Finger-Licking Spicy Chicken with Cheddar Biscuits and Waffles
This recipe is the ultimate brunch indulgence: spicy fried chicken, fluffy waffles, and cheddar-chive biscuits all come together in one delicious plate. Drizzle with maple syrup for that perfect balance of sweet and spicy!
Equipment
- Baking sheet
- Dutch oven
- Pastry brush
- waffle iron
- Wire rack
- Zip-top bag
Ingredients
For the Spicy Fried Chicken
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 2 tablespoons hot sauce
- 4 bone-in skin-on chicken thighs
- 4 chicken drumsticks
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- Vegetable oil for frying
- 2 teaspoons seasoned salt
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 2½ teaspoons cayenne pepper
- ¾ cup all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup rice flour
- ½ cup cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 2 tablespoons dark brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon hot smoked paprika
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
For the Cheddar-Chive Biscuits
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1½ teaspoons kosher salt
- 1½ sticks cold unsalted butter cut into small pieces
- 8 ounces extra-sharp cheddar cheese finely grated (1½ cups)
- 3 tablespoons chopped fresh chives
- ¾ cup buttermilk cold
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter melted
For the Waffles
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1½ cups whole milk
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 3 eggs separated
- 1 stick unsalted butter melted
- Room-temperature butter for serving
- Maple syrup for serving
Instructions
- For the Spicy Fried Chicken
- In a gallon-size zip-top bag, combine the buttermilk and hot sauce.
- Season the chicken with salt and pepper and add it to the buttermilk.
- Marinate in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour or up to overnight.
- Fill a Dutch oven with 3 inches of vegetable oil and heat to 365ºF.
- In a bowl, combine the seasoned salt, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, ½ teaspoon cayenne, all-purpose flour, rice flour, cornstarch, and baking powder.
- Add a few tablespoons of the buttermilk marinade to the mixture and stir to create clumps.
- Dredge the chicken in the flour mixture, dip back into the buttermilk, and dredge again.
- Fry in batches until golden and cooked through, 6 to 8 minutes per batch.
- Brush with spicy oil made by mixing cayenne, garlic powder, brown sugar, paprika, and chili powder with 1 cup frying oil.
- For the Cheddar-Chive Biscuits
- Preheat the oven to 350ºF.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- Blend in the butter using a pastry cutter or your fingertips.
- Stir in the cheddar, chives, and buttermilk until the dough just comes together.
- Press the dough into a 6-inch square, cut into nine 2-inch squares, brush with melted butter, and bake for 20-25 minutes.
- For the Waffles
- Preheat a waffle iron according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
- In a bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon.
- In another bowl, whisk together the milk, vanilla, egg yolks, and melted butter.
- Beat the egg whites until stiff peaks form and fold them into the batter.
- Cook waffles for 3-4 minutes until golden brown.
Notes & Wine Advice
Wine Advice
Pair with a refreshing, crisp white wine like Sauvignon Blanc or a light sparkling wine.
Nutrition values
Calories: 780 kcal | koolhydraten: 64 g | Eiwitten: 38 g | Vet: 42 g | Suiker: 13 g