Honey Fried Chicken and Waffles

buttermilk

🥗Healthier: low-fat yogurt

💰Cheaper: milk + vinegar

Low-fat yogurt reduces calories while maintaining tanginess.

honey

🥗Healthier: agave syrup

💰Cheaper: corn syrup

Agave syrup is lower in calories, while corn syrup is less expensive.

waffle mix

🥗Healthier: homemade batter

💰Cheaper: flour + sugar + baking powder

Homemade batter can be healthier and more cost-effective.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Coconut oil offers a unique flavor, while canola oil is often cheaper.

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 for the waffles.

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.

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

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.

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