Spicy Korean-Style Chicken & Waffles

Servings

3–4 servings

Total Time

50 minutes

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Ingredients

Fried Chicken

• 500 g chicken thighs (boneless or bone-in)

• 1 cup buttermilk

• 1 tsp salt

• ½ tsp black pepper

Coating

• 1 cup all-purpose flour

• ½ cup cornstarch

• 1 tsp paprika

• 1 tsp garlic powder

• ½ tsp salt

Frying

• Vegetable oil for deep frying

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Korean-Style Sauce

• 3 tbsp gochujang (Korean chili paste)

• 2 tbsp soy sauce

• 2 tbsp honey

• 1 tbsp brown sugar

• 1 tbsp rice vinegar

• 1 tsp sesame oil

• 2 cloves garlic, minced

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Savory Waffles

• 1½ cups all-purpose flour

• 1 tbsp baking powder

• ½ tsp salt

• 1 egg

• 1¼ cups milk

• 3 tbsp melted butter

• 2 tbsp chopped green onions

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Toppings

• sesame seeds

• sliced red chili

• green onions

• crispy garlic chips (optional)

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Instructions

1. Marinate the Chicken

Place chicken in a bowl with:

• buttermilk

• salt

• pepper

Marinate 30 minutes (or overnight for best flavor).

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2. Prepare the Waffle Batter

In a bowl mix:

• flour

• baking powder

• salt

Add:

• egg

• milk

• melted butter

• green onions

Mix until smooth.

Cook in a waffle iron until golden and crisp.

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3. Fry the Chicken

Mix flour, cornstarch, paprika, garlic powder, and salt.

Remove chicken from buttermilk and coat thoroughly.

Heat oil to 350°F / 175°C.

Fry chicken 6–8 minutes until crispy and fully cooked.

Drain on paper towels.

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4. Make the Sauce

In a small saucepan combine:

• gochujang

• soy sauce

• honey

• brown sugar

• rice vinegar

• sesame oil

• garlic

Simmer 2–3 minutes until slightly thick.

Toss fried chicken in the sauce or drizzle on top.

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5. Assemble the Dish

Stack waffles on a plate.

Place crispy chicken on top.

Drizzle with sauce and garnish with:

• sesame seeds

• sliced chili

• green onions

• crispy garlic chips.

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✅ Flavor Profile

• ultra crispy fried chicken

• sweet, spicy, sticky Korean sauce

• fluffy savory waffles

Perfect for:

• brunch dishes

• viral food videos

• restaurant-style comfort food 🔥