Fried Chicken and Waffles with Apple Butter & Kale Slaw is a delicious dish to serve for breakfast, brunch, or dinner! Fluffy waffles topped with fried chicken, apple butter, and kale slaw.
SURPRISE!! Happy Baby Shower, Ashley!!!
Today, is a very special day indeed! My lovely friend Ashley, author of the food blog Edible Perspective, is expecting a bundle of joy soon. Ashley is one of the most wonderful and not to mention talented people I know. Her photography is lights out amazing. But what makes Ashley so special is her zest for life, her expertise in breakfast food, and her soothing charm.
So, a few food bloggers and I have gotten together to celebrate Ashley with a surprise virtual baby shower. I hope you came hungry! Since Ashley loves all things breakfast, we are catering in the largest “virtual” breakfast spread you’ve ever laid your eyes on. We’ve got everything from oatmeal to egg skillets to avocado toasts to deep fried nutella french toast!! Note to self: make the latter ASAP.
Anyway, I decided to go the traditional route and make a tried and true recipe – Fried Chicken & Waffle Sliders with Apple Butter & Kale Slaw. This may sound like a mouth full, but let me tell, this sweet and savory plate of goodness does not disappoint. Golden, fluffy waffles topped with one of my favorite recipes for fried chicken (hint the batter includes Tabasco!). Then simply garnished with a sunny-side up egg for that running yolk factor and kale slaw to keep things in balance.
Happy Baby Shower, Ashley!! We love you and wish the best!! Make sure to check out the Instagram #ediblebabybash to check out all the breakfast shower goodies!
In a large bowl, combine buttermilk, egg, Tabasco, and salt and pepper. Place chicken thighs into the bowl and let it sit for at least 15 minutes at room temperature. In another bowl, combine flour, cayenne, and salt and pepper.
Add the vegetable oil to a 10-inch cast iron skillet. Heat to medium-high. Next, take a piece of the chicken and dredge it into the flour shaking off any extras. Place chicken in skillet. Repeat with remaining pieces. Cook chicken for about 5 minutes on the first side. Flip and place skillet into the oven for about 10 to 12 minutes. Once cooked, remove skillet from oven and place chicken on a plate lined with a paper towel. Sprinkle top of the chicken with a little more salt and let the chicken rest.
Preheat a waffle iron. In a large bowl, combine the first eight ingredients. Add a 1/4 cup of the waffle batter to the waffle iron. Once the waffle iron says ready, lift the lid, and remove the waffle. Place the waffle on a baking sheet and place in a 250 degree oven to keep warm. Repeat process until all the waffle batter has been used.
“In conclusion, Fried Chicken and Waffles with Apple Butter and Kale Slaw deliver a delightful blend of sweet and savory flavors, creating a satisfying and memorable meal experience.”