Nashville Hot Chicken Waffle Sandwich

INGREDIENTS

Jalapeno Cheddar Waffle

1 cup belgian waffle mix

2 jalapenos, cubed

½ cup cheddar cheese

Coleslaw

½ bag of coleslaw mix

½ cup mayonnaise

2 tbsp sugar

1 tbsp apple cider vinegar

Salt to taste

½ teaspoon ground black pepper

Chipotle aioli

¼ cup mayonnaise

4-5 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce

1 tbsp adobo sauce

1 teaspoon lime juice

Salt to taste

1 tbsp honey

2 cloves garlic

Fried Chicken

2 lbs. Thin sliced chicken breasts

Flour

2 cups all-purpose flour

1 tbsp cornstarch

1 tsp cayenne pepper

1 tsp paprika

1 tsp onion powder

1 tsp garlic powder

Salt to taste

½ tsp ground black pepper

Dredge

1 ½ cup buttermilk

2 eggs

3-4 tbsp Frank’s hot sauce

Spicy Oil

½ cup hot frying oil

½ tsp garlic powder

½ tsp

INSTRUCTIONS

Fried Chicken

1. In one mixing dish mix all ingredients for the flour mix and whisk to avoid any lumps. In a second dish mix the buttermilk,eggs, hot sauce and whisk. Take a piece of chicken breast and dip into the flour mixture, then in the dredge mixture, and then back again into the flour mixture. Cover evenly and properly, removing any excess flour or buttermilk. Transfer into a dish or a wire rack.

2. In a deep frying pan add oil and heat on medium high. When oil is hot, add in chicken breast and cook on both sides for 4-5 mins or until fully cooked and brown. Remove from oil into a rack to remove excess oil

3. In a stainless steel bowl take the ingredients for the spicy oil and slowly add in a ladle of hot oil over the dry ingredients from the pan and whisk carefully, avoiding any splashes.

4. Take the chicken breast and dip into the spicy oil coating it evenly.

5. Place on a rack or directly onto a waffle to start assembling.

Coleslaw

1. In a mixing bowl add all the ingredients and mix well. Set aside in the refrigerator to chill before serving.

Chipotle Aioli

1. Take all the ingredients and add them into a blender and blend until it turns into a smooth sauce-like mixture. Set aside to chill.

Jalapeno Cheddar Waffle

1. Prepare the belgian waffle mix according to the instructions on the box. In a bowl add belgian waffle mix, jalapenos, sharp cheddar cheese and mix removing any lumps.

2. Preheat a mini waffle maker and spray with cooking oil. Ladle the mix into the waffle maker and cook until golden brown and fully cooked.

To assemble:

Place a piece of the fried chicken on a waffle and add a ¼ scoop of coleslaw mix. Drizzle the chipotle aioli on top and place another waffle on top. Enjoy!!