Chicken and Waffle Bites

Chicken

3 lbs. boneless skinless chicken breast, 1-2-inch pieces

1 tsp black pepper

1 tsp salt

1 tsp paprika

¼ tsp dried oregano

¼ tsp dried sage

¼ tsp cayenne

2 C buttermilk

Seasoned Flour

2 C AP Flour

1 tsp salt

1 tsp paprika

½ tsp cayenne

1 tsp garlic powder

1 tsp onion powder

½ tsp black pepper

2 Quarts of Peanut oil for frying

Two eggs

¼ C water

Sourdough Waffles

2 C AP Flour

2 T granulated sugar

2 tsp baking powder

1 tsp baking soda

1 tsp salt

1 C sourdough starter

1 ½ C whole milk

One egg, beaten

2 T vegetable oil

Sriracha Honey

4 T Sriracha sauce

½ C honey

2 T rice vinegar

3 T soy sauce

Three cloves garlic

Directions:

Toss together the chicken pieces and the first measure of salt, pepper, paprika, oregano, sage, cayenne, and buttermilk. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 day.

Place oil in a Dutch oven and heat to 350 degrees. Mix up the seasoned flour and coat the chicken; set aside on a clean plate.

In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs and water to make an egg wash. Dip the coated chicken in the egg wash and then dredge it in the seasoned flour. Repeat until all the chicken is coated.

Fry the chicken in small batches for 3-4 minutes until the chicken is a nice golden brown. Drain the chicken on a paper towel-covered plate — preheat the oven to 350 degrees.

Place an oven-safe wire rack over a half sheet pan. Finish baking the chicken by placing it on the rack and bake for 10 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees.

Waffles

Whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, sugar, and salt in a large bowl.

Add the sourdough starter, milk, egg, and oil. Mix well just until combined.

Spray a pancake skillet with cooking spray or grease well with butter. Heat to about 300- 350 degrees.

Pour 2-3 T of the waffle batter on the hot 4-inch waffle iron. Cook for 2-3 minutes until the waffle is golden brown. Allow the waffles to cool and store in an airtight container.

Before assembling the chicken and waffle skewers, preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Lay the waffles out on a half sheet pan and warm in the oven for 5 minutes; flip the waffles and continue heating for 5 minutes.

Sriracha Honey

In a medium saucepan, whisk together all ingredients. Place the saucepan over medium-high heat and bring to a boil, then reduce to low heat and cook for about 10 minutes, occasionally stirring. Remove from heat; Allow to cool.

Assembly

Take a 4-inch bamboo skewer or something similar and thread a bite of chicken followed by a waffle. Arrange on a platter and serve warm with sriracha honey and syrup.