Fully Loaded Mexican Fried Chicken With Green Chile–Corn Waffles Recipe

Name: Fully Loaded Mexican Fried Chicken With Green Chile–Corn Waffles Recipe
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 65 min
Total time: 75 min
Yield: 6
Ingredients: For the Fried Chicken:; 6 skin-on, deboned chicken thighs; 4 cups buttermilk; 1 tablespoon hot sauce; Fresh juice of 2 limes; 1 tablespoon plus 2 teaspoons kosher salt, divided; 1 cup yellow cornmeal; 1/2 cup masa harina (see note); 1/2 cup all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon baking powder; 2 teaspoons ancho chili powder; 2 teaspoons ground cumin; 2 teaspoons paprika; 1 teaspoon garlic powder; 1 teaspoon granulated onion; 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 1 teaspoon granulated sugar; Oil, for frying; For the Waffles:; 2 cups buttermilk; 2 large eggs; 1/4 cup butter, melted and cooled; 1 cup all-purpose flour; 1 cup masa harina (see note); 1 cup yellow cornmeal; 2 tablespoons granulated sugar; 1 tablespoon baking powder; 1 teaspoon kosher salt; 1/2 cup diced roasted green poblano peppers (about 4 poblano peppers), or 7 ounces drained and diced canned green chilis; Nonstick cooking spray

Prep Time

10m

Cook Time

1h 5m

Total Time

1h 15m

This fully loaded Mexican fried chicken with green chile-corn waffles recipe takes comfort food to the next level. Juicy and crispy chicken thighs are complemented by sweet and spicy honey-ancho bacon, served with fluffy waffles bursting with roasted green chiles. Top with guacamole, salsa, and Mexican crema for the full experience.