Let it be known that I looove Brunch! The ability to have breakfast and Lunch in one meal and throw in a cocktail?? Yes please!
I can never choose between savory and sweet. And why should I?
So I combined two of my favorites in one dish! Honey Butter Glazed Chicken and Waffles Eggs Benedict! I have no idea why I haven’t done this before! This was the perfect combo!
I decided to use boneless chicken thighs to make this because I like the juiciness of dark meat better. But, since most people prefer white meat, you can use chicken breast as well.
The seasoning measurements can be increased or decreased. Some people like more or less seasoning. Adjust as you like.
Enjoy the recipe!
Honey Butter Glazed Chicken and Waffles Eggs Benedict
Ingredients
Chicken
- 2 boneless chicken thighs (or breasts)
- 1 egg
- 2 tbsp buttermilk
- 1 cup flour
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp pepper
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/4 tsp paprika
- oil to fry
- 2 tbsp honey
- 2 tbsp butter
Waffles
- 1 cup All Purpose Flour
- 1 tbsp sugar
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 egg
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 2 tbsp butter, melted
- 1 tbsp milk
Eggs
- 2 eggs
- 2 tbsp vinegar
- water for poaching
- Chopped green onions for garnish
Hollandaise Sauce
- 2 egg yolks
- 1 1/2 tsp lemon juice
- 1/2 stick butter, melted
Instructions
Chicken
- Wash chicken and set aside. In a shallow dish combine flour and seasonings. In a bowl mix egg and buttermilk. Dredge chicken in flour, then dip and cover in the egg, then put the chicken back into the flour. Set aside as oil heats. Heat oil until hot. Fry each piece on each side until golden. Melt butter and add honey. Drizzle on chicken.
Waffles
- In a bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Add buttermilk, egg, whole milk, melted butter and vanilla. Heat a non stick waffle iron that has 4 sections. Fill each section about 2/3 full, close maker until done. Repeat with addition batter. Separate waffles into the 4 sections when done.
Hollandaise
- Place yolks and lemon juice in a stainless steel bowl. Whisk vigorously. Place over a pot with a little water that’s lightly boiling. Pour in melted butter and you continue to whisk until the mixture is thicker. Add salt and pepper to taste.
Eggs
- To poach the eggs, bring a pot filled 1/2 way with water and 2 tbsp vinegar to a simmer. Crack an egg into a cup or bowl. Lower the cup to the water and slowly drop in the egg. Repeat with second egg. Let egg cook until the egg white is done and the yolk is still runny.
Assembly
- On a plate, place 2 waffles, one on top of the other. Repeat on a 2nd plate. Top each with a piece of Honey Butter Fried Chicken, then a poached egg. Drizzle with hollandaise sauce and sprinkle with green onions. Add syrup if desired.
