Recipes Main Dishes Sandwich Recipes Chicken Nashville Hot Chicken and Waffle Sandwich 4.8 (5) 3 Reviews 3 Photos When you want to impress dinner guests in the most delicious way, try this hot chicken waffle sandwich! The waffle is tender and slightly sweet, which balances the spiciness from the chicken perfectly. The chicken is insanely crunchy on the outside with a slightly sticky, spicy glaze. The hot chicken and cold crunch of the slaw is perfect. By Nicole McLaughlin Nicole McLaughlin Nicole McLaughlin produces the educational and entertaining food series from Allrecipes; You Can Cook That. She is known for her relatability with the home-cook audience. With over 20 years in the culinary world, she is able to effectively deliver a bounty of knowledge, with a side of sarcastic wit. Allrecipes' editorial guidelines Updated on September 12, 2023 Save Rate Print Share Add Photo 3 3 3 Prep Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 25 mins Additional Time: 1 hr Total Time: 1 hr 45 mins Servings: 4 Yield: 4 sandwiches Jump to Nutrition Facts Cook Mode (Keep screen awake) Ingredients Chicken: 4 (5 ounce) boneless, skinless chicken thighs 2 cups buttermilk 2 tablespoons hot sauce 2 cups oil for frying, or as needed 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour 2 tablespoons paprika, divided 2 teaspoons garlic powder, divided 2 teaspoons kosher salt, divided 1 teaspoon ground black pepper, divided ¼ cup cayenne pepper 2 tablespoons brown sugar 2 tablespoons maple syrup 1 cup coleslaw Waffles: 1 ½ cups Belgian waffle mix (such as Krusteaz®) ⅔ cup water 1 large egg 3 tablespoons vegetable oil cooking spray Directions Begin preparing chicken: place chicken thighs in a medium bowl. Add buttermilk and hot sauce and stir to coat. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, or overnight. Prepare waffles: combine waffle mix, water, egg, and oil in a medium bowl; whisk until well combined. Preheat the oven to 250 degrees F (120 degrees C). Preheat a mini waffle maker according to manufacturer's instructions. Spray waffle maker with cooking spray. Cook waffles one at a time until golden brown. Place cooked waffles on a baking sheet and place in the oven to keep warm. Finish preparing chicken: heat 3 inches of oil to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) in a deep cast iron skillet or Dutch oven. While oil heats, combine flour, 2 teaspoons paprika, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper in a shallow dish. Remove chicken thighs from the buttermilk mixture one at a time and allow excess to drip off. Coat chicken lightly in flour mixture and shake off any excess. Repeat the process once more, dipping chicken back in the buttermilk mixture and flour mixture, and shaking off any excess. Place chicken on a wire rack set inside a rimmed baking sheet. Repeat to coat remaining chicken. Fry 2 chicken thighs at a time in the hot oil until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the center reads 170 degrees F (77 degrees F), turning 2 to 3 times, about 8 minutes per batch. Drain chicken on a clean wire rack set inside a paper towel-lined baking sheet. Combine remaining paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper with cayenne pepper and brown sugar in a medium bowl. Carefully whisk in 1 cup of the hot frying oil. Brush each fried chicken thigh with the spicy oil mixture. Stir maple syrup into the remaining spice mixture. Place 1 piece of chicken on a waffle and top with 1/4 cup coleslaw. Drizzle with 2 teaspoons of the spicy maple mixture and place a second waffle on top. Repeat with remaining ingredients and serve immediately. AllrecipesPhoto Editor's Note: We have determined the nutritional value of oil for frying based on a retention value of 10% after cooking. Amount will vary depending on cooking time and temperature, ingredient density, and specific type of oil used. I Made It Print Nutrition Facts (per serving) 990 Calories 43g Fat 114g Carbs 38g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 4 Calories 990 % Daily Value * Total Fat 43g 56% Saturated Fat 9g 45% Cholesterol 143mg 48% Sodium 2387mg 104% Total Carbohydrate 114g 41% Dietary Fiber 7g 23% Total Sugars 16g Protein 38g 75% Vitamin C 30mg 33% Calcium 413mg 32% Iron 7mg 41% Potassium 858mg 18% * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs. ** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data. (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.