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Hot 'N Spicy Chicken and Waffles
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Author:
The Spice & Tea Exchange
Servings
4
Prep Time
4 hours
Cook Time
45 minutes
Upgrade your brunch game with the sweet and savory combination of southern fried chicken and airy, tender waffles. With accents of delicate onion and sassy kick of Merquen chile infused maple syrup, this dynamic duo will instantly make your taste buds happy.
Ingredients
Fried Chicken
- 1 cup + 3 Tbsp buttermilk, divided
-
4
tsp Sweet Onion Sugar, divided
-
3
tsp Maple Bourbon Jalapeño Seasoning, divided
- 2 tsp kosher salt, divided
- 1½ lbs chicken tenderloins (or chicken breasts, cut into 4 strips)
- 1½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- neutral oil for frying, such as canola or vegetable
Waffles
- 1 box favorite waffle mix
-
1
cup Hot & Spicy Maple Syrup
- 1 tsp Maple Bourbon Jalapeño Seasoning
- garnish green onion, chopped
- Special Equipment: waffle maker, cast iron skillet, small saucepan
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Directions
- Prepare Marinade. Add 1 cup buttermilk, 2 tsp Sweet Onion Sugar, 2 tsp Maple Bourbon Jalapeño Seasoning, and 1 tsp kosher salt to a shallow dish. Whisk to combine. Add the chicken to the marinade and toss to fully coat. Cover and refrigerate for 4 to 8 hours. Remove the chicken from the marinade and pat most of the mixture off.
- Prepare Breading. To a shallow dish, add the flour, baking powder, 1 tsp Sweet Onion Sugar, 1 tsp Maple Bourbon Jalapeño Seasoning, and 1 tsp kosher salt. Whisk to combine. Drizzle in the 3 Tbsp buttermilk. Use a fork to swirl it through, allowing it to form clumps in the flour. Add a few tenderloins at a time into the clumpy flour mixture, making sure to press down firmly so the chicken is fully covered. Transfer the tenderloins to a baking sheet or large plate. Continue with the remaining chicken.
- Fry Chicken. Heat ½ to 1 inch of neutral oil in a deep cast iron skillet to 350ºF. Carefully lower 3 to 4 chicken tenderloins into the hot oil - do not crowd. Allow the first side to cook for about 2 minutes until golden. Flip and allow the other side to cook for an additional 2 to 3 minutes until golden brown and registers 165ºF on a meat thermometer. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate.
- Prepare Waffles & Infuse Syrup. Prep waffle mix according to package directions, add the remaining 1 tsp of Sweet Onion Sugar to the waffle mix dry ingredients. Prepare waffles as directed. The waffles can be kept warm in a 200ºF oven until ready to serve. In a small saucepan over medium-low heat, add the maple syrup and 1 tsp Maple Bourbon Jalapeño Seasoning. Stir occasionally until warmed through. Remove from heat; cover to keep warm until ready to serve.
- Assemble. Place 2 pieces of fried chicken on top of each waffle. Drizzle with infused maple syrup and garnish with green onions.