Description
Southern-Style Honey Butter Waffle Sandwiches are a delicious fusion of sweet and savory flavors, featuring crispy waffles, tender fried chicken, and a rich honey butter spread.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 ¾ cups milk
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup fried chicken tenders (or plant-based chicken for a twist!)
- ½ cup honey
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 tablespoon cinnamon
- Fresh blueberries and strawberries for garnish 🍓🫐
Instructions
- Mix the dry ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, and sugar.
- Combine the wet ingredients: In another bowl, beat the eggs and add milk, melted butter, and vanilla extract. Mix until smooth.
- Create the waffle batter: Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined.
- Preheat the waffle iron: Follow the manufacturer’s instructions to preheat your waffle iron and lightly grease it.
- Cook the waffles: Pour batter into the waffle iron and cook until golden brown and crispy, about 4-5 minutes.
- Make the honey butter: In a separate bowl, mix softened butter, honey, and cinnamon until fluffy.
- Assemble the sandwich: Place one waffle on a plate, add fried chicken, spread honey butter, and top with another waffle.
- Garnish: Add fresh blueberries and strawberries for a colorful finish.
Notes
- Ensure ingredients are at room temperature for better mixing.
- Keep cooked waffles warm in a low oven while finishing the batch.
- Get creative with toppings like whipped cream or chocolate sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Waffle making
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 600-700
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 800-1000mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 70g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25-30g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
Keywords: Southern-Style, Honey Butter, Waffle Sandwiches, Breakfast, Comfort Food