Hot Honey Chicken N’ Waffles Pizza

Ingredients

• 1 lb. chicken tenders, cut into 1-inch cubes
• 1 cup buttermilk
• 2 tbsp hot sauce
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/4 cup cornstarch
• 1 tsp paprika
• 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp onion powder
• 1 tsp kosher salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• Vegetable oil, for frying (at least 2–3 cups, depending on pan size)
• 2 cups waffle mix
• 1 1/2 cups water (or as directed)
• 2 tbsp melted butter
• 1 egg
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1 tbsp maple syrup
• 1 tsp hot sauce
• 1 tbsp fresh chives, finely chopped
• Pinch of salt, to taste
• 8 oz Bacio cheese, shredded
• 1/4 cup Hot Honey, plus more for drizzling
• 2 green onions, thinly sliced
• Optional: hot sauce for garnish