Honey Fried Chicken and Waffles

• doses: 6 servings
• tempo ativo: 20 minutes
• tempo total: 45 minutes

Ingredientes

2 cups all-purpose flour

1 tablespoon sugar

2 teaspoons baking powder

3/4 teaspoon baking soda

1 teaspoon kosher salt

1 2/3 cups buttermilk

2 large eggs

1/4 cup unsalted butter (melted)

1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour

1 cup yellow cornmeal

2 teaspoons baking powder

1 teaspoon cayenne pepper

Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper (to taste)

2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs (cut into 1 1/2-inch chunks)

2 cups buttermilk

6 cups vegetable oil

1/4 cup honey (warmed)

Instruções

for the buttermilk waffles

Preheat oven to 200 degrees F and a waffle iron to medium-high heat. Lightly oil the top and bottom of the waffle iron or coat with nonstick spray.

In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda and salt.

In a large glass measuring cup or another bowl, whisk together buttermilk, eggs and butter. Pour mixture over dry ingredients and stir using a rubber spatula just until moist.

Pour a scant 1/2 cup of the buttermilk mixture into the waffle iron, close gently and cook until golden brown and crisp, about 4-5 minutes; keep warm in oven.

for the chicken

In a large bowl, combine flour, cornmeal, baking powder, cayenne pepper, 2 teaspoons salt and 1 teaspoon pepper.

Working one at a time, dredge chicken in flour mixture, dip into buttermilk, then dredge again in flour mixture, pressing to coat.

Heat vegetable oil in a large stockpot or Dutch oven over medium high heat until it registers 360 degrees F on a deep-fry thermometer.

Working in batches, add chicken and fry until golden brown, turning occasionally, about 4-5 minutes. Transfer to a baking sheet fitted with a wire rack and keep warm.*

Serve immediately with waffles, drizzled with honey.