Crispy Chicken and Waffles

Ingredients

• 4 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
• 1 cup buttermilk
• 2 large eggs
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp paprika
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 2 cups frozen waffles
• 1/4 cup honey
• 2 tbsp unsalted butter
• 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
• 1 tbsp grated Parmesan cheese
• Vegetable oil for frying

Instructions

1. In a shallow bowl, whisk together flour, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
2. Place buttermilk and eggs in another bowl; dip chicken thighs in the mixture, then coat thoroughly in the seasoned flour.
3. Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat; fry chicken until golden brown and cooked through, about 8 minutes per side.
4. While chicken cooks, prepare waffles according to package directions and keep warm.
5. Arrange the waffles and fried chicken in a clear glass baking dish.
6. Sprinkle chopped parsley and grated Parmesan over the dish.
7. Warm honey in a small saucepan or microwave until fluid.
8. Drizzle the honey generously over the chicken and waffles and serve immediately.