Red Velvet Waffles and Chicken
Red Velvet Waffles and Chicken is a bold, Southern-inspired fusion of sweet red velvet waffles and crispy fried chicken. With rich cocoa notes, tender waffles, and golden, juicy chicken, it’s a perfect balance of sweet and savory—ideal for brunch, dinner, or a special occasion meal.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes (plus marinating time)
- Cook Time: 25–30 minutes
- Total Time: 50–60 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4–6
- Category: Breakfast, Brunch, Main Course
- Method: Frying and Waffle Iron
- Cuisine: Southern American
- Diet: Halal
Ingredients
- For the Red Velvet Waffles:
- All-purpose flour
- Cocoa powder
- Baking powder
- Baking soda
- Salt
- Granulated sugar
- Buttermilk
- Large eggs
- Melted butter or vegetable oil
- Red food coloring
- Vanilla extract
- For the Fried Chicken:
- Boneless chicken breasts or thighs (or bone-in pieces)
- Buttermilk (for marinating)
- All-purpose flour
- Salt and pepper
- Paprika
- Garlic powder
- Onion powder
- Cayenne pepper (optional)
- Oil for frying (vegetable or canola)
- Optional Toppings:
- Maple syrup
- Honey butter
- Whipped cream
- Hot sauce
Instructions
- Marinate the chicken: Place chicken pieces in a bowl, cover with buttermilk, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour or overnight.
- Prepare the waffle batter: Whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and sugar in one bowl. In another bowl, mix buttermilk, eggs, melted butter, vanilla, and red food coloring. Combine both mixtures until just incorporated.
- Preheat the waffle iron and lightly grease with oil or cooking spray.
- Cook the waffles: Pour batter into the waffle iron and cook 3–5 minutes until crisp and fluffy. Keep warm in a 200°F (95°C) oven.
- Prepare the chicken coating: Combine flour, salt, pepper, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, and cayenne in a shallow dish.
- Coat and fry the chicken: Remove chicken from buttermilk, dredge in the flour mixture, and fry in 350°F (175°C) oil for 6–8 minutes per side (longer for bone-in pieces) until golden and cooked through. Drain on paper towels.
- Assemble: Place waffles on a plate, top with fried chicken, and drizzle with maple syrup or honey butter.
- Serve immediately with whipped cream or hot sauce if desired.
Notes
- Marinate the chicken overnight for extra tenderness and flavor.
- Do not overmix waffle batter to keep it light and fluffy.
- Keep cooked waffles warm in the oven while frying chicken.
- Use a candy thermometer to monitor oil temperature for perfect frying.
- Pair with maple syrup, hot honey, or cream cheese glaze for different flavor profiles.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (waffle + chicken piece)
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 23g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 165mg
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