Sunny's Crazy Rich Chicken and Waffles Recipe

Sunny's Crazy Rich Chicken and Waffles

• Difficulty: Intermediate
• Servings: 4 to 6
• Nutritional Facts (per serving): Calories 1302, Total Fat 86 g, Saturated Fat 21 g, Carbohydrates 101 g, Dietary Fiber 3 g, Sugar 32 g, Protein 31 g, Cholesterol 255 mg, Sodium 1180 mg
• Total Time: 1 hr 10 min
• Active Time: 1 hr

Ingredients

Flour Mixture:

• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 tablespoons cornstarch
• 1 tablespoon cayenne pepper
• Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Egg Wash:

• 4 large eggs
• 2 tablespoons hot sauce
• Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Chicken:

• 1 1/2 pounds chicken tenders (or chicken breasts sliced into strips), at room temperature
• 4 tablespoons salted butter
• 4 tablespoons gold cocoa butter, such as Roxy & Rich
• 1/2 cup creamed honey
• 1/4 cup maple syrup
• 3 tablespoons hot sauce, preferably Frank's RedHot
• Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
• Peanut or vegetable oil, for frying
• Sunny's 1-2-3 Waffles (recipe below), divided into pieces for serving
• Edible gold dust or highlight gold dust, for sprinkling

Sunny's 1-2-3 Waffles:

• 1 large egg
• 2 tablespoons whole milk
• 3 tablespoons self-rising flour
• Nonstick cooking spray, for waffle iron

Special Equipment:

• Deep-frying thermometer
• Skewers

Instructions:

1. Whip up the flour coating: In a shallow dish, blend 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, 2 tablespoons cornstarch, 1 tablespoon cayenne pepper, a pinch of kosher salt, and freshly ground black pepper. Get ready to create crispy magic!
2. Prepare the zesty egg wash: In another shallow dish, whisk 4 large eggs, 2 tablespoons hot sauce, a pinch of salt, and black pepper. Add a splash of water if needed for perfect coating consistency.
3. Coat the chicken: Dip room-temperature 1 1/2 pounds chicken tenders (or sliced breasts) in flour mixture, shake off excess, then into egg wash. Double-dip in flour, shake gently, and rest on a wire rack for 10-15 minutes. Patch any bare spots for ultimate crunch.
4. Craft the luxurious sauce: Over medium heat in a nonstick saucepan, melt 4 tablespoons salted butter and 4 tablespoons gold cocoa butter until silky. Stir in 1/2 cup creamed honey, 1/4 cup maple syrup, 3 tablespoons Frank's RedHot, and black pepper. Remove from heatyour golden glaze awaits!
5. Fry to perfection: Heat peanut or vegetable oil to 350F in a deep Dutch oven (at least 3 inches). Fry chicken in batches until golden and cooked through, about 4 minutes. Drain on paper towels and season with salt while hot.
6. Assemble like a pro: Skewer fried chicken with pieces of Sunny's 1-2-3 Waffles. Drizzle generously with sauce and sprinkle edible gold dust for that "crazy rich" wow factor. Your guests will be dazzleddig in!

Sunny's 1-2-3 Waffles Preparation:

1. Separate 1 large egg into yolk and white bowls. Whisk yolk with 2 tablespoons whole milk, then stir in 3 tablespoons self-rising flour for smooth batter.
2. Whip egg white to soft peaks and gently fold into batter for airy lightness.
3. Preheat waffle iron, spray with nonstick cooking spray, and cook per instructions. Crisp, golden waffles ready to elevate your dish!