Honey Fried Hen and Waffles

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Tremendous crispy fried rooster, drizzled with a heat honey glaze, served with the fluffiest buttermilk waffles!

There’s just a few steps concerned on this, however my goodness is it a labor of affection (of 45 minutes in fact). And the tip result’s so price it.

With the crispiest rooster (breasts or thighs can be utilized right here) drizzled with a heat honey glaze and the very best buttermilk waffles one can ask for – crisp on the skin, fluffy within the center.

If honey is just not your cup of tea, heat maple syrup additionally works fantastically right here.

And a heat 200 diploma oven will probably be your greatest buddy right here, holding every thing heat and comfortable whilst you prep every thing else. Serve for breakfast or my favourite, breakfast for dinner.

for the buttermilk waffles

2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
¾ teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 ⅔ cups buttermilk
2 massive eggs
¼ cup unsalted butter, melted

for the rooster

1 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
1 cup yellow cornmeal
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
Kosher salt and freshly floor black pepper, to style
2 kilos boneless, skinless rooster breasts or thighs, lower into 1 1/2-inch chunks
2 cups buttermilk
6 cups vegetable oil
¼ cup honey, warmed

for the buttermilk waffles

Preheat oven to 200 levels F and a waffle iron to medium-high warmth. Calmly oil the highest and backside of the waffle iron or coat with nonstick spray.
In a big bowl, mix flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda and salt.
In a big glass measuring cup or one other bowl, whisk collectively buttermilk, eggs and butter. Pour combination over dry substances and stir utilizing a rubber spatula simply till moist.
Pour a scant 1/2 cup of the buttermilk combination into the waffle iron, shut gently and cook dinner till golden brown and crisp, about 4-5 minutes; maintain heat in oven.

for the rooster

In a big bowl, mix flour, cornmeal, baking powder, cayenne pepper, 2 teaspoons salt and 1 teaspoon pepper.
Working one by one, dredge rooster in flour combination, dip into buttermilk, then dredge once more in flour combination, urgent to coat.
Warmth vegetable oil in a big stockpot or Dutch oven over medium excessive warmth till it registers 360 levels F on a deep-fry thermometer.
Working in batches, add rooster and fry till golden brown, turning sometimes, about 4-5 minutes. Switch to a baking sheet fitted with a wire rack and maintain heat.*
Serve instantly with waffles, drizzled with honey.