and mix to combine. Dredge each thigh in the flour mix, then shake off any excess flour and carefully place in the oil. Fry until golden, 7 to 8 minutes. Remove the chicken to a paper bag or paper towels to drain excess grease and immediately season with salt.
- Place each piece of fried chicken on top of a waffle and top each with some glaze and scallion greens to serve.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving Size | 1 of 8 servings |
| Calories | 1526 |
| Total Fat | 92 g |
| Saturated Fat | 21 g |
| Carbohydrates | 131 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 3 g |
| Sugar | 67 g |
| Protein | 45 g |
| Cholesterol | 277 mg |
| Sodium | 1229 mg |
Reviews
This recipe has become a household favorite. Absolutely amazing!!
My husband said, “it’s the best chicken I’ve ever had, but he doesn’t really get the waffle part. It’s a great recipe I’ll have to add it to my menu at our Bed and Breakfast! Thank you Amanda
Amazing! Will definitely make again
Loved it!!! Was very easy and definitely the best meal I have ever cooked!
This recipe was just delicious! It took a bit of work and it was worth it. First time trying waffles with ingredients in the batter. Everything tasted great together and we enjoyed every bite! Can’t wait to make it again!!!
The chicken was on point with a crispy, crunchy goodness!! The sauce was good too!! Loved all of it!!
The waffles are delicious !! It has become a meal that I continue to make!! 10/10 would recommend!!
My family is begging for me to make this for the third time! Very simple especially when using a deep fryer. So tasty, multiple generations enjoy it without complaint. Wouldn’t change a thing.
Usually I adjust seasonings to my taste but this was perfect and I didn’t change a single thing!
Dont change a thing great recipe almost as good as Nashville chicken thanks for a great recipe