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Hot Honey Chicken Waffle Tacos

Crispy fried chicken tucked into soft waffle taco shells and drizzled with spicy hot honey for the perfect sweet-heat combination.
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Prep Time 45 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 4 tacos
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, Autumn
Calories: 420
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Waffle Batter
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tbsp baking powder
  • 1 tbsp sugar
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 2 eggs large
  • 1.5 cups milk
  • 0.5 cup melted butter
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
Fried Chicken
  • 2 chicken breasts sliced
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 1.5 cups flour
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp salt
Hot Honey Sauce
  • 0.5 cup honey
  • 2 tsp chili flakes
  • 1 tbsp butter

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Baking sheet
  • Wire rack
  • Hand mixer or stand mixer

Method
 

  1. Marinate chicken in buttermilk for 30 minutes.
  2. Mix flour, spices, and salt for coating.
  3. Coat chicken and fry until golden and crispy.
  4. Prepare waffle batter and cook until golden.
  5. Shape waffles into taco shells while warm.
  6. Heat honey, butter, and chili flakes to make hot honey sauce.
  7. Assemble tacos with chicken and drizzle sauce.

Notes

Best served fresh for maximum crispiness.