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Hot Honey Chicken and Waffles Recipe
Ben Carraoli

Hot Honey Chicken and Waffles Recipe

After trying out some underwhelming chicken and waffles at a local restaurant, I decided to recreate my own version, and wow, I’m so glad I did! The combination of crispy, golden chicken coated in sweet and spicy hot honey paired with soft, fluffy waffles is honestly unbeatable.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 2
Course: Dinner
Calories: 670
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 500 g-600g chicken breasts cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 2 teaspoons chili powder
  • 2 teaspoons chili flakes
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • For the coating:
  • 200 g plain flour
  • 200 g corn flour
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 2 eggs
  • 120 ml water
  • For the hot honey:
  • 250 g honey
  • 100 g hot sauce adjust based on spice preference
  • 50 g butter
  • 2 teaspoons chili flakes optional
  • For the waffles makes 2 whole waffles:
  • 150 g plain flour
  • 20 g granulated sugar
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 120 g plain yogurt
  • 120 ml whole milk
  • 1 egg
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 50 g unsalted butter melted

Method
 

  1. Start by preparing your chicken. Cut it into bite-sized pieces and season with lemon juice, salt, chili powder, flakes, paprika, onion powder, garlic powder, and black pepper. Mix everything well so each piece is coated evenly.
  2. For best results, marinate in the fridge for at least an hour, but don’t worry if you’re short on time. The chicken will still turn out flavorful!
  3. Once the marinating is complete, it’s time to coat the chicken. Mix plain flour, corn flour, and your seasonings in a bowl. Take half the mixture and combine it with eggs and water to form a slightly thick batter.
  4. Dip each chicken piece into the batter first and then coat it with the dry flour mixture. This two-step coating process creates the crispiest results! Arrange the coated chicken on a wire rack while you heat the oil.
  5. Heat vegetable oil in a frying pan or deep pot to about 180°C (350°F). Gently place the chicken pieces in batches, ensuring you don’t overcrowd the pan. Fry until golden brown, crispy, and fully cooked inside (about 10 minutes per batch, depending on the size of the pieces). Place cooked chicken on a wire rack to drain excess oil while keeping it crispy.
  6. Now for the star of the show! Combine honey, hot sauce, butter, and chili flakes if you want extra heat in a small saucepan. Simmer the mixture over medium heat until the butter melts and the sauce thickens slightly. Once your fried chicken is ready, dip each piece into the hot honey or drizzle it generously over the top.
  7. While keeping the chicken warm in a low oven, move on to the waffles. Whisk together plain flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt in a bowl. Add the yogurt, milk, egg, vanilla, and melted butter, mixing until just combined.
  8. Be careful not to overmix, as this will make the waffles less fluffy. Cook the batter in a preheated waffle iron until the waffles turn golden brown.
  9. Now comes the fun part. Create the ultimate pairing by placing the waffles on plates and topping them with the spicy, sweet chicken. Drizzle any leftover hot honey across the waffles for a sticky glaze, and you’re ready to dig in!