Nashville Hot Chicken Waffle Sandwich Recipe

Ingredients

• 2 chicken thighs, skin-on or boneless
• 240 ml (1 cup) buttermilk
• 60 ml (1/4 cup) pickle juice
• 140 g (1 cup) plain flour
• 60 g (1/2 cup) cornflour
• 1 tbsp cayenne pepper
• 1 tbsp paprika
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp onion powder
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• Oil for deep frying
• 2 tbsp paprika
• 1 tbsp cayenne pepper (adjust to taste)
• 2 tbsp brown sugar
• 4 tbsp cooking oil (from frying the chicken)
• 3 tbsp mayonnaise
• 1 tbsp sriracha
• 1 tbsp honey
• 1/2 tsp paprika
• 1 slice streaky bacon, cooked until crispy and crumbled
• 1 tsp lime juice
• Zest of 1 lime
• Homemade or store-bought waffle mix (enough for 4 waffles)
• 2 slices applewood cheddar
• 2 tbsp honey
• 4 pickle slices
• Crispy chicken skin (optional but recommended)