Fried Chicken & Waffle Sandwich - Capital City®

Ingredients

• 4 boneless skinless chicken thighs
• 2 tbsp Kosher salt, divided
• 2 cups buttermilk, divided
• 1 egg
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 tsp baking powder
• 1 tbsp smoked paprika
• 1 tbsp black pepper
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp onion powder
• 1 tsp cayenne
• 1 tsp oregano
• Peanut oil, for frying
• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup yellow cornmeal
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 1/2 tsp baking soda
• 1/2 tsp Kosher salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1 cup buttermilk
• 3 tbsp melted butter plus additional for waffle iron
• 1/2 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
• 1/4 cup Sweet Hot Mambo Sauce
• Sliced tomato
• Lettuce
• Kosher salt and pepper, as needed